Archive for the ‘Law’


November 9th, 2008

Credit Card Laws in PA

Know your rights and obligations under Pennsylvania Law if you have defaulted on a credit card account.

Credit Card collection lawsuits are rapidly increasing in Pennsylvania, especially with the down economy. The volume of phone calls and emails that I receive on this topic is astounding. What I have discovered is that many people do not know their rights or how to handle these situations. I can say with certainty that contacting a Consumer Attorney is a very good move. Unfortunately, many people call me after the credit card company or collection agency has a judgment against them. Had they called sooner, I might have been able to help them.

September 23rd, 2008

Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Attorneys Are Agonizing Over The New Medicare Reimbursement

A new Medicare law, effective July 1, 2009, requires liability insurers (which include carriers who write CGL policies, auto policies, homeowners’ policies and those defendants who are self-insured such as supermarkets) to determine and report whether a claimant is covered and is entitled to Medicare benefits. If the claimant received Medicare benefits Medicare is holding out both hands to make sure they get 100% reimbursement.


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