Author: Ken Saffren

If you’ve experienced flood damage in your home or place of business, it’s reasonable to expect your flood insurance company to pay for the damages according to the terms of your policy. Unfortunately, insurance policies can be riddled with confusing jargon and not always straightforward. Policyholders don’t always understand what they’re covered for, especially when it involves a flood...

If you’ve been injured at work, you’re already dealing with the physical and financial consequences of that injury. Fighting for the financial benefits you’re entitled to take away from the time and energy you should be devoting to your recovery. As an employee, you have legal rights. It may be time to consult with a work injury lawyer to help you protect them. The Lehigh Valley work injury...

Getting fired from your job can be devastating, both personally and financially. But if you’ve been fired for who you are or another “protected” reason, your termination may have been considered illegal. If so, you may be able to file a wrongful termination claim against your employer and be compensated for your losses. However, proving wrongful termination can be complicated. The Reading, PA,...

Like anyone, you want the place you call home to be as healthy and safe as possible. But lurking out of sight, something as small as half the width of a human hair may be damaging your home and your health. Mold. It can cause serious property damage and health issues. Even worse, some molds have mycotoxins that can have far more severe implications. Have you been exposed to toxic mold in your...

For injured workers in Pennsylvania, workers’ comp offers essential benefits, paying medical bills and supplementing income after a workplace accident or illness. In most cases, it works as it should, helping injured workers heal so they can get back to work. But it’s not perfect. The employer’s workers’ comp insurance company may dispute or deny a claim. Or the injured party’s doctor says...

You’ve just been fired from your job, and here you are, cleaning out your workspace. What happened? And now, what do you do? Does your employer have the right to fire you without a reason? Do you have any legal recourse? Let the Reading wrongful termination attorneys at Saffren and Weinberg shed some light on the matter.   Can You Be Fired Without a Reason? Can your employer fire you...

Consider this scenario: you’ve hired a roofer to come out and make some repairs. He suggests that the limb overhanging your roof is part of your problem and should be removed. But when attempting to remove the limb, it shifts and lands right in the middle of your roof, causing some significant damage. Now, you need far more than a simple repair. Who is responsible for this new roof damage? And...

It’s spring here in Buckingham, which often means storms bringing high winds and hail. Hailstorms are some of the most damaging weather occurrences in the United States, causing millions of dollars in damage to buildings and property, and insurance companies commonly see an uptick in these property damage claims during the spring and summer months. As a home or business owner, you’ll want to...

Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law protects workers who have been injured on the job and can no longer work. Although it’s a crucial safety net for workers, an employer or their workers’ comp insurance carrier can deny or challenge benefits for various reasons. This denial can send the worker into a complex and time-consuming process of defending their claim and appealing the denial,...

If you’ve suffered a work-related injury or illness in Pennsylvania, workers’ compensation can be a crucial safety net that will pay for your medical expenses or provide wage-loss benefits until you can get back to work. While workers’ comp works well for most injured workers, it isn’t right for everyone. That’s why our Media workers’ comp attorneys at Saffren & Weinberg believe you...