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Freeburn Law Lawyer Voted Select Lawyer

Richard A. Sadlock, Esq., Named Lancaster Select Lawyer Freeburn Law is proud to announce that personal injury attorney, Richard A. Sadlock, has been voted Lancaster County “Select Lawyer” in a recently compiled Select Lawyers Peer Review. The independent research group, Polk-Lepson Research group, based in York, PA, polled licensed attorneys in Lancaster County. They asked these legal professionals who, among their colleagues, would they refer a friend…

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Pedestrian Injured by Car

Freeburn Law Wins Jury Verdict Freeburn Law is pleased to announce that Richard E. Freeburn won a jury verdict in Dauphin County on behalf of a pedestrian injured by car. Freeburn was assisted by Ryan McDaniel. The defendant driver claimed she brought her car to a stop before entering the crosswalk, and that she never hit the Plaintiff. Freeburn was able to prove that Defendant…

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Pool Safety

Summer Fun = Pool Safety Summer time is all about Fun-in-the-Sun. It is a time to play baseball, soccer, tennis, golf, but most of all it is  about swimming. Swimming in the backyard or neighborhood pool. For many children it is the highlight of their summer experiences. To keep the Fun in the Sun when we are by the pool it is important to learn…

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Freeburn Law Supports FOP Lodge 65

FOP Lodge 65 Annual Golf Tournament Freeburn Law is proud to support the FOP Lodge 65 Annual Golf Tournament held on July 7, 2014 at Hidden Valley Golf Course. Our firm founder, Richard E. Freeburn, Esq.,  played golf with Gary Lightman, Esq., Roy Pinto, President of the Pennsylvania Corrections Officers Association, and Stephen Schneider, Esq., Manager of the law firms’ Workers’ Compensation Department. Bruce Edwards,…

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Valet Service Has No Duty to Intoxicated Person

Pennsylvania Superior Court  Finds Mohegan Sun Valet Service has No Duty to Intoxicated Person Maranko v. Downs, W.L. 2841549 (Pa. Super 2014). Opinion by Panella, joined by Platt (Senior Judge assigned to Superior Court), dissent by Mundy. This case raises an issue of first impression in this Commonwealth regarding the duty and ultimate liability of a valet service when an automobile is returned to an allegedly…

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Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage

Should I Purchase Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage? What type of auto insurance and how much insurance you should purchase can be one of the  most important decisions that you can make when protecting the future for you and your loved ones. In Pennsylvania you have two very critical decisions: whether to purchase Full or Limited Tort, and; whether to carry Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage….

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Full Tort vs Limited Tort

What is the best choice – Full Tort vs Limited Tort? Residents of Pennsylvania are faced with a very important decision when they buy personal auto insurance. Should they buy full tort or limited tort coverage? Limited tort may cost less money, but is it the best decision for your family? The Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation Law Firm, Freeburn Law, want you to know…

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Personal Injury vs Workers’ Compensation

Is the Injury a Worker’s Compensation or a Personal Injury Claim? What constitutes a workers’ compensation claim or a personal injury claim can be very complicated. When you have complicated legal questions, it is best to contact a worker’s compensation and personal injury lawyer that has years of experience and stays up-to-date on WCAB and Commonwealth Court decisions. Freeburn Law workers’ compensation lawyers are certified…

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Do SSD Benefits Affect Workers’ Comp Benefits

PA Commonwealth Court Decision Limits When SSD Benefits Affect Workers’ Comp Benefits Are you wondering if your SSD benefits affect Workers’ Comp Benefits? A recent PA Commonwealth Court decision may affect your claim and your SSD and workers’ comp benefits. Freeburn Law, certified PA Workers’ Compensation Lawyers will be glad to speak you to see if your SSD benefits affect workers’ comp benefits. We don’t charge you unless we are…

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Work Injury Caused by Chemical Exposure

Is My Work Injury Caused by Chemical Exposure, Fumes, or Other Substances Covered by Work Comp? Yes! Injuries, diseases and illnesses that are causally related to exposure to chemicals, fumes or other substances in the work place are covered work injuries. All employers and chemical suppliers doing business in Pennsylvania must provide information about the identity and hazards of chemicals used in the workplace. The…

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Panther Ram Foundation Scholarship Fund for 2014

Freeburn Law Sponsors Panther Ram Foundation Freeburn Law, your Central Pennsylvania Personal Injury and Law Firm, was proud to sponsor the Panther Ram Foundation in 2014. The Panther Ram Foundation held a galla event on May 3, 2014 to honor this year’s scholarship recipients, two from Central Dauphin, two from Central Dauphin East and two from Dauphin County Vo-Tech. In addition,  two distinguished Central Dauphin Alumnus…

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Pedestrian Accidents in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties

Children Are Pedestrian Accident Victims Sadly, in the past two days there were two pedestrian accidents in Lancaster and Lebanon counties that resulted in the deaths of a 2 year old boy and an 11 year old girl and injuries to a 6 year old boy. All 3 children were at home at the time of the accidents, but were struck by a truck in each…

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Do I Have to Treat With Company Doctors After My Work Injury

Do I have to treat with company doctors? One of the most common questions after any injury at work concerns your work injury treatment. Are you required to treat with a “company” doctor or can you treat with “your” doctor? To answer your question of , “do I have to treat with company doctors?”  depends on whether your employer has met certain requirements. If the requirements are…

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Work Related Heart Attack

Are Heart Attacks and Related Heart Problems Caused by Physical Trauma or Exertion At Work Covered by Workers’ Compensation? Do you think you have had a work related heart attack? Many workers and employers have the misconception that workers who suffer heart attacks, episodes of angina, and other heart related problems are not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits as a result of their heart condition. This…

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PA Workers’ Compensation Benefits and A Pre-existing Condition

Is My Pre-Existing Condition Covered by Workers’ Compensation? Many workers and their employers have the  misconception that a worker is not entitled to Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits if they suffer a work injury and have a pre-existing condition or an underlying condition.   This is not TRUE!  If the work injury merely aggravates the pre-existing condition or underlying condition and is not the sole cause of…

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Workers’ Compensation Rights

Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Rights A worker who is injured in a work accident may be entitled to Worker’s Compensation benefits. However, the workers’ compensation laws and  procedures are complicated. Injured workers must know their workers’ compensation rights!  Knowing your workers’ compensation rights can mean getting medical attention, compensation and benefits that you deserve. The workers’ compensation attorneys at Freeburn Law can help you with any questions that you…

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Accidents and Traffic Continue in Harrisburg

Harrisburg Car Accident and Delays Rain and sleet continue to affect Harrisburg and the surrounding communities.  Many of the roadways are covered in rain and ice.  News sources have reported numerous accidents and traffic delays.  There are multiple car accidents on the Pennsylvania Turnpike between the Carlisle and Gettysburg Pike exits.  Traffic is delayed on Interstate 83 because of a vehicle fire.  There was also…

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Full Tort: Protecting your rights in case of an auto accident

FULL TORT OR  LIMITED TORT COVERAGE IN PENNSYLVANIA Freeburn Law want YOU to KNOW the TRUTH about Pennsylvania automobile insurance! Full Tort is NOT Full Coverage! When purchasing your auto insurance, you must consider not only the price of the coverage, but also protecting your rights and the rights of members of your family if injured in an auto accident. In Pennsylvania you are given the opportunity to chose between “Limited…

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Freeburn Law founder Richard E. Freeburn again honored as a SUPER LAWYER

Freeburn Law, is pleased to announce that its founder, Richard E. Freeburn, Esq., has been selected to SUPER LAWYERS, 2012 edition, as one of the top personal injury lawyers in Pennsylvania. This marks the second year in a row that Freeburn has been chosen as a SUPER LAWYER. Freeburn also received the honor in 2011. SUPER LAWYERS is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who…

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