On behalf of McCormick & Vilushis LLC | Oct 16, 2019 | Firm News
There are two basic parts to the Social Security Administration’s standard for disability: a condition that is likely to result in death and/or last more than a year and that prevents you from working. Sometimes, it can take months for the Administration...
On behalf of McCormick & Vilushis LLC | Jun 24, 2019 | Firm News, Personal Injury
Road deaths in Pennsylvania and around the country fell slightly in 2018 according to recently released figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, but the agency’s preliminary fatality report also reveals a worrying rise in the number of...
On behalf of McCormick & Vilushis LLC | Jun 10, 2019 | Firm News, Workers Compensation
With an estimated 1,300 workers dying from heat-related illness each year in Pennsylvania and across the U.S., employers must do all they can to keep their workers safe during the warmer months. There are several protective actions that employers can take. All...
On behalf of McCormick & Vilushis LLC | May 28, 2019 | Firm News, Personal Injury
Pennsylvania residents may know that Tesla is one of the leading proponents of autonomous vehicle technology despite some setbacks. The company’s Autopilot feature, which was introduced in 2018, has been linked to a series of deadly crashes. An update to the...
On behalf of McCormick & Vilushis LLC | May 16, 2019 | Firm News
According to studies, one in four workers will experience a disability that prevents them from working by the time they reach retirement. While disabilities may not be uncommon for workers, the process for applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can...
On behalf of McCormick & Vilushis LLC | May 14, 2019 | Firm News, Personal Injury
From July 14 to 20, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will have law enforcement officials across Pennsylvania and the rest of the U.S. looking out for unsafe drivers. This period of increased enforcement is called Operation Safe Driver Week, and it is an annual...
On behalf of McCormick & Vilushis LLC | May 3, 2019 | Firm News, Personal Injury
Truck fleet owners in Pennsylvania and across the US are adding new safety tech to their vehicles, but this in itself is not enough. Many truckers are actually disabling or manipulating the devices, perhaps out of distrust for the technology or a desire to act...
On behalf of McCormick & Vilushis LLC | Apr 19, 2019 | Firm News
The brain performs a variety of functions. It regulates life-sustaining activities, manages physical movements, remembers language skills, solves problems and allows creativity. Because our brains do so many things, it can be life-altering if someone’s brain...
On behalf of McCormick & Vilushis LLC | Apr 16, 2019 | Firm News, Workers Compensation
Pennsylvania workers could be at risk of a serious injury accident. Some types of workplace incidents are more common than others. Liberty Mutual tracked some of the most frequent ones. The most common cause was overexertion, causing $13.11 billion in medical bills...
On behalf of McCormick & Vilushis LLC | Apr 3, 2019 | Firm News, Workers Compensation
For nurses in Pennsylvania and across the country, a fairer, more supportive working environment can also help to reduce workplace injuries. This was the finding of a study completed by researchers at Michigan State University and Portland State University, who noted...
