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Do I file workers' comp if a bad airbag made my crash injuries worse?
In Pennsylvania, defective auto product cases can range from tens of thousands of dollars to six- or seven-figure...
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Can my Pittsburgh hospital cut my hours if I file workers' comp?
The mistake is thinking, "The ER doctor wrote work injury, so I'm protected now." That medical note helps, but your...
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Still hurting from a Bethlehem bus stop fall last year, am I too late?
A written Notice of Claim usually had to be filed within 6 months of the fall, and a lawsuit in Pennsylvania is...
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Can I be fired for filing claims against my boss and the roofer in Pittsburgh?
No - your employer in Pennsylvania cannot legally fire you for filing a workers' compensation claim, but that does...
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How much is a Harrisburg pothole crash claim worth if insurance says roads aren't liable?
The worst mistake people make is believing the adjuster when they say "the road owner can't be liable." In...
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Boss says use my insurance not workers' comp in Erie, do I need a lawyer?
Everyone says "wait and see," but actually 120 days can kill a Pennsylvania workers' comp claim if you do not give...
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How long do I have to start a Pennsylvania UIM claim after a crash?
Usually you have 2 years to sue the at-fault driver in Pennsylvania, but you can lose UM/UIM benefits much sooner if...
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What happens if a Harrisburg hit-and-run had no plate and I miss telling my insurer?
You may still have a Pennsylvania UM claim, but late notice can give your own insurer a real reason to fight it. If...
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Lancaster crash adjuster wants recorded statement now do I have to answer today?
No - you do not have to give an immediate recorded statement to the other driver's insurer today. That "friendly"...
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Do I use my insurance if a Harrisburg hit-and-run driver disappears?
Yes - and the plate number is not the dealbreaker people think it is. The bad advice is: "No plate, no case." That...
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After Medicare and insurance liens, is a Harrisburg injury settlement even worth it?
In New Jersey, hospitals have a broader path to assert liens against accident recoveries. Pennsylvania is different:...
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Can my Bethlehem employee get workers' comp without legal status?
Yes - what the ER or urgent care writes down about a work injury in Bethlehem matters for treatment, but a...
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Can I pick my own doctor for a Pennsylvania workers' comp injury?
You have 120 days to report the injury in Pennsylvania, and the first 90 days of treatment may not work the way most...
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When should I accept a Pennsylvania injury settlement offer?
The most expensive mistake is accepting before you know the full cost of your injuries. In Pennsylvania, you should...
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My coworker said VA disability blocks Pennsylvania workers' comp is that true?
For serious Pennsylvania work injuries, workers' comp settlements often range from about $20,000 to $150,000+, but...
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Key Terms
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federal tax lien
Miss a tax debt long enough, and the government can claim a legal right to nearly everything you own or may later...
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IRS levy
A legal seizure of property by the Internal Revenue Service to collect unpaid federal taxes after required notices...
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spoliation
Yes - this can cost you money, and sometimes the whole case. If key evidence gets lost, destroyed, overwritten, or...
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pre-death pain and suffering
Money can be lost fast if this part of a case is missed: it may add significant damages for what a person...
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reasonable cause defense
A legally recognized excuse for failing to meet a tax obligation that can remove a penalty when the taxpayer used...
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wage garnishment for taxes
Like a slice taken out of every paycheck before it ever reaches your bank account, wage garnishment for taxes is a...
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period 1 coverage
The part that catches people off guard is this: a rideshare driver can be "working" on the app, but the big company...
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statute of limitations on tax collections
A statute of limitations on tax collections is the legal time limit within which a taxing authority may collect an...
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minor beneficiary
You usually see this in paperwork after a death or settlement - something like "funds allocated to the minor...
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currently not collectible status
The worst outcome is assuming a tax debt has gone away when collection has only been paused. Currently not...
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installment agreement
Like paying off a hospital bill in monthly chunks instead of all at once, an installment agreement lets a person or...
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IRS appeals process
Like asking a supervisor to take a second look after a front-line decision goes against you, the IRS appeals process...
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estimated tax penalty
You usually see this in an IRS notice, a tax software warning, or a conversation with an accountant saying you...
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Tax Court petition
Not a letter begging the IRS to be nice, and not the same thing as suing in regular court. A Tax Court petition is...
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penalty abatement
You just got a letter that says you owe extra money on top of your tax bill because you filed late, paid late, or...
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offer in compromise
You might see this in an IRS letter, a tax relief ad, or a call with a debt resolution company: the government may...
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amended return
The part that trips people up most is timing: filing again does not erase the first tax return, and waiting too long...
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IRS audit notice
You just got a letter that says the IRS is reviewing your tax return and wants more information. An IRS audit notice...
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correspondence audit vs field audit
What is the difference between a correspondence audit and a field audit? A correspondence audit is a tax examination...
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