By Leonard Sciolla, LLP | Published March 10, 2017 | Posted in personal injury, workers' compensation | Tagged Tags: daylight saving, personal injury, workers compensation | Comments Off on Dangers of Daylight Saving Time
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Dangers of Daylight Saving Time
Those tired, sluggish feelings experienced when bodies adjust to daylight saving time also comes with increases in two things: motor vehicle accidents and workplace injuries. University of Colorado at Boulder researchers studied the period after daylight saving over a 10 year span and found that there is a 6.3% increase in fatal crashes in the week following Read More
Read MoreTax Amnesty Program
If you failed to pay real estate taxes, corporate taxes, or inheritance and estate taxes prior to December 31, 2015, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (“PA DOR”) is giving you the chance to do so under its Tax Amnesty Program. The Amnesty programs runs between April 21, 2017 and June 19, 2017. During that time, Read More
Read MoreSpring Break Traffic Fatalities
Stay safe on the road this spring break season – studies show that fatal traffic accidents spike this time of year. A study by the University of Miami found that there is an increase in deadly motor vehicle accidents between the last week of February and the first week of April, the time when many colleges Read More
Read MoreEmployee Protection Under FMLA
Eligible employees can take up to twelve weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a year period for specific family and medical reasons under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). An employer can be found liable for interfering with or retaliating against an employee who elects FMLA leave. It is important to note that an Read More
Read MoreThe Interactive Process
Employees in Pennsylvania are protected from disability discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA), but it can be difficult to determine specific rights you have as a disabled person. Suppose you are applying for a job and are worried about telling your prospective employer that you are disabled. Read More
Read MoreZoning and Motor Vehicle Accidents
The relationship between zoning ordinances and traffic patterns might not be the first thing that comes to mind when considering the factors which contribute to a motor vehicle accident. A recent article in the Philadelphia Inquirer shows that zoning can play a huge part in the likelihood of motor vehicle accidents in a given location. The article Read More
Read MoreIncrease in Deadly New Jersey Crashes
New Jersey traffic fatalities rose between 2015 and 2016 by more than 10% according to new numbers released by New Jersey State Police. A total of 605 people died in 573 car accidents in 2016, compared to 562 deaths from 522 crashes in 2015. Vehicle drivers made up more than 50% of those who died in 2016. Read More
Read MoreElectric Vehicle Tax Credit
Electric, hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles are often overlooked by the car buying public. For now, buyers of electric vehicles can still take advantage of a $7,500.00 tax credit. Partner Keith Leonard explores the history of such vehicles and the potential effects on the vehicles during the President-elect’s term in his most recent column in Read More
Read MoreDeferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Applications
With President-elect Donald Trump set to take office in January, the future is uncertain for undocumented individuals. President-elect Trump could revoke or discontinue President Obama’s executive order governing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Therefore, now is the time for interested individuals to take action to apply for the DACA program. Under DACA, Read More
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