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Should I Get Photos of Every Vehicle Involved in a Crash?

While you may take every precaution to avoid a collision, not all accidents can be prevented. Given that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania experienced 110,382 traffic collisions in 2023, it is safe to say that the state is no stranger to car accidents. Getting photos of every vehicle involved in a...

Company Drivers Fleeing the Scene of an Accident After They Hit Me

Fleeing the scene of an accident after hitting someone is known as a hit-and-run. Under Pennsylvania law, if anyone was injured or killed, or if property damage occurred, you must remain at the scene and render medical assistance.  Company drivers are not above the law, so if they flee the...

Can Fault Be Determined by Car Accident Damage?

Aside from injuries in a crash, your vehicle will experience different types of damage based on the type of accident you were involved in. While vehicle damage is not the sole indicator of determining liability, it can provide important clues. Used in conjunction with the police report, photographs, and eyewitness...

What are the Risk Factors for Suffering Permanent Brain Damage After a Concussion?

A concussion is the most common type of traumatic brain injury (TBI), typically the result of trauma that causes the blood vessels in the brain to stretch and tear. This damage can cause the brain to fail to function properly, redirecting all its efforts to healing. Common symptoms of a...

What Happens To My Benefits When I Reach Full Retirement Age?

If you receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits and are about to reach your full retirement age as established by the Social Security Administration, you likely have questions, and a primary concern is undoubtedly what happens to your benefits once you reach that full retirement age. This is a fairly...

Is There a Waiting Period Before I Can Receive Cash Benefits?

In Pennsylvania, you will face a waiting period before you can begin receiving cash benefits through workers’ compensation. You’ve been injured on the job and may already be facing mounting medical bills and lost earnings, which makes time of the essence. Beginning the claims process as soon as you recognize...

Do I Pay Taxes on SSD Benefits?

Social Security Disability (SSD) Insurance benefits apply to those employees who paid into Social Security through their jobs but have suffered disabilities that leave them unable to work and with limited resources to support themselves. These benefits are funded by the taxes paid by employees, which makes the matter of...

What is The Worker’s Compensation Claims Process?

If you’ve been injured on the job, you’re covered by workers’ compensation insurance and are entitled to specific benefits. The claims process, however, is exacting, and too many claimants walk away with fewer benefits than they deserve. Working closely with an experienced Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorney can help to ensure...

How Do I Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits?

The filing process for Social Security disability benefits is known for being both lengthy and extremely challenging. Social security disability benefits can make a significant difference in your life, however, it’s important to get it right, and an experienced Philadelphia social security disability benefits attorney can help you with that....

Steps to Take Immediately Following a Hit-and-Run Accident

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you face a difficult journey forward, but if you were injured in an accident in which the at-fault motorist left the scene, the situation is that much more challenging. If you find yourself in this unfortunate position, there are important steps you...

What Are Examples of Bad Faith Insurance?

We purchase insurance to cover us when things go wrong, and this coverage can make a serious difference in how your dilemma will be resolved. There is a wide range of laws in the books that are intended to ensure that insurance companies stand behind the insurance products they sell....

Were You Injured on the Job at an Off-Work Site?

If you’re injured at work, you’ll look to workers’ compensation to cover your losses, which is complicated enough. If, however, you’re injured while you’re on the clock but aren’t at the job site, the matter is that much more challenging. Having an experienced Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorney on your side...

What Is the Difference Between Permanent and Partial Disability

If you’ve been injured on the job, you can seek workers’ compensation benefits for specific losses you experience, including a specific percentage of your wages and those related medical expenses that are considered necessary. If you suffer a disability, it will be classified as either a temporary total disability, a...

How Does Workers’ Compensation Work for Remote Workers? Does Your Employer Cover Medical Bills?

Workers’ compensation is designed to protect both employers and employees – and to balance their rights in the process. If you are injured on the job at your worksite, you are covered by workers’ comp, and if your claim is successful, your medical bills – for necessary treatments, tests, and...

How Should You Proceed if You Suspect that Your Insurance Company Is Acting in Bad Faith?

Insurance policies can play an important role in our lives, and we count on them to live up to the duties implied at the time of purchase when we need them most. The flip side of this is when insurance companies are more committed to turning hefty profits, and some...

How Can I Determine if My Insurance Company Is Acting in Bad Faith?

We purchase insurance to protect us in the event that we need it, and when the time comes, we expect that insurance to cover our losses fairly. Bad faith when it comes to insurance providers broadly refers to either purposefully or recklessly ignoring those laws that are put in place...

What Damages Are Available in an Insurance Bad Faith Claim?

When an insurance company acts in bad faith towards its insured in Pennsylvania, the insured may be entitled to recover various types of damages. Under 42 Pa.C.S. § 8371, the court can award the following remedies: Interest on the Claim Amount : The court can award interest on the amount...

When Can Insurers Lawfully Deny a Claim?

Insurance companies are paid to cover valid claims, but this does not mean they are above engaging in some pretty questionable practices from time to time. There are instances, however, when claims – for one reason or another – are not valid, and in these cases, claim denials are in...

What Kinds of Conduct Constitute Bad Faith by an Insurance Carrier?

When you are injured in an accident, you may be forced to turn to your own insurance carrier for benefits. When you do so, it is important to remember that you have legal rights when your insurance carrier treats you unfairly. Insurance companies have an obligation to handle your claims...

Is Lane Splitting Illegal on a Motorcycle?

Lane splitting refers to motorcyclists who share lanes with other motorists when they’re traveling in the same direction, and in a few states, it is legal. In the State of Pennsylvania, however, it is not. An important factor when it comes to staying safe on your bike is knowing the...

What Does Date Last Insured Mean?

The last insured date is an important date when it comes to your Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits, and it refers to the last work quarter that you were covered by SSDI. This will play a critical role in your eligibility for SSDI benefits. If you have questions or...

What if My Rental Car Was Defective and Caused Me to Be Seriously Injured?

If you rented a car to get around Reading for either business or pleasure and were injured as a result of a vehicle defect, it puts you in a very difficult position, and you may have no idea where to turn for the help you need. If the rental company...

My Rights as an Injured Worker

If you’ve suffered an injury on the job, it’s important to recognize that you do have rights and that they are well worth protecting. In fact, doing so can make a significant difference in your ability to regain your health and well-being to the fullest extent possible. One of the...

What Is the Bad Faith Law in Pennsylvania?

Insurance providers have a duty to act in good faith in response to the claims they handle, and when they fail to do so, they can be identified as acting in bad faith and can be penalized for doing so in the form of verdicts that exceed their policy limits....

Hernia Mesh Complication Symptoms

Learn the major signs and symptoms of hernia mesh complications, failures and bodily rejections Hernia mesh is a mesh-like material that is implanted during surgery to stabilize tissue to repair a hernia. There are two kinds of hernia mesh; non-absorbable mesh that will remain in the body permanently, and mesh...

Do Cuts & Lacerations Qualify for Workers’ Compensation?

One of the most common causes of personal injuries at work is a cut or laceration. It can happen to anyone, whether an office worker, chef, manufacturer, or any other type of employee. But individuals who are laborers, cooks, or manufacturers are more likely to suffer from these severe injuries....

Can You Sue a Bar for Over-Serving?

Updated 10/18/2022 Are bars liable for accidents involving drunk drivers? The short answer is yes. Many states have “dram shop” laws that provide relief to those harmed when a bar or restaurant or social host was negligent in serving or over-serving alcohol to someone who is already impaired, causing a...

Where Do Most Motorcycle Accidents Occur in Pennsylvania?

Image Source: osobystist/Shutterstock Taking a motorcycle can be exhilarating, especially on a beautiful, sunny day. However, motorcycle accidents are prevalent in Pennsylvania and can lead to catastrophic injuries. To be on the safe side, it’s important to understand areas with the highest number of motorcycle accidents in the state. If...

When to Consult a Lawyer for a Truck Accident

Image Source: MIA Studio/Shutterstock If you or someone close to you sustained injuries in a truck accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation covering all past and future damages. While you are not legally obligated to hire legal help, getting in touch with a truck accident lawyer could help...

How Long Does an 18-Wheeler Lawsuit Take?

Image Source: 5m3photos/Shutterstock If you have been involved in an 18-wheeler accident, you may want to know how long it will take to settle your claim and get the compensation you deserve. However, predicting precisely how long an 18-wheeler accident lawsuit will take is impossible. On average, these lawsuits can...

What to Do After a Truck Accident

Image Source: alexfan32/Shutterstock Truck accidents can cause significant destruction and potentially devastating injuries. The aftermath of a truck accident in Pennsylvania can leave you with many questions and uncertainties as you try to figure out your rights and who may be responsible for your losses. One of the most important...

How Long Does a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit Take?

Image Source: deniska_ua/Shutterstock Following a motorcycle accident, you are likely eager to fight for the compensation you may be eligible for under the law. As you begin taking the steps to protect your rights and pursue compensation, you may wonder how long you can expect the process to take. At...

Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Pennsylvania

Image Source: Jet Shopping Media/Shutterstock Motorcycles remain a popular option across Pennsylvania roads. Unfortunately, motorcyclists face unique dangers when traveling on the roads as they are vulnerable to the negligence of other drivers and challenges that may arise, putting them at risk of injury or death. As a motorcycle rider...

Can You Sue for PTSD After a Car Accident?

Can I Sue for PTSD After a Car or Truck Accident? The short answer is yes, under certain conditions. So, you were in a severe traffic accident some time ago and still don’t feel right. The trauma has remained with you. You sometimes relive the accident, and you avoid the...

What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident in Pennsylvania

A motorcycle accident is not something anyone expects to be facing. Motorcycle accidents can have devastating consequences on your life and leave you with many questions as to your rights and what compensation you may be eligible for to try to offset the costs and losses you may have incurred...

The Statute of Limitations on Personal Injury in Pennsylvania

Personal injury law is a complex area involving many intricacies, rules, and deadlines that a claimant must follow when pursuing a claim or lawsuit for compensation. One of the most prominent issues that can arise in a personal injury case is when a claimant has to take legal action against...

Is Lane Splitting Legal in Pennsylvania?

Lane splitting is a controversial tactic motorcyclists may use to move more swiftly through traffic in certain situations. The act of lane splitting is the subject of many laws across the U.S. and is illegal in most states. Only one jurisdiction in the U.S. does not classify lane splitting by...

James C. Haggerty on Inside the Lawyers Studio

Recently, shareholder James C. Haggerty was interviewed by Scott J. Tredwell on Inside the Lawyers Studio. Mr. Haggerty discusses his prior work as a defense attorney, challenges on the plaintiff’s side, insurance, and other aspects of his career in private practice. Listen to the entire interview with Mr. Haggerty here:...

Top 5 Most Common Workplace Injuries & How to Prevent Them

If you suffer an injury while at work, you may need emergency medical treatment or time to recover at home and heal. Unfortunately, time away from work also means time away from how you earn your living. Most people dread suffering an injury on the job because of the disruption,...

Injured at Work? Avoid These 4 Mistakes

Suffering an injury while at work may leave you with debilitating and painful injuries. Workplace injuries can range from minor or moderate to severe and life-threatening. After you are hurt on the job, most of your worries may revolve around your health and future. Most victims of workplace injuries want...

How is Workers' Comp Calculated?

When you sustain an injury while at work that leaves you unable to return to work immediately, you are likely wondering how much money you may be eligible for in a workers’ compensation claim. When you hire a workers’ compensation lawyer to help with your claim and case, they will...

Scott Schleifer and Jason Weiss announced as Shareholders

SCOTT SCHLEIFER and JASON WEISS The Shareholders of HGSK are excited to announce that SCOTT SCHLEIFER and JASON WEISS have become equity shareholders in the firm effective January 1, 2023. As owners Jason and Scott will become the next generation to carry on the vision of HGSK. We have no...

Zantac Lawsuit & Claims

Zantac is one of the most popular over-the-counter medications in the country, with millions of people using it to relieve heartburn symptoms and chest pain. It’s also a potential cancer risk. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a recall of Zantac along with all other medications using...

Talcum Powder Lawsuit

Since 1971, more than 20 studies have linked talc powder to ovarian cancer, and, in 2003, an analysis of 16 of these studies found that women using talcum powder were 33 percent more likely to develop ovarian cancer. It has been alleged that Johnson & Johnson, the maker of popular...

JUST LAUNCHED: 2022 America’s Most Honored Lawyers

Congratulations James C. Haggerty on your Americas Most Honored Lawyers – Top 1% 2022 Just announced, you have made it to the top, Americas Most Honored Lawyers – Top 1% 2022. The American Registry has cataloged the largest repository of professional ratings and awards…and your excellence stands out. You’re among...

5 Most Common Types of Personal Injury Cases

Millions of Americans find themselves seeking medical care in emergency rooms each year. Unfortunately, many of us suffer avoidable injuries caused by the negligent or unintentional acts of others. You deserve maximum compensation whenever an unintentional injury interrupts or alters your life. Seeking compensation by yourself can be challenging and...

Partner, John J. Beichert, Has Settled into His Role as Of Counsel

It is with a great deal of pride that HGSK announces that our Partner, John J. Beichert, has settled into his role as Of Counsel to the firm effective June 1, 2022. For more than 20 years, John has been an integral part of the HGSK family. He has led...

Does Workers’ Comp Pay for Surgery?

If You Have Suffered a Workplace Accident or Illness, Workers’ Compensation Should Pay For Medical Benefits, Including Surgery. Let Our Philadelphia, PA Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Help You Get the Benefits You Deserve Workers’ compensation is a critical resource for workers who get injured on the job, offering no-fault insurance benefits...

Is a Personal Injury Claim Affected by a Pre-Existing Condition?

Understanding Your Rights to Recovery in a Lawsuit: Injury Lawyer in Philadelphia, PA Explains Many people who are injured in a motor vehicle accident, slip and fall, dog bite, or any other injury-causing incident will ask whether their pre-existing conditions affect their personal injury recovery. But like most legal questions,...

Should I Get a Lawyer for a Car Accident?

Attorneys Explain When To Call a Bodily Injury Law Firm After a Car Accident One of the most important considerations after a car accident is whether or not to hire a lawyer. Oftentimes just asking this question warrants seeking a car accident lawyer’s advice. But sometimes you may be unsure...

What is Pain and Suffering in a Personal Injury Case?

What is Pain and Suffering in a Personal Injury Case Explained After you have suffered personal injuries in an accident such as a slip and fall, motor vehicle crash, dog bite, or any other negligent incident, you may be entitled to “damages.” Under Pennsylvania law, “damages” is the measure of...

Can A Concussion Lawyer help me Claim Workers’ Compensation?

Know Your Rights: Concussion Related Workers’ Compensation in Philadelphia, PA Individuals who are hurt on the job may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, especially if they have suffered any type of head injury or brain injury like a concussion. This is because Pennsylvania has a no-fault system of benefits...

Rush v. Erie Insurance Exchange Monumental Win for Victims

On October 22, 2021, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania handed down a monumental decision changing Pennsylvania law in favor of motor vehicle accident victims. In Rush v. Erie Insurance Exchange , the Superior Court found that the regular use exclusion contained in automobile policies in Pennsylvania is void and unenforceable....

Is It Worth Getting a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident?

Is Getting a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident Worth It? If you have been involved in a minor car wreck, the first question you may have is whether you need a car accident lawyer to help you. After all, it appears that the collision is just a fender bender...

What happens if you get in an accident without insurance

Understanding Your Rights if an At-Fault Driver Doesn’t Have Auto Insurance, Explained by Our Philadelphia, PA Auto Accident Lawyers One of the most basic requirements for a motor vehicle is auto insurance. Having valid auto insurance is the law throughout almost all states in the US, including Pennsylvania. While most...

Can you claim workers' comp for stress?

Understanding WC Benefits for Mental Illnesses: Workers’ Comp Lawyer in Philadelphia, PA Explains When we think of a workplace injury or illness, we typically think of injuries caused by a fall, machine accident, mold exposure, or other types of physical injury. While these are certainly the most common types of...

Landmark Decision Secured by HGSK

In Donovan v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, enlarged the rights of motor vehicle accident victims. Corey Donovan sustained serious injuries while riding his motorcycle. He then made claim for recovery of underinsured motorist benefits under his mother’s auto policy. State Farm denied the...

Can I Sue My Employer for Denying Workers’ Comp?

Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Explains When You Can Sue Your Employer for Denying WC You have been injured on the job and know that Pennsylvania uses a “no fault” system of benefits under the law called workers’ compensation. Whether you are hurt working for the City of Philadelphia (one of...

Can I sue insurance company for denying claim?

Bad Faith Insurance Lawyer in Philadelphia Explains How to Handle an Unfair Insurance Company You have faithfully paid those insurance premiums month after month, year after year, without ever needing to make a claim. And then tragedy strikes, usually due to the reckless, careless, or negligent conduct of another person....

Car Accident Lawyer FAQs

Q: Do I have to hire a lawyer if I’ve been hurt in a motor vehicle crash? A: While you are not required to hire a car accident lawyer, it is an excellent idea to do so. Even if you have handled a property damage claim before, whenever someone suffers...

Public Adjuster vs Attorney

Understanding Why a Bad Faith Insurance Attorney in Philadelphia is Better Than a Public Adjuster for an Undervalued Damage Claim Whether your Philadelphia historic district home in Tudor East Falls suffered storm damage, or your vehicle was hit on Park Avenue, you expect your insurance carrier to pay your claim...

How To Handle A Low Settlement Offer

You’ve been in a car accident, and although you have been injured, in the weeks and months since then you’ve had to fill out a ton of paperwork and respond to numerous requests for information and documentation. Despite your cooperation and patience, the auto insurance company offered you a settlement...

Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Pre-Existing Conditions?

That’s right. It is possible to get workers’ compensation if you had a pre-existing condition that was exacerbated or made worse by workplace conditions or a workplace accident. You could be entitled to lost wages, medical expenses, and perhaps compensation for partial or total temporary or permanent disability. Having a...

Business Asks Pa. Justices To Weigh Virus Insurance Claims

Law360 (April 29, 2020, 7:45 PM EDT) — A Pittsburgh restaurant suing Erie Insurance Exchange over its coronavirus-related closure asked the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Wednesday to step in and speed up “hundreds, if not thousands” of similar cases stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Joseph Tambellini Inc. — one of...

COVID-19 ECONOMIC IMPACT PAYMENTS BEGIN

The IRS has begun issuing the first wave of Economic Impact Payments! These first checks will be directed to US Citizens (including resident aliens with a valid Social Security Number who filed a federal tax return for 2018 or 2019, received Social Security Retirement, Disability or Survivor benefits or Railroad...

COMENZARON LOS PAGOS DE IMPACTO ECONÓMICO DE COVID-19

¡El IRS ha comenzado a emitir la primera ola de pagos de impacto económico! Estos primeros cheques serán dirigidos a ciudadanos de Estados Unidos (Incluyendo a extranjeros residentes con un Número de Seguro Social válido que presentaron una declaración de impuestos federales para 2018 o 2019, recibieron beneficios de Retiro...

COVID-19 y Su Empleo

Cambios a la Compensación de Desempleo El Gobierno Federal acaba de aprobar un histórico paquete de estímulo de $2 trillones. Dentro de la legislación, hubo cambios significativos en los pagos de beneficios de compensación por desempleo que es importante que usted sepa. 1-Se agregaron 13 semanas adicionales de beneficios al...

COVID-19 and Workers' Compensation

Changes to Unemployment Compensation Benefits Our Federal Government just passed a historic $2 trillion stimulus package. Within the legislation, there were significant changes to Unemployment Compensation Philadelphia benefit payments that are important for you to know. An additional 13 weeks of benefits to the total benefit period were added. In...

Catch Covid at Work? Here is what you should do

You may be eligible for compensation. We are available for free consultations over the phone. Call us today at 267-350-6600. Can Doctors, Nurses, and Other Healthcare Workers Get Workers’ Comp for Coronavirus? The short answer is—it is likely. Healthcare workers should have no problem showing that exposure to COVID-19 is...

Covid-19 Resources

Unemployment https://www.uc.pa.gov/Pages/covid19.aspx Eligibility requirements have changed Your employer temporarily closes or goes out of business because of COVID-19 Your employer reduces your hours because of COVID-19 You have been told not to work because your employer feels you might get or spread COVID-19 You have been told to quarantine or...

Can I Sue a Restaurant for Food Allergies?

Updated: 4/18/2024 Although a food allergy lawsuit can be a tough nut to crack (pardon the pun), our attorneys have successfully sued restaurants for failure to warn of potential allergens in their food. A large percentage of the population must carefully monitor what they eat because they are highly allergic...

Auto Accident Lawyer Philadelphia, PA: Aggressive Relentless HGSK Lawyers Announce Case Wins

The personal Injury Law Firm of Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. (HGSK) represent auto accident victims throughout Pennsylvania. The passionate and relentless attorneys are advocates for their clients. The personal injury lawyers work from nine offices across Pennsylvania, helping victims and those harmed by the reckless or negligent acts...

Why You Need an Auto Accident Lawyer in Philadelphia, PA

Whether you’re in an accident while driving to work, dropping your kids off at school, or traveling on a lengthy road trip with your family, chances are you didn’t plan to get into a motor vehicle collision. Dealing with a car accident can be an incredibly stressful and overwhelming experience,...

Is PA a No Fault State?

When it comes to car insurance laws, fault and no-fault refers to the states’ rules on how a car accident victim must pursue the claims-filing process. In the U.S., most states abide by fault-based laws; however, 13 states actually mandate no-fault insurance policies. The state of Pennsylvania is unique in...

Pa. Rulings Favoring Insureds in UM/UIM Coverage Disputes Are ‘Stacking’ Up

*Article published by Zack Needles with The Legal Intelligencer at Law.Com Disputes over the extent of consumers’ ability to stack underinsured and uninsured motorist insurance coverage keep popping up in Pennsylvania—and courts keep siding with the insureds. “Disputes over the extent of consumers’ ability to stack underinsured and uninsured motorist...

Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Claims

Workers’ compensation benefits in Pennsylvania are paid for by the employer and not by the employee. In Pennsylvania, employers are required by state law to obtain Workers’ compensation insurance for the employees of the company. Workers’ Comp insurance is typically used after a work-related injury claim has been filed. The...

PA Workers’ Compensation: Verdicts And Settlements for HGSK Lawyers

The personal Injury Law Firm of HGSK represents injured workers and victims of negligence from 9 offices in PA. They aggressively and relentlessly win in PA. The personal Injury Law Firm of Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. represents injured workers and victims of negligence throughout Pennsylvania. With nine offices...

What You Need to Know About PA Bicycle Law

Pennsylvania has some of the toughest laws regarding distances that cars must provide bikes when driving. Bicycle safety is paramount when traveling around cities and towns. As the roads become more congested, many more people are turning to bicycling rather than public transportation or the typical motor vehicle. Bike lanes...

HGSK Files Auto Consumer Class Actions

HGSK filed a series of class actions against major insurers in Pennsylvania for wrongfully withholding uninsured and underinsured motorist benefits to drivers. Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. has filed a series of class actions against major insurers in Pennsylvania for wrongfully withholding uninsured and underinsured motorist benefits to Pennsylvania...

HGSK’s Olga Negrón Awarded “Take the Lead” Girls Scout Award

HGSK Community Liaison and Councilwoman Olga Negrón was awarded the 2019 “Take the Lead” Girls Scout award

Tremendous Supreme Court Victory

In Gallagher v. GEICO, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania held that the household exclusion in a personal auto policy is void and unenforceable as violative against the terms and provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law. This exclusion has long been used by insurers to disclaim coverage to...

PA Hugs PR Charity Event Supported by HGSK – You Can Help, Too!

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Puerto Rico is currently facing widespread devastation due to Hurricane Maria. The majority of the island is still struggling to restore power, provide clean water, and collect ample food stores. More charity work will be needed to help those in need get...

James Haggerty Writes Article for The Legal Intelligencer

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. is proud to announce that our own James C. Haggerty was recently featured in The Legal Intelligencer. In an article called “Stacking of UM/UIM Coverages for Newly Acquired Vehicles,” Attorney James Haggerty discusses Pennsylvania auto policy,...

Attorney James Haggerty Awarded 2019 AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Attorney James Haggerty of Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. — or HGSK, as our law firm is often called in short — has 30+ years of experience tackling high stakes and complex personal injury claims for people and parties across Pennsylvania....

Pennsylvania Association of Justice

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Suzanne Tighe participated in numerous impactful speaking engagements over the course of this past year, including but not limited to: Pennsylvania Association of Justice, 35th Annual Auto Law Update, which took place on May 24th, 2017, as well as the Pennsylvania Bar...

HGSK Sponsors Upcoming Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center Gala

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. – more commonly called HGSK by locals and peers – is known for interacting with and supporting the people in our communities and from all walks of life. We are proud to announce that we are...

The Men in Pink

Posted By Bethany Brooks, Esq. “Why are all of the players wearing pink?” I remember asking my father about a decade ago. I was watching the National Football League as usual, but my appreciation for my favorite sport grew immensely that October afternoon. Like so many other organizations, charities, and...

HGSK Attorneys Sponsor & Present 'Know Your Rights' Legal Workshop

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. is known throughout Pennsylvania for being a personal injury law firm that makes genuine connections with its communities. We are proudly continuing this trend by presenting during the upcoming “Know Your Rights” legal workshop, part of...

HGSK Helps Secure $2M Settlement for Poconos Deck Collapse Case

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. A dozen people were injured while vacationing in the Poconos when a deck collapsed without warning. The resulting personal injury claim filed for the 12 people named a total of six defendants, including construction crews and a realty company, making for a...

Tragedy & Workers’ Comp

Tragedy can strike at the most unexpected moments, and we never know when a loved one might leave home for work and never return. We have all seen and heard tragic stories on the news: a crane accident, a kitchen explosion, a fatal car crash, etc. While work place injuries...

Attorney Kogan to Attend Free Legal Clinic at Lebanon Family Health Service

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Here at Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C., we’re proud to live in the community we serve, and we love to give back however we can. Attorney Mark Kogan from our firm will be doing so at the free legal clinic held...

HGSK Shares Smart & Simple Summer Safety Suggestions

The summer season can be a delight for you and your family. There are road trips to plan, pool and beach days to enjoy, warm nights to calm us, and so much more. But if you want to make the most of the season, you need to know how to...

HGSK Hosted Fundraiser For Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. On Thursday, July 12th HGSK hosted a fundraiser for Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea, the first Latina elected to statewide office in New England. Nellie is a proven leader and effective advocate for Latino issues. Many friends were in attendance...

Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Hosts & Sponsors 2018 Amigo Award Gala

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. (HGSK) is excited to announce we are hosting and sponsoring the 2018 Amigo Award Gala! We bring this year’s gala — titled “United Through L.O.V.E.” — in participation with the Hispanic Center. The event is meant...

What is Bad Faith Insurance?

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Insurance bad faith is a type of tort claim that an insured individual may bring against their insurer for a number of reasons. Insurance companies have a duty to act in good faith when dealing with those they insure, which means that...

Super Lawyers® 2018 List Includes Personal Injury Attorney James Haggerty

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Super Lawyers® has long been known as a leading nationwide organization that rates, reviews, and recognizes incredible legal professionals. Every year, it uses a rigorous selection process to determine who deserves annual membership. In order to gain membership again, an attorney has...

YWCA Bethlehem Hosts 43rd Annual Women and Teens Ceremony

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. YWCA Bethlehem celebrated the accomplishments of local women and teens at our 43rd Annual Women and Teens Ceremony on Thursday, April 12, 2018. This beautiful evening honored special women and girls who truly give of themselves to enrich the lives of others....

Pina Ugliuzza of Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Attends Community Health Awareness Event

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Our firm was thrilled on behalf of our very own Pina Ugliuzza, who recently attended a community health awareness event on Monday, March 26 for the Berks Community Health Center. This exciting event took place at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Reading,...

Attorney James Haggerty Helps His Client Win Nearly $800K in UIM Claim

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. On November 30, 2017, an arbitrator awarded the plaintiff in the case of Page v. CNA Insurance $797,400 for injuries he suffered after he was rear-ended while driving his employer’s vehicle. Dion Page sued his employer’s insurance company, Valley Forge Insurance Co.,...

Bethlehem Community News

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. On February 20, 2018, Stephanie Hnatiw and Virginia Oskin of the Bethlehem YWCA named Councilwoman Olga Negron YWCA’s Public Servant of the Year. Councilwoman Negron will be formally honored on April 12 during a dinner at the event center at Blue in...

James C. Haggerty Re-Appointed by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. James C. Haggerty was recently re-appointed by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to a new three year term on the Disciplinary Board. This Board, comprised of 13 individuals in the state, is charge with the responsibility of administering and recommending discipline to...

We Are Proud Partners of Women Against Abuse!

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. At Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C., we understand how devastating domestic violence can be on a home, and that’s why we’ve made it our mission to fight back against this problem however possible. Most recently, this included partnering with Women Against...

Julianna Merback’s Recent Settlement

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Julianna Merback Burdo and the Medical Malpractice team achieve results beyond financial compensation. In a recent settlement involving delayed diagnosis and treatment of melanoma, Julianna successfully fought to have the defendant Hospital modify its Hospital Policies regarding the protocol for the number...

HGSK Hosts 25th Anniversary Party with El Palo Magazine

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Our firm, Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C., is thrilled to announce we recently celebrated our 25th year anniversary in a joint celebration with El Palo Magazine. We were joined by friends, business partners, colleagues, as well as our irreplaceable community. This...

HGSK Congratulates Community Liaison, Olga Negrón, on Election to Bethlehem City Council

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Our firm, Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C., is thrilled to announce our very own community liaison, Olga Negrón, has been elected to the Bethlehem City Council. We congratulate her on being the 1st Latina councilwoman of Bethlehem City Council. Her election...

HGSK Participates in Planning Committee for Amigos & Amigas LCH Dinner

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Our firm, Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C., is thrilled to announce our participation in the Planning Committee for the Amigos and Amigas of LCH Dinner, an important cornerstone in our community. For over 40 years, La Comunidad Hispana has been at...

Attorney James C. Haggerty Receives the 2018 Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Award

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. At our firm, we are committed to providing thorough, aggressive representation on behalf of injured clients. Our partner attorney, James Haggerty, has received an award by Martindale-Hubbell. This high quality rating organization has recognized his hard work and diligence in the personal...

HGSK Congratulates Our Dear Friend, Pedro Cortes, Former Partner of HGSK Law Firm, for the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Our firm, Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C., is thrilled to honor our dear friend, Pedro Cortes, who has been bestowed the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award. We are honored to congratulate our former partner on this incredible accomplishment, as it is one...

Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Announces New Office in Bethlehem

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Our firm, Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C, is thrilled to announce the opening of our newest office location, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania! This is truly an exciting time for our firm, as we are thrilled to bring our services to the people...

S.S. Disability Presentation with the Pennsylvania Link to Aging & Disability Resources

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. The Pennsylvania Link to Aging & Disability Resources is a partner with the Berks County Community Foundation. It provides educational materials to attorneys who serve clients in a variety of Social Security disability issues. Our firm is proud to be a part...

Attorney Mark Kogan of HGSK Awarded at 4th Annual HOPE Ministries Gala

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. HOPE Ministries in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and the surrounding communities held its 4th Annual HOPE Ministries Gala last weekend. Attorney Mark Kogan of Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. in Philadelphia was awarded the Community Service Excellence Award and allowed to give an...

Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Sponsors 4th Annual Spartan Spring 5k Run/Walk for Northampton Community College

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Our firm, Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. is honored to announce we are the leadership sponsors of the 4th Annual Spartan Spring 5k Run/Walk for Northampton Community College Spartan Aid. Working in collaboration with NCC’s Wellness Warriors, we are thrilled to...

Attorney Schleifer Promoted

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Recently, one of our founding attorneys, Charles J. Schleifer, was just promoted from a New Member to an Experienced Member of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. The goal of the Disciplinary Board is to protect the public, maintain...

A. Harold Datz Passes at Age 69

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Our HGSK family was saddened to learn of the passing of A. Harold Datz, one of our esteemed colleagues. Attorney Datz of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, born in 1948, passed away on August 25, 2017, of complications from cancer at Abington Hospice...

HGSK Sends Birthday Card to Terminally Ill Teen in Arizona

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. has always been known for being supportive of our clients, communities, and people in need all around the world. We recently were able to keep up this proud tradition by sending a birthday card to an...

HGSK Diversity Mixer is a Hit – We Have Another One Planned Soon!

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. If you know our team at Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C., then you know that we love participating in, sponsoring, and planning community-building events. We recently hosted a Diversity Mixer at El Norteño Restaurant — Thank you to everyone at El...

HGSK Sponsors & Attends Hispanic Cultural Festival of Easton

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. The people of our communities know that Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. and our team of Philadelphia personal injury attorneys and paralegals love to give back to those that support us and depend on us for legal counsel. We are always...

Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Offering Free Legal Clinic

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. We at Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. are thrilled to announce we are now offering a free legal clinic to all interested. This legal clinic will take place on the 1st Friday of the month, from 1:00-4:00 P.M, at the Mollard...

Attorneys Haggerty & Schleifer to Speak at Superstars of Litigation for PBI

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Attorney James C. Haggerty, a partner of Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C., has been asked to be a speaker at the upcoming Superstars of Litigation seminar for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) on August 9 th. Attorney Charles J. Schleifer, another...

When Filing an Injury Claim, Do Not Forget About Your Medical Bills

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. After getting into an accident that requires hospitalization or other forms of medical attention, it might not be simple to shift gears immediately and start thinking about your personal injury claim to follow. However, if you want to maximize your chances of...

Presenting Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C.’s Free Reading Legal Clinic this July

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. We at Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. are thrilled to announce the opening of our Free Reading Legal Clinic, open as of this month. Our legal clinic will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, from 6:30 P.M. to...

HGSK Supports Hope for Veterans & Homeless Vets

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. recent donated a basket for the Red, White & Blue Fundraiser Mixer to support homeless veterans. The event, held on Thursday, July 13, was organized by Lehigh Valley Business Group in support of Hope for Veterans,...

Attorney Richard T. Kupersmith Awarded the 2017 AV Preeminent Attorney, Marking his 15th Year in a Row

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Our firm at Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. is thrilled to announce that for the 15th year in a row, our very own Attorney Richard T. Kupersmith has been honored with the AV Preeminent Attorney award! This amazing accomplishment goes to...

HGSK Supports United Way Volunteer Event, Lehigh Valley Multi-Cultural Fest

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. As a law firm committed to bringing justice to residents throughout Eastern Pennsylvania, Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. values the trust local residents place in our firm during their times of need. Aside from advocating on behalf of clients, our legal...

Attorney Hagstotz Hosts Free Legal Clinic with Councilwoman Negron

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Attorney Michael Hagstotz of Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. was joined by Councilwoman Olga Negron at the Hispanic American Organization for a free legal clinic. The event took place on June 13th, 2017 at the Hispanic American Organization’s Allentown headquarters. Attorney...

Upcoming Events Involving Our Pennsylvania Firm

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. As Pennsylvania personal injury lawyers, Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. prides ourselves on being true members of the community. We like getting involved outside of work hours, providing people with the resources and support they need. That’s what today’s blog is...

Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Sponsors ¡Sabor! Latin Festival

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. is proud to be a sponsor for this year’s ¡Sabor! Latin Festival at SteelStacks. Each year, the festival is held to celebrate and honor the Latino culture of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and the surrounding area. People from...

Joseph P. Bradica Joins the Team

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. is excited to announce the addition of a new team member. Attorney Joseph P. Bradica just joined as an experienced trial attorney who has represented people suffering from catastrophic injury or loss. Previously, his work revolved...

Partner James Haggerty Named to 2017 Top 100 Philadelphia Super Lawyers List

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. is pleased to announce that Partner James C. Haggerty has been selected for inclusion in the Philadelphia Top 100 list by Super Lawyers ® Magazine. As one of the most prestigious achievements in the legal profession,...

Olga Negrón Wins 2017 Community Achievement Award

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. We are proud to announce that our Community Liaison, Bethlehem City Councilwoman Olga Negrón, has been selected as the winner of the 2017 Community Achievement Award by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Her selection for this award is truly a testament to the...

What to Do After an Accident with an Underinsured Driver

Being involved in an auto accident can be an overwhelming experience, especially when you suffer injuries. Thankfully, victims who suffer harm in car wrecks caused by the negligence of another have the legal right to file personal injury lawsuits against the at-fault party and seek financial compensation for their damages,...

Increase in Highway Deaths Prompts Call for Cell Phone Ban

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. It is well known that distracted driving has become one of the most prominent dangers on our public roads and highways. In fact, driver distraction has become such a pervasive problem that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has gone as...

Jim Haggerty to Speak at BALC Lunch & Learn Seminar

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Attorney James C. Haggerty, Esq. of Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. will be speaking at the upcoming Lunch & Learn Seminar presented by the Bar Association of Lehigh County. This special two-hour training session will take place at 12:15 PM on...

HGSK Attorneys Attend 2017 GRIP Summit

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Attorney Beth Bowers of Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. will be attending the 2017 Greater Reading Immigration Project (GRIP) Immigration Summit, which will take place on Friday, April 28, 2017, at the McGlinn Conference Center in Reading, Pennsylvania. GRIP is a...

Is It Illegal to Drive in Flip Flops?

Updated: 4/14/2024 The road can be a dangerous place where drivers must navigate a variety of hazards. For example, a motorist may be required to take evasive maneuvers if a car suddenly turns into their lane. The point is that when it comes to safe driving, every little bit counts....

Who Is Liable for a Drunk Driving Accident?

While it is no big secret that driving under the influence (DUI) can be deadly, it is still a major issue on the road. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around one in every three traffic-related deaths in the U.S. involves an intoxicated motorist....

Workers’ Comp Article by HGSK Partner John J. Beichert Published in Network Magazine

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Pennsylvania Attorney and Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Partner John J. Beichert authored a legal article recently published in Network Magazine. The article – Who is My Employer? Confusion is Frequent When Staffing Agencies are Involved – covers workers’ compensation law...

HGSK Lawyers Attend Network Magazine Winter 2017 Launch Party

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Network Magazine recently hosted its Winter 2017 Issue Launch Party at Queen City BBQ, a popular eatery in downtown Allentown, Pennsylvania. As the name suggests, the event and the magazine is all about networking, bringing professionals together, and enhancing communities as a...

Easy New Year’s Resolution: Review Your Auto Insurance Policy

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. We are a few weeks in 2017 and, if you are like most people, some of your New Year’s Resolutions have already fallen by the wayside. There’s no need for shame or embarrassment, but you might want to tack on one more...

Start the Year Off Safely: 5 Vehicle Maintenance Questions to Ask Yourself

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Nowadays, the majority of people spend many hours on the road each day. Whether a person is running errands, driving to work, picking the kids up from school, or just going for a cruise, it is important that his or her vehicle...

How far away should you be from the steering wheel?

Updated:11/14/2022 Most often, individuals do not consider the position in which they sit when driving their vehicle. But, take a moment to ask yourself, “How far away do I sit from the steering wheel? Am I too close? If the airbag deploys, will I be injured more from the airbag’s...

Olga Negrón-Dipiní Presents City Clerk with Memo to Advance a Proposed Ordinance on Ethics

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. On December 29, 2016, Councilman Michael Colon and our very own Olga Negrón-Dipiní, a councilwoman, presented a memo to the City Clerk. This was included on the very first City Council meeting of 2017, which took place on January 3. The purpose...

Attorney Jim Haggerty Achieves AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Our legal team of Philadelphia personal injury attorneys at Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. is pleased to announce that Attorney Jim Haggerty has achieved the AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, which is the highest rating awarded by Martindale-Hubbell®. Due to his...

James Haggerty Included in 23rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® List for Insurance Law

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. We are pleased to announce that our very own Attorney James Haggerty has been selected for inclusion in the 23rd edition of The Best Lawyers in America ® list for Insurance Law. This achievement confirms his ability to provide top-tier legal representation...

Christine Flynn Co-Authors 'Keep it Personal and Promptly Return Phone Calls' Published in The Legal Intelligencer

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Recently, our very own Christine Flynn, a paralegal at Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C., and co-author Andrea Yannuzzi wrote an article titled, “Keep it Personal and Promptly Return Phone Calls,” which has been published by The Legal Intelligencer. In the article,...

HGSK Participates in Successful 'Got Your Back' Event Hosted by Wesley Church

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. On Saturday, August 20, from 10:00 to 2:00 PM, Wesley Church hosted the Got Your Back backpack event. Our team of Philadelphia personal injury lawyers at Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. participated in the event. We are proud to say that...

Attorney Haggerty Participates as Speaker in Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. We are excited to announce that our very own Attorney James C. Haggerty recently participated as a speaker in a Continuing Legal Education Seminar on behalf of the Pennsylvania Bar Institute. The program was entitled “Appellate Advocacy in State Courts”. Mr. Haggerty,...

Food Allergy Lawsuits Can Be a Tough Nut to Crack

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. When you go to a restaurant or out to eat, the last thing you probably consider is something going wrong. However, there are people who have to worry about what they’re eating, especially when certain ingredients are not listed. Unfortunately, this is...

HGSK Involvement in Amicus Briefs

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. The Pennsylvania Courts allow the filing of amicus briefs (literally “friend of court” briefs) by persons outside of a case with interest and experience on a particular issue. These briefs can provide valuable insight and information about legal arguments, as well as...

Charles J. Schleifer, Esq. Appointed as a Hearing Officer

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. is pleased to announce that Attorney Charles J. Schleifer, Esq. has been appointed by the Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board as a Hearing Officer. Hearing Officers, also known as administrative law judges, adjudicate all claims where Complaints have...

James C. Haggerty Appointed to Serve on Supreme Court of Pennsylvania’s Disciplinary Board

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. We are pleased to announce that our very own Attorney James C. Haggerty was recently appointed by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to serve on the Disciplinary Board. Because the tasks of such a position are lengthy and complex, it is with...

HGSK Supports Latino Faith-Based Leaders Summit

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Please click here to download the agenda for the event. Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. proudly supports the Latino Faith-Based Leaders Summit, a free event that will address important topics impacting Latino faith-based leaders. This growth and management event will address...

Attorney James C. Haggerty Speaks at Personal Injury Potpourri Seminar

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Recently, Attorney James C. Haggerty of Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. was asked to speak at the Dispute Resolution Institute’s 18th Annual Personal Injury Potpourri Seminar, which was held at the Philadelphia Convention Center on April 12. During his presentation, which...

HGSK Attorneys Are Recognized In The 2016 Edition Of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Magazine

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Our Philadelphia personal injury lawyers at Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer, P.C. is pleased to announce that the following attorneys from our firm have been recognized in the 2016 edition of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers magazine: James C. Haggerty Charles J. Schleifer Richard T. Kupersmith...

Reconsideration of Credits in UIM Claims Under Fair Share Act

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. James C. Haggerty, Esq. and Suzanne Tighe, Esq. recently authored an article entitled “Credits in UIM Claims Under Fair Share Act.” This article addresses the issue of potential recovery of motor vehicle accident victims in Pennsylvania who are pursuing underinsured motorist claims...

HGSK Wins $370K Settlement in Slip & Fall Case

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Attorney Scott Schleifer of Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. recently secured a $370,000 settlement for an 83-year-old New Jersey resident. The man had suffered a fractured ankle when he slipped and fell on ice at the edge of a parking lot....

Join HGSK at the 3rd Annual Walk for Mental Wellness

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. invites you to join us at the third annual Walk for Mental Wellness presented by the Greater Reading Mental Health Alliance. The walk will take place on May 15, 2016 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M....

HGSK Partnership Provides Scholarships for Latino Students

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. In partnership with La Ola Radio, Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. has organized the “Networking with a Vision Fundraiser for Latino Scholarships” to benefit our community. This fundraiser is part of our firm’s mission to support the efforts of the non-profit...

Stay Connected With HGSK

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. is proud to serve victims, workers, and families throughout Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania – our lawyers have been doing it for more than 100 combined years. During our time fighting on behalf of the working men...

Attorney Hagstotz Will Serve as Co-Chairman of Bucks County Bar Association’s Workers' Compensation Section

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. We are pleased to announce that Michael F. Hagstotz has been elected to serve as the Co-Chairman of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Bucks County Bar Association. To improve this section of the bar, Mr. Hagstotz, along with the other Co-Chairman,...

James Haggerty Testifies on Behalf of PTLA in Support of Increasing Auto Insurance Limits

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Pennsylvania’s minimum auto insurance limits are the second lowest in the nation, with bodily injury liability coverage at $15,000 per person ($30,000 per accident) and property damage liability coverage at $5,000. On behalf of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, James Haggerty, along...

Amtrak Accident Outside of Philadelphia Leaves 2 Dead & At Least 30 Injured

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. On Sunday, April 3, an Amtrak traveling from New York to Savannah, Georgia crashed into a backhoe, a large piece of heavy machinery, just south of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The vehicle was carrying 341 passengers. As a result, two persons were killed and...

Our Firm is Hosting a Radio Show Called, 'Know Your Rights'

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. We are excited to announce that our firm will be hosting a new program called, “Know Your Rights” on La Ola Radio. The show will be hosted by Attorney John Beichert of Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer, & Kupersmith, P.C. and Olga Negrón-Dipiní. “Know...

Attorney Jason Weiss: 'Keyboard Over Mouse!'

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Holland personal injury attorney Jason Weiss of Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. recently had an article published in the Winter 2016 Bucks County Bar Association magazine. The article, entitled “Tech Tips from a Recovering Geek: Keyboard Over Mouse,” shares his experience...

Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Joins Centro Hispano for Annual Appreciation Breakfast

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. We are pleased to announce that our team of Reading personal injury lawyers at Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. has been a proud supporter of Centro Hispano for the past 20 years! This organization is a community-based team that strives to...

HGSK Sponsors Leadership Breakfast

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. On Friday, January 29, 2016, HGSK partner and Reading Managing Attorney John Beichert addressed a group of community leaders at a Berks County United Way “Blueprint for Leadership” breakfast. Mr. Beichert discussed the value of community involvement and congratulated the recent graduates...

HGSK Welcomes Olga Negrón-Dipiní

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. is pleased to announce a new member of our greater Lehigh Valley team! Join us in welcoming Olga Negrón-Dipiní, our firm’s new Community Liaison. Recently elected as the first Latina to Bethlehem City Council, Olga has...

HGSK partner, Mark Kogan in Telekaribe

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. HGSK partner, Mark Kogan, will appear as a guest on the live TV talk show hosted by Max Garcia, Director of Telekaribe, on Monday January 11, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. This show is broadcast on Service Electric Cable. The show is also...

A. Harold Datz to be Honored Dec. 8

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. A. Harold Datz, who is Of Counsel to Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer, & Kupersmith, P.C., will be presented with the PNC Achievement Award at the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Annual Meeting Luncheon, which will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. The PNC Achievement...

Commission on Judicial Selection & Retention Chair Thanks 2015 Commission

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. The Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention of the Philadelphia Bar Association biennially evaluates judicial candidates in a concerted effort to inform voters on those running for judicial office. The evaluation of the Commission are based on a number of factors, including...

2015 Advocate Capital, Inc. / American Association for Justice Paralegal of the Year

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Congratulations to Christine Flynn, senior litigation paralegal at HGSK, for being named the 2015 Advocate Capital, Inc. / American Association for Justice Paralegal of the Year. The ceremony took place in Montreal, Canada during the American Association for Justice Annual Convention. Christine...

2015 Rising Stars And 2015 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. HGSK proudly congratulates Robin Schleifer Weiss and Christine Benedum on their selection as 2015 Rising Stars and our attorneys selected to 2015 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers: James C. Haggerty (Pennsylvania Top 100 and Philadelphia Top 100), Charles J. Schleifer, Richard T. Kupersmith, John...

Christine Flynn Is The 2015 Paralegal Of The Year

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. is pleased to announce that our senior litigation paralegal, Christine Flynn, has been chosen to receive the 2015 Paralegal of the Year Award presented by Advocate Capital, Inc. / AAJ. Ms. Flynn was selected from numerous...

2015 AMIGO AWARD ANNUAL GALA

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. HGSK is a proud sponsor of the Centro Hispano Daniel Torres 2015 AMIGO AWARD ANNUAL GALA, scheduled to take place on Friday, June 26, 2015, HGSK attorneys and staff including, Chuck Schleifer, Julie Burdo, Terry Goldberg, Bernardo Carbajal, Gladys Huembes, Nancy Colon,...

Mutual Benefit V. Politsopoulos

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Recently, in Mutual Benefit V. Politsopoulos the Supreme Court found in favor of the claimants, limiting the insurance company’s use of a coverage exclusion. In that case, the insurance company attempted to use an Employer’s Liability Exclusion to deny coverage to an...

Los Derechos de los Ciudadanos al Momento de un Arresto

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Lea el artículo aquí

YWCA’s 24th Annual Salute To Women

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. HGSK is a proud sponsor of the YWCA’s 24th Annual Salute to Women Who Make a Difference Awards Dinner. This event is being held on Thursday, May 14th at the Sheraton Bucks County Hotel in Langhorne, PA. Each year, the YWCA Salute...

Judges Have Enormous Power

GPASS-NAC Community Meeting

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. A. Harold Datz, Esquire, of Counsel to Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P. C., will be addressing a meeting of GPASS-NAC Community (Greater Philadelphia Asian Social Service) on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 6:00 PM. Mr. Datz will be speaking about the...

CONNECTIONS – The HGSK Law Firm’s Newsletter

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HGSK Law Firm- HCCLV 'Conversacion con Secretario Cortes' Gold Sponsorship

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. HGSK was a proud sponsor of The Hispanic Chamber “Conversacion con Secretario Cortes” on Friday, March 27, 2015 in Easton, PA. Pictured- HGSK partners John Beichert and Charles Schleifer, with Pina Ugliuzza, Secretary Cortes and Carol Obando- Derstine, a representative from Senator...

Chuck J. Schleifer, Esq., named Top Rated Lawyer in Litigation by Martindale-Hubbell for the 2015 Year

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. PHILADELPHIA, PA, March 18, 2015, Chuck J. Schleifer, Esq., Partner and President, HGSK Lawyers has been recognized for showing leadership, dedication, and excellence in the legal profession. With over 30 years of experience, Chuck J. Schleifer, Esq., has achieved a high degree...

HGSK partner and member of the Hazleton Integration Project’s Board, Mark Kogan, was featured in the Sunday February 8, 2015 edition of the Standard Speaker

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A. Harold Datz Delivered Remarks At The Barristers Association Of Philadelphia

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. A. Harold Datz, Of Counsel to the Philadelphia law firm Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. delivered remarks at the Barristers Association of Philadelphia’s Meet The Judges program and Reception on Thursday February12, 2015. Mr. Datz, in his role as Chair of...

Favorable Supreme Court Decision

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. James C. Haggerty, Esquire of HGSK filed an Amicus (Friend of the Court) Brief on behalf of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice (“PAJ”) with the Supreme Court in Allstate Insurance Company v. Wolfe. In that case, an important legal question of first...

Argument in Superior Court

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Jim Haggerty of HGSK presented oral argument before the Superior Court of Pennsylvania in the claim of an individual seeking to recover the full amount of his damages for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. In that case, the plaintiff sustained...

Argument for a New Trial

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Jim Haggerty of HGSK recently presented an argument to the Superior Court seeking to obtain a new trial for an individual who was wrongfully deprived of recovery at trial. In that case, the plaintiff sued the defendant for serious injuries arising from...

HGSK Secures Consumer Protection Law Decision

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. In Grimes v. Enterprise Leasing Company, Jim Haggerty of HGSK represented the plaintiff in a consumer protection law claim against Enterprise Leasing. In that case, Christina Grimes had leased a car for the weekend from Enterprise Leasing. The total costs associated with...

A. Harold Datz Appointed Chairperson of Philadelphia Bar Association Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. PHILADELPHIA, PA: A. Harold Datz, Of Counsel to the Philadelphia law firm Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. has been appointed Chairperson of Philadelphia Bar Association Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention. The Association’s Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention evaluates persons...

HGSK Partner, Terry D. Goldberg, Is Featured In The December 2014 Edition Of Suburban Life Magazine (Bucks County)

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Recently, Attorney Terry D. Goldberg was featured in Suburban Life Magazine, which highlighted his successes and various steps he took to become an accomplished lawyer. As a student, he attended Northeast High School and moved on to enroll at Temple University. Following...

Injured While Lifting Heavy Furniture At His Job

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. HGSK partner, Mark J. Kogan, resolved a case by way of a full Compromise and Release for $190,000.00. Our client was injured while lifting heavy furniture at his job. His injury required multiple surgeries to his shoulder and neck. This was a...

21st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. James C. Haggerty has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 21st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in the practice area of insurance law.

Update On Immigration

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Back in 2008, the president promised that immigration reform was overdue and that it was time to address the problem. Unfortunately, because of the lack of efficiency shown by Congress, comprehensive immigration reform has yet to be passed. The President instead has...

HGSK: Raising Breast Cancer Awareness In Women And Health Care Providers

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. HGSK actively supported Breast Cancer Awareness throughout the month of October, 2014, and participated in the National campaign to raise awareness of the disease. A hallmark aspect of the Awareness Campaign has been and remains the ‘early detection’ of breast cancer. Given...

James C. Haggerty, Esquire Presented Oral Argument To The Superior Court Of Pennsylvania

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. On October 7, 2014 James C. Haggerty, Esquire presented Oral Arguments to the Superior Court of Pennsylvania. This case involved an appeal from a Judgment entered against the plaintiff by the trial court. HGSK represented Teresa O’Brien on the appeal after trial....

A. Harold Datz, Esquire Was Selected To Deliver Remarks On Behalf Of The Philadelphia Bar Association At The Naturalization Ceremony

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. A. Harold Datz, Esquire (Of Counsel) was selected to deliver remarks on behalf of the Philadelphia Bar Association at the Naturalization Ceremony for new citizens on August 21, 2014. The ceremony took place at the United States Courthouse at 6th and Market...

21st Edition Of Best Lawyers In America

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. HGSK attorney, James C. Haggerty, was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in the 21st Edition of Best Lawyers in America® in the practice area of Insurance Law.

Mark Kogan Recently Resolved a Complicated Case

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. HGSK attorney Mark Kogan recently resolved a complicated case involving the death of a Philadelphia County prison guard for $175,000.00. The client had been assaulted by a prisoner and had been permanently disabled from the altercation. While recovering from the injury, he...

Wolfe v. Allstate Property & Casualty Insurance Company

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. HGSK is active in the Pennsylvania Association for Justice, an organization of trial lawyers in Pennsylvania dedicated to the rights of injured persons. In this regard, working with Scott Cooper, Esquire of Schmidt & Kramer in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, James C. Haggerty and...

PA’s Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist Stacking Rules Clarified

Pennsylvania’s UM and UIM Stacking Rules Clarified Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Editor’s note: The author represented Nationwide in the Sackett cases, filed the amicus brief for the Pennsylvania Association for Justice in Bumbarger and represents the plaintiff in Seiple. In Pennsylvania, questions exist as to whether...

Judge OKs Punitives Claim For Cellphone Use In Crash Case

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. A Philadelphia trial judge has allowed three plaintiffs in a personal injury case to seek punitive damages against a truck driver they claim was talking on his cellphone when he collided with their vehicle. On June 6, in Simmons v. Lantry, Philadelphia...

HGSK Litigation Paralegal Publishes Articles in Legal Intelligencer

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Christine M. Flynn, litigation paralegal with HGSK, with more than 24 years of experience in the legal field, has published two articles in The Legal Intelligencer. Her most recent article is, “Effective Writing Skills Fundamental for Paralegals.” This followed her February article...

A. Harold Datz Re-Appointed To Pennsylvania Bar Association House Of Delegates

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. A. Harold Datz, Of Counsel to the Philadelphia law firm Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. has been re-appointed to the Pennsylvania Bar Association House of Delegates. The House of Delegates is an entity that establishes policies for the Pennsylvania Bar Association....

HGSK On Univision

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. HGSK has begun airing its first television spot on Spanish-language channel Univision. HGSK has long been recognized as an integral contributor in the Latino community, known as Los Abogados de Nuestra Comunidad (The Lawyers of Our Community). HGSK’s ongoing partnership with Latino...

A. Harold Datz Appointed to Philadelphia Bar Association Judicial Commission Task Force

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. A. Harold Datz, Of Counsel to the law firm Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. has been appointed to the Philadelphia Bar Association Judicial Commission Task Force. The Task Force was created by Chancellor William P. Fedullo to make recommendations on measures...

HGSK Attorney Bernardo Carbajal Appointed To Reading School Board

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. HGSK attorney Bernardo Carbajal was appointed yesterday to fill one of two vacancies on the Reading School Board by the current members of the board. The vacancies resulted because two members resigned. The school board asked for applications to fill the vacant...

Supreme Court Decision Rendered

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania recently issued its decision in AA Mid-Atlantic Insurance Company v. Ryan, a case in which HGSK partner Jim Haggerty had filed an Amicus Curiae Brief on behalf of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice. The Pennsylvania Association for...

Lawyers’ Club Of Philadelphia

Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. James C. Haggerty, Esquire has been elected to a three-year term of the Lawyers’ Club of Philadelphia. The Lawyers’ Club began in 1982 as an organization to promote collegiality among attorneys and the prompt and fair administration of justice in the court...