Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: An Easy-to-Understand Explanation

By Dennis L. Plank, Attorney Are you living in Lancaster County and struggling with debt? Wonder if Chapter 7 bankruptcy may help? Maybe you dug yourself into a financial hole with bad spending habits. Or maybe life threw you a curve, like job loss or unexpected medical bills. It's possible you can improve your situation by giving up extras like gym memberships, cutting your…

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Don’t Give Up: Tips for Fighting a Denied Social Security Disability Claim

By Dennis L. Plank, Attorney If you live in Lancaster County and become disabled, you have options. Social Security Disability Insurance is a monthly benefit paid to you and your family if you are no longer able to work. However, denied Social Security disability claims can unfairly prevent you from getting the financial assistance you deserve. The truth is, securing those benefits is no…

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5 Common Reasons Workers’ Comp Claims are Denied (and What You Can Do to Challenge Them.)

By Dennis Plank, Attorney Workers' comp claims in Lancaster are not always straightforward. If you work in Lancaster County and you are injured on the job, you are usually entitled to compensation under The Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act. Our state laws require most employers to carry insurance that will pay benefits to cover medical bills, lost wages, and possibly a lump-sum settlement to employees…

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How to Avoid Mistakes When You Appeal a Denied Social Security Disability Claim

By Dennis Plank, Attorney Denied Social Security Disability claims can be tough to deal with, for many reasons. Suffering from a disabling injury or medical condition is already challenging, both physically and emotionally. Not only must you deal with the effects of your disability, but also with the worry of how you are going to provide for yourself and your family if you are…

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Your Workers’ Comp Claim has Been Denied. What do You do Next?

By Dennis L. Plank, Attorney Many of us work hard at our jobs. We show up day after day, giving our employers our best efforts. But even dedicated, experienced employees may get hurt on the job. That's why denied workers' compensations claims are so frustrating. In 1915, Pennsylvania enacted the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act to provide medical benefits and to compensate workers for lost…

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The Pros and Cons of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

By Dennis Plank, Attorney Debt is a fact of life for many in Lancaster County, and perhaps for you, too. And sometimes that debt can become overwhelming. You may be wondering if Chapter 7 bankruptcy right for you. Maybe years of poor spending habits, mounting credit card balances and rising interest rates have finally caught up with you. Or perhaps a major life event…

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