Kitay Law Offices Blog

13 Apr

Can a Passenger in a Car Drink Alcohol in Pennsylvania?

If I’m a passenger, can I drink in the car in Pennsylvania? What about if I’m driving, can my passengers drink? While it goes without saying that we cannot drink and drive, these are valid questions. After all, if you’re a passenger, you’re not driving under the influence and putting lives at risk. However, under Pennsylvania law, passengers drinking alcohol in a car is generally not permitted, and open containers are prohibited for both drivers...

13 Apr

COVID-19 Employment Law Review for Pennsylvania [Q&A]

COVID-19 and the Workplace: Pennsylvania Employment Law Q&A Have questions about COVID-19 and employment law in Pennsylvania? The coronavirus pandemic has workers everywhere asking important employment law questions. To that end, this blog post answers common questions about your workplace rights amidst COVID-19 and the coronavirus. Can my employer fire me if I miss work due to COVID-19? Like COVID-19, this legal question is novel. Based on existing Pennsylvania and U.S. law, the answer is...

7 Apr

Early Release from Jail Possible Due to Coronavirus in PA

You Can Get Released From Jail Early Due to Coronavirus in Pennsylvania April 8, 2020 – Early release from jail is possible due to the coronavirus in Pennsylvania. The coronavirus pandemic can get you early release from jail because the authorities want to stop COVID-19 from spreading. Therefore, you should contact an attorney if your friend or family member is in jail. Not everyone will qualify for early release from jail due to coronavirus, so you...

30 Mar

Permanent Restrictions for Workers’ Comp in PA

Permanent restrictions for workers’ comp are a big deal in Pennsylvania. It means you are unlikely to fully recover from your work injury. In addition, it means you will likely continue living with pain and limitations for the rest of your life. Permanent restrictions can also lead to lots of changes in your worker’s comp case, including: Light-Duty Job Offer Independent Medical Evaluation Impairment Rating Evaluation Vocational Evaluation What Are Permanent Restrictions for Workers’ Comp?...

25 Mar

Collecting Unemployment and Workers’ Comp in PA

Are you trying to collect Unemployment and Workers’ Comp benefits in PA? Want to know the difference between collecting Unemployment and Workers’ Comp? Curious if you can collect Unemployment after your Workers’ Comp settlement? We’ll answer these questions, and more, in this article. Collecting Unemployment and Workers’ Comp: What’s the Difference? Unemployment and Workers’ Comp are two completely different programs. At first glance, they may appear similar. However, they provide very different benefits. In addition,...

10 Mar

What’s the difference between Full Tort and Limited Tort car insurance policies in Pennsylvania?

In this article we will explore the difference between a full tort and limited tort car insurance policy in Pennsylvania. In Pennsylvania, you have the option to purchase two different types of car insurance policies. These options are either a “limited tort” policy or a “full tort” policy. Each policy type determines the kinds of damages you can recover, if the accident wasn’t your fault. Therefore, to understand the difference between “limited tort” and “full...

9 Mar

Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Rights – How to File & Get Benefits

In this article we will discuss how to exercise your Pennsylvania workers’ compensation rights. This includes everything from filing your workers’ comp claim to getting benefits. Pennsylvania workers’ compensation rights apply to workers injured on the job. More specifically, the benefits include medical care for your injury and wage benefits for missed work. The state has a simple process for filing your workers’ compensation claim. In fact, your employer takes the lead in reporting your...

29 Jan

When You Need a Car Accident Lawyer in Pennsylvania

You might never need a car accident lawyer in Pennsylvania. However, the odds are fair that you may. The average driver in the U.S. files an insurance claim for an auto accident every 17.9 years. So, if you drive long enough, you will very likely have a car accident. Accidents with no injuries or property damage might not need a lawyer. However, about 3 million people suffer injuries in the 6 million car accidents that...

2 Jan

Kitay Law Offices Obtains $310,000 Workers’ Compensation Settlement for Pennsylvania Police Officer

The workers’ compensation lawyers at Kitay Law Offices fought hard and won a $310,000 workers’ comp settlement recently. Our client is a former Gulf War Veteran and Patrolman First Class for a township police department. He was assaulted while on the job and was dragged 50 feet by a suspect. His left shoulder and left knee had damage with severe strains and a lot of pain. Sadly, his injuries became worse when the police department...

10 Oct

Kitay Law Offices’ own Attorney Thomas Pivnicny is an $18 million dollar winner!

Attorney Thomas Pivnicny has fought and won $18 million dollars in settlement payouts for his clients since 2012. Attorney Thomas Pivnicny focuses on auto accident, premises liability, personal injury, and workers’ compensation cases. His skills have won our clients over $18 million dollars in settlements! Impressive, right? Kitay Law Offices is where Thomas wanted to work from the start. From the first time Thomas met the owner of Kitay Law Offices, Ken Kitay, he realized...