An extra set of eyes is always beneficial, especially one that captures everything that happens on the road and offers essential evidence. With dashboard cameras becoming increasingly common, many drivers wonder if dash cam footage can be used as evidence in a personal injury case in Pennsylvania. How Do Dash Cams Affect Car Accident Claims?…
Suffering an injury due to someone else’s wrongdoing can be overwhelming, and the road to compensation for damages just as much. The process takes both promptness and patience, particularly in Pennsylvania, where there are regulations regarding certain policies that are unique to the state. Here is a step-by-step guide to how to approach a personal…
It is yet another critical revelation in the pharmaceutical industry. French drugmaker Sanofi has been accused of destroying emails related to its 2019 recall of the over-the-counter heartburn medication, Zantac, following a FDA finding in 2018 that the drug contains potentially toxic levels of N-nitrosodimethylamine, or NDMA – a carcinogen. According to a May 7th…
As we continue acclimating to our “new normal,” millions of people continue to work from home. While injuries sustained at an employee’s place of work are covered by workers’ compensation, what about those sustained while working from home? According to the rulings of Pennsylvania Courts, work-from-home injuries are generally included as compensable claims. However, there…
Every day, emergency service workers and road crews risk their lives to assist people who need immediate assistance or whose cars have broken down. Fortunately, in Pennsylvania, the laws are changing to protect those in emergency response areas. Understanding the Move Over Law Act 105 of 2020, signed on October 29th, 2020, took effect on…
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month and to bring more attention to this cause, Attorney Gregg Freeburn of Fight for Riders, along with Adam Gill, the Assistant State Coordinator of A.B.A.T.E. of PA’s program, Operation Save a Life (OSAL) spoke on Good Day PA! about motorcycle safety. Fight for Riders is a division of Freeburn Hamilton…
The spread of COVID-19, the coronavirus, has led to the closure of many businesses and offices across the U.S. including the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) field office network. The closure of the field offices, which began on Tuesday, March 24th, is set to continue until further notice. For those that depend on SSA for disability,…
COVID-19, commonly referred to as the Coronavirus, has been all over social media and the news after its recent outbreak in the U.S. While we know how it can impact our health, many workers have been wondering how the spread of the virus could affect them. Prevention Taking the necessary precautions to avoid getting the…
Written by Gregg Freeburn Over the summer, we sent our oldest daughter to summer camp and she rode on a school bus for the first time. She was so proud and happy to sit with her friends. We waved goodbye to her from the street as she was barely able to see out of the windows on…
When deciding on what type of car to purchase, one thing people always evaluate is whether or not the car is safe and dependable, typically relying on available crash test information provided by the government. In an effort to reduce the number of injuries and deaths on our roads, the federal government implemented crash tests…
The Senate Transportation Committee has approved Senate Bill 773, known as Deana’s Law, which was named in memory of Deana Eckman, a Delaware County woman who was killed by a drunk driver who had multiple previous DUI convictions. About The Law Deana’s Law would require the use of specific technology in order to deter and…
When you’re in a car accident, one of the very first things everyone asks you is if you are okay. And while you may be ready to affirm the answer, you may want to give it a bit of time. Sometimes symptoms of injuries – even serious ones – can be delayed after an accident….
A new study from researchers at Penn State Hazleton and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has found that video-based “threat appeals” diminished the impulsive decision-making skills that are associated with those who text and drive. The study serves as a promising discovery as a possible means for striving to reduce – or…
Freeburn Hamilton is proud to have teamed up with the Blue Mountain Chapter of the Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education (A.B.A.T.E.) of PA, for its Third Annual Ride for Smiles. A.B.A.T.E. of Pennsylvania is a non-profit organization made up of motorcycle enthusiasts who are dedicated to protecting the rights of motorcyclists through political change,…
Dick Freeburn of Freeburn Hamilton and Bob LeGore of A.B.A.T.E. recently visited ABC 27’s Good Day PA to discuss the organization and its program, Operation Save a Life. The segment is available below: About A.B.A.T.E. A.B.A.T.E. stands for the Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education. A.B.A.T.E. of Pennsylvania is an organization of motorcyclists dedicated to the protection of the individual rights of motorcyclists…
The Americans with Disabilities Act was passed on July 26th, 1990 in order to protect individuals with disabilities in many areas of life including jobs, schools, public or private locations, or transportation. As we celebrate the ADA’s 29th anniversary, we share with our readers the five sections (“titles”) of the ADA and the impact it…
Fourth of July is a time to celebrate America’s independence –with many displaying their national pride by attending parades, festivals, and barbeques. This year, AAA estimates 41.4 million Americans will be hitting the road to get to their celebration destination, the most on record for the holiday and an increase of 4.3% over last year….
Recently, Dick Freeburn of Freeburn Hamilton appeared on ABC 27’s Good Day PA to announce an expansion of the firm’s practice areas to include Social Security Disability cases. You may view the segment here: What is Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)? Social Security Disability Insurance is a benefit provided by the Social Security Administration that…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) makes Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits available to citizens who are currently disabled and unable to work due to an impairment caused by illness or injury. Sadly, the SSA denies the majority of claims for SSDI benefits—including 60% of initial claims—and 85% of appeals. To make matters worse, an…
Recently, Dick Freeburn of Freeburn Hamilton and Bob Einsel of the Pennsylvania State Police Museum visited ABC 27’s Good Day PA to discuss the museum’s Historical, Educational, and Memorial Center (HEMC) with host Amy Kehm. A clip of the segment is available below. About the Pennsylvania State Police Historical, Educational, & Memorial Center The…
They were very hands on through out the whole process. Always available. Made the whole process easy.
Tracy W.
