Posts by KBG Injury Law LLP
Workers’ Compensation and Third-Party Liability in PA
Workers who are injured while on the job are usually eligible to file for workers’ compensation benefits in the state of Pennsylvania. Most injured employees are aware of these benefits that will help them live and pay for their medical bills while they are out of work. However, many people do not know about the…
Read MoreDeadly Collision Between an RV and a Tractor-Trailer on I-81
Five people are dead following a heartbreaking accident on I-81 in Franklin County. The deadly crash occurred on August 9, 2023, near the Chambersburg exit on Interstate 81. Four family members were traveling southbound in an RV when the front left tire of the motorhome blew out. When a vehicle has a tire blowout, it…
Read MoreHarrisburg Bus Crash Kills Three, Injures Dozens
Late on Sunday, August 6, a collision involving a charter bus carrying numerous passengers and another vehicle led to tragedy in Dauphin County. According to Pennsylvania State Police, three individuals lost their lives in the incident. The collision occurred shortly before midnight along southbound Interstate 81 at mile marker 74 within Lower Paxton Township. State…
Read MoreKBG Injury Law’s Craig Milsten Talks Sports, Law, and Safety with Central Penn Business Journal
Craig Milsten has been practicing law for almost 30 years. He started his career as an Assistant District Attorney in York County before moving into insurance defense and commercial litigation – a unique background that’s served his clients at KBG Injury Law well. But that’s not the only thing in Craig Milsten’s professional life that’s…
Read MoreHow Do You Prove Your Injury or Illness Is Work-Related?
When you suffer an injury or illness at work, you may think that it should be easy and straightforward to prove that it is work-related. However, if your condition developed over time or occurred because of too much exposure to certain chemicals or toxins while at work in Gettysburg, your employer may deny your claim.…
Read MoreHow Does a UM/UIM Claim Work?
When a person suffers severe injuries from a car accident that wasn’t their fault, it is easy to become stressed, overwhelmed, and frustrated. The state of Pennsylvania requires all vehicles to be insured, which provides protection to individuals involved in car accidents. However, not everyone abides by the law or chooses to have the highest…
Read MorePreventing Swimming Pool Accidents and Drownings This Summer
Since summer is here and school is out, more and more Hanover, PA residents are heading to the pools to enjoy some fun in the water. However, the warmer weather always means more swimming pool accidents and drownings are on the horizon. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are around…
Read MoreSecondary Complications of Spinal Cord Injuries
According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, there are currently over 280,000 people suffering from spinal cord injuries and about 17,000 new cases that appear each year across the United States. Many people do not realize that spinal cord injuries can lead to secondary and long-term complications. They often assume that you can heal…
Read MoreHow “Ghost Drivers” Can Skirt HOS Regulations
In the modern, digital era, we have all manner of devices, gadgets, and apps that follow our every move, but an electronic logging device, or ELD, is a tracker that is specific to the interstate trucking (and commercial bus) industry. ELDs replaced manual paper logs and low-tech electronic onboard recorders (EOBRs), which simply logged the…
Read MoreWhy America’s Healthcare Workers Are in Danger
While it may not seem dangerous to those outside of the profession, healthcare work is hazardous to workers’ health and well-being. The healthcare industry is a dangerous occupation, from needlestick punctures to debilitating back injuries from heavy lifting to close encounters with contagious diseases like tuberculosis. The number of workers that are imperiled is enormous:…
Read MoreWhy You Want a Local Lawyer if Your College Student Gets Hurt
So your child decided to stay at school for the summer. Maybe they’re taking summer classes to get enough credits to earn that double major. Or they don’t want to lose the sweet apartment and job they landed last semester. No matter why, they’re on their own now. And accidents do happen. What would you…
Read MoreAre Drunk Drivers Really More Likely to Survive a Crash?
According to first responders, yes. Drunk people are more likely to survive a collision and come away with fewer and more minor injuries than their sober counterparts. They’re also more likely to leave the hospital sooner than other trauma patients. It seems counterintuitive given that being drunk was what probably caused the accident in the…
Read MoreThe Importance of Using Seat Belts
At this point, it’s safe to assume “everyone knows” how important seat belts are. We’ve seen the PSAs and read the statistics. But even though there have been many efforts among organizations and advocates to encourage people to always wear their seat belts, many drivers and passengers still fail to wear them from time to…
Read MoreTruck Accidents Are Increasing in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reported that there were over 7,000 truck crashes in 2021, making that year the second-highest in almost two decades. No matter how many reports of these deadly accidents are released, they continue to happen in high numbers around our state. As a matter of fact, one of the most recent…
Read MoreOngoing Penn State Case Reveals the Complications of Workers’ Compensation Claims
A Pennsylvania case that has been ongoing for about five years is shedding light on the complications of workers’ compensation claims. The case involves a man named John Ward, who has been trying to collect workers’ compensation from Penn State for trauma he endured during his time there. According to the Centre Daily Times, Ward…
Read MoreTrain Derailments Are All Over the News, So Let’s Talk About Them
If you, like so many other people, feel like there have been a lot of train derailments lately, you should know that’s not quite accurate. The truth is that there are a lot of train derailments every year – they just don’t always get the kind of coverage that we’ve been seeing as of late.…
Read MoreSocial Security Uses Outdated Labor Data to Deny SSDI Claims
It is a nightmare scenario for so many working age people: You are diagnosed with an illness or suffer an injury so debilitating that you are no longer able to do your job. Suddenly, in addition to concerns about your health, you are unable to support yourself and your family, and face the likelihood of…
Read MoreWhat Is the Role of an Expert Witness in My Personal Injury Case?
Expert witnesses. Just the title carries a certain gravitas. However, unlike a regular witness who has first-hand knowledge of the incident in question and simply shares with the court the facts of what he or she saw or heard, an expert witness instead shares their opinion regarding various details of the case. Expert witnesses typically…
Read MoreWhat Is the Adjudication Process for Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania?
Suffering an on-the-job injury or job-related illness and being left unable to work – even temporarily – can be scary and stressful. Not only are you concerned for your health and perhaps wondering how you will cover your medical expenses and your usual bills, but now you have to deal with a workers’ compensation claim.…
Read MoreIs the Safety of Self-Driving Cars a Myth?
Car accidents happen every day. Several times a day, actually, and they are often the result of driver error. Even the most responsible, well-trained, and well-intentioned driver can cause an auto accident. But what if you or your loved one suffers injuries in an accident that was not caused by a person – but by…
Read MoreCan I Get Workers’ Compensation if I Work from Home?
As a resident of York, PA who works remotely, getting “injured on the job” takes on a new meaning. If you sustain an injury while working from home, you are probably wondering if you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. It is possible to obtain workers’ compensation for work-from-home (WFH) employees in PA, provided certain…
Read MoreWhat Is Personal Accident Insurance – and Do I Need It?
The list of insurance options can seem endless at times, such as life, auto, home, renters, boat, health, and flood, among others. Another type of insurance is personal accident insurance for individuals and families. This insurance is typically used by those in high-risk jobs. Learn more about personal accident coverage to determine from our Gettysburg,…
Read MoreWhat Is a Secondary Brain Injury?
There are numerous types of traumatic brain injuries, including concussions, contusions, hematomas, and hemorrhages, among others. Any traumatic head injury can have life-altering consequences, making them serious medical issues requiring immediate attention from healthcare professionals. If you or a loved one in Harrisburg, PA, recently sustained a TBI for any reason, such as the negligence…
Read MoreWho Is At Fault After a Multi-Truck Accident?
No one expects to get in an accident when they are behind the wheel of their vehicle. Unfortunately, vehicular accidents occur every day, including those concerning multiple cars and trucks. If you were recently involved in a multi-truck accident that was not your fault on a road in Lancaster, PA, you are probably wondering who…
Read MoreWhat Is Accident Insurance, and Do I Need It?
Accident insurance helps bridge the gap between what health insurance covers and the additional costs of treating an injury. Injuries are prevalent around the country, and health insurance seems to cover less and less. What happens is health insurance will pay for the initial care of the injury, such as emergency medical care, but will…
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