PA Supreme Court Rules On Issue Critical To Mandatory Sentences For Repeat DUI
On November 20, 2019, The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania decided the case of Commonwealth v Mock. The Defendant in the case committed a DUI on June 3, 2006, which resulted in a conviction on March 27, 2007. More than ten years after committing this offense,…
Why is my employer denying my work injury?
In Pennsylvania, work-related injuries are common. I frequently hear frustrations from clients over why their claim was denied. In Pennsylvania, employers have the right to deny a workers compensation claim. They may do so for several reasons. Here is a list of the TEN most…
Maryland Court of Appeals Issues Ruling on Workers Comp Settlement Finality
The Maryland Court of Appeals has issued a recent ruling on the finality, otherwise knows as, a ‘full and final’ settlement of workers compensation benefits. In the case at bar in this decision, the issue before the Court revolved around subsequent death benefits. In the…
Marijuana conviction in Pennsylvania. Apply for pardon now!
Pennsylvania residents who have been convicted of non-violent marijuana offenses should apply for a pardon, and the Commonwealth will expedite that process, according to Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman. As part of the plan to try to eventually legalize recreational use of the drug in Pennsylvania,…
The DOs and DONTs Of Child Custody
Child custody cases can be frustrating, time consuming, and difficult to navigate. Many parents want what is best for their children but are not sure what to do (or not do) to strengthen their cases. Here are the dos and don’ts in a child custody…
Can an emergency bankruptcy filing stop mortgage foreclosure on my home?
Can filing an emergency bankruptcy petition stop the mortgage foreclosure process? The answer to the question is that an emergency petition could be your only option to stop the mortgage foreclosure process. Although we do not encourage emergency filings, one thing that is clear though,…
Mooney Law to expand into Maryland Workers Comp and Bankruptcy
Mooney Law partner Mark Buterbaugh has been admitted to practice law in the State of Maryland. His admission to Maryland will allow the firm to expand its Workers Compensation and Bankruptcy practices to include Maryland. Attorney Buterbaugh is one of the managing partner/owners of Mooney…
Can Headaches be Disabling for Social Security Disability?
Can headaches really be disabling for purposes of Social Security Disability? The answer is — yes! On August 26, 2019 the Social Security Agency issued SSR 19 -4P. This new regulation deals with evaluating cases involving primary headache disorder. Specifically, the new regulation explains…
The Ten Do NOTS in a Pennsylvania Workers Comp Case
In Pennsylvania, there are certain things injured workers should not do, things that can harm or impact their workers compensation claim. Here is our top ten DO NOT list in a Pennsylvania workers compensation case.