Question & Answer

UM and UIM Claims: How to maximize your client’s recovery

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Not everyone will have UM (uninsured motorist) and UIM (under insured motorist) insurance. People who have it may not even understand it. Even if your client doesn’t have it, the other driver may have it or the owner/owners of the vehicles may have it. You will have to make a determination and begin the claim [...]

When to Mediate? When to Arbitrate?

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Mediation involves using a neutral third party who may or may not be a legal professional to act as a guide. The mediator is a trained professional though who hears both sides privately but the goal is for both parties to work toward a beneficial resolution during face to face meetings. Arbitration is more formal [...]

What is HIPPA?

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HIPPA=Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 HIPPA regulates privacy regarding the use and disclosure of certain information held by healthcare, employer sponsored health plans, health insurers and medical service providers. The above entities must disclose protected health information (PHI) to the individual within 30 days upon request. They also must disclose PHI when [...]

What counties are covered in the form book?

10 counties are covered in the Pennsylvania Personal Injury Forms Resource. They are: Philadelphia County Montgomery County Delaware County Allegheny County Chester County Luzerne County Bucks County Westmoreland County York County Berks County The book features complain specific forms, individual county civil cover sheets, individual county sheriff service forms, and individual county motion cover sheets. [...]