On October 16, 2017, a truck crashed into the back of a Harley-Davidson on Interstate 81 in Cumberland County. John Baum, Jr., the motorcycle rider, died as a result. For his part, the truck driver was sentenced to up to two years in prison for...By: Chartwell Law
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The proliferation of the gig economy has created a renewed interest in the distinction between employees and independent contractors. In Massachusetts, the Workers’ Compensation Act defines an employee as, “every person in the service of another...By: Chartwell Law
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In Pennsylvania, the Workers’ Compensation Act is considered a remedial act that is to be liberally construed in favor of an injured worker. Therefore, it is often difficult for an employer to prevail in terminating benefits based upon a full...By: Chartwell Law
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The lack of timely notice is a defense to traumatic injury claims. A claimant must provide notice of the accident within 90 days, as required by Section 17 (N.J.S.A. 34:15-17), if not, there is a valid defense to the claim. There is no requirement...By: Chartwell Law
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Homes or commercial properties built prior to 1975 likely contain cast iron plumbing. Nearly 2.5 million homes in Florida have cast iron plumbing and are susceptible to pipe corrosion. The natural abundance of salt and moisture produced a torrent of...By: Chartwell Law
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