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May is Lupus Awareness Month

Posted on: May 24, 2018. Category: News

The month of May has been dedicated to Lupus awareness. According to the Lupus Foundation, nearly two-thirds of people do not know what Lupus is. By dedicating the month of May to the disease, the Lupus Foundation hopes to raise public awareness. During the month, the Lupus Foundation of America, along with individuals, communities and the media, will be educating the public and raising awareness about the disease known as lupus. Lupus...

New Pennsylvania Fireworks Law Explained & Safety Tips: Infographic

Posted on: May 23, 2018. Category: News

Fireworks can be a fun holiday activity for your family or even the whole neighborhood, but they are also very dangerous, and you need to be careful to keep your family safe. Pennsylvania’s new fireworks law allows adults to buy and use more powerful types of fireworks, in addition to the novelties already allowed. The infographic below outlines the new law and offers tips on how to stay safe around fireworks year-round. The Berger and Green...

An Introduction to Workers’ Compensation Law in Pennsylvania.

Posted on: May 23, 2018. Category: News

Workers’ Compensation protects employees and employers in the event of a work-related accident. In the unfortunate event of an accident at work, it is important to know your rights. Workers’ Compensation allows an employee to receive medical treatment and compensation of any wage loss because of a work-related injury or disease. Workers’...

SSD Lawyer Spotlight: Lawyer Regina M. Brown

Posted on: May 23, 2018. Category: News

Attorney Regina M. Brown was born in Rochester, Pennsylvania in 1978 where she graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1996. She then attended Slippery Rock University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Political Science and was a member of Phi Sigma Pi, National Honor Society. Ms. Brown went on to earn her Juris Doctor in 2003 from Duquesne University School of Law. While in law school, Ms. Brown participated in the University’s...

Michaels Stores Recalling Spin Art Kits due to Potential Burn Hazards.

Posted on: May 23, 2018. Category: Product Liability

The well-known craft store, Michaels, has recalled 110,000 of their spin art kits due to a potential burn hazard. The kit includes a battery operated spinning circle where users then squirt paint on it to make a colorful design. The recall has been issued after the company received two reports of the kits overheating. The battery compartments can overheat causing burning injuries or a fire. No injuries have...

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