ritten by Eric Shore, a disability and injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Eric A. Shore. Under the 2026 ADA, a reasonable accommodation is a practical change at work that helps a qualified employee with a disability perform the essential parts of their job without...
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In Pennsylvania Can My Employer Fire Me While I’m on the 2026 FMLA?
Written by Eric Shore, a personal injury and disability lawyer at the Law Offices of Eric A. Shore. Yes, an employer can fire you while you are on FMLA leave, but only if it can prove the decision was completely unrelated to your leave and would have happened even if...
Who is the best lawyer for a serious or disabling injury in 2026?
The best lawyer for a serious or disabling injury in 2026 is someone who handles personal injury cases and also understands how injuries affect the ability to work, income, and job security. Serious injuries often lead to disability claims and employment issues, not...
What Parents Should Know After the January 2026 Elizabeth High School Crash
By Eric Shore, New Jersey personal injury lawyer Law Offices of Eric A. Shore When a car slammed into Elizabeth High School in January 2026 and injured a student, it was a reminder of something parents rarely think about until it happens. Schools feel safe, but when a...
What Is the 180-Day Deadline for an ERISA Long-Term Disability Appeal?
You opened the letter from your insurance company. Your long-term disability claim was denied. Your stomach dropped. Now what? If your disability benefits came through work, there's a good chance federal law controls your case. That law is ERISA, which stands for the...
Can I Work While Applying for Social Security Disability in Philadelphia and New Jersey in 2026?
Yes, Social Security does allow limited work while your disability application is pending. But just because you can doesn't mean you should. Working during the application process can seriously damage your case. I've represented tens of thousands of people filing for...
Hit by a Car on New Year’s Eve After Drinking in New Jersey? It Is Not Automatically Your Fault
Yes. You can still have a personal injury case in New Jersey if you were hit by a car while walking home on New Year’s Eve, even if you had been drinking. Alcohol alone does not automatically make the accident your fault. Most people assume it does. That assumption is...
Is January 2026 a Good Time to Apply for Social Security Disability?
If you're wondering how to choose the best time to apply for Social Security Disability in Philadelphia in 2026, here's the truth: January won't give you any special advantage. What actually matters is the date you became unable to work, not what month you submit your...
Should I Take Social Security at 62 If My Health Is Forcing Me to Stop Working?
No. Not without applying for other benefits at the same time. If your health is the reason you are thinking about early retirement, you should usually apply for disability and other benefits along with Social Security retirement. I have been seeing this exact...
Pennsylvania Ranks 6th Worst for Dog Attacks: Know Your Rights in 2026
When a dog bites you in Pennsylvania in 2026, the owner is on the hook for your medical expenses automatically. It doesn't matter if the dog never bit anyone before or if the owner swears their pet is normally gentle.I've been handling dog bite cases throughout...
What to Do After a Car Accident in Philadelphia in 2026
A fender bender on the Schuylkill or getting T-boned at a South Philly intersection can turn your whole day upside down in seconds. You're disoriented, your car's wrecked, and you're still processing what happened while the other driver is already making calls....
If a Bat or Raccoon Bites You in Philadelphia, Can You Sue the Property Owner in 2026?
Absolutely. If you got bitten by a raccoon or bat on someone else's property in Philadelphia, you can hold that property owner accountable when they knew about a wildlife problem and did nothing to fix it. Since 1994, I've represented people across the city who...
What should I do after a dog bite in South Jersey this winter (2026)
If you are bitten by a dog in New Jersey, you must get medical care right away and report the bite to the local animal control or health department. New Jersey uses strict liability under N.J.S.A. 4:19-16, so the dog owner is responsible even if the dog never bit...
Do I Still Have a Case if the Pedestrian Accident Was Partly My Fault in Pennsylvania in 2026
Many people call the Law Offices Of Eric A. Shore with the same fear. They were hit while walking or crossing the street in Philadelphia, but they feel they made a mistake. They think they stepped out too fast or crossed at the wrong spot. They think that one mistake...
Can You Sue If the Insurance Company Says You ‘Provoked’ the Dog in Philadelphia? (2026)
Short answer: Yes, you can still have a strong dog-bite case in Philadelphia even if the insurance company says you "provoked" the dog. Pennsylvania uses comparative negligence, which means your percentage of fault may reduce your compensation, but your claim doesn't...










