Phillips, Phillips & Smith-Delach, P.C.

Best wishes for a happy and HEALTHY Christmas. While the holidays look different for many of us this year, we hope that the love and spirit of the holiday season will be with all of you.

Happy Hanukkah from our family to yours!

Small businesses need your support now more than ever (hey, Amazon is convenient but Jeff Bezos has enough money). Here are some tips for doing your holiday shopping with small business. https://www.shopify.com/blog/why-support-small-businesses

WINTER IS COMING....which means that you should have a plan for snow and ice removal at your home or business - if someone is injured from a fall on snow or ice on your property, you could be legally liable. Check some interesting hacks for snow and ice removal at the link.

Not sure if you heard, but it's Election Day. Information can be found at the link about how to find your polling place, what you may need to bring with you, what to expect, and how to report any problems with voting. https://www.votespa.com//Pa/Voting-at-a-Polling-Place.aspx

If you have a loved one in a nursing home, you may be unable to visit them due to Covid-related restrictions. There are steps you can take to closely monitor the condition of your loved one, such as care conferences, video chatting using the cell phone of an administrator, and requesting medical records. If you suspect that your loved one has been a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, call us at (724)225-9933 for a free evaluation of your claim.

The last day to register to vote in the general election is Monday, October 19. If you haven't registered, please click the link below.

If you are voting by mail in the upcoming general election, you can drop your ballot in a drop box as an alternative to placing it in the mail. A list of county-by-county drop box locations is below. https://www.votespa.com/voting-in-pa/pages/drop-box.aspx

The general election is just over a month away, and the deadline to register to vote is only three weeks away. Click at the link to ensure that you're registered. https://www.votespa.com/Register-to-Vote/Pages/default.aspx

This year, it may be more important than ever to get your flu shot. Here is a helpful resource to find where to get one near you.

When it comes to medical emergencies, timing is crucial - timing of tests, timing of medication, timing of transfer to another hospital. Hours and even minutes can mean the difference between life and death, or serious lifelong injury. If you believe that your treatment was delayed for a medical emergency such as heart attack, stroke, or blood clot, call our firm at 888-351-8069 for a free consultation.

Best wishes to all of our clients and friends who are heading back to school. Whether you are going into the classroom, learning virtually, or doing some combination of the two, we know that any decision you had to make about returning to school to teach or learn wasn't easy. Please stay safe!

It's not too early to request your mail-in ballot! Request your ballot at the link. https://www.votespa.com//Pag/Mail-and-Absentee-Ballot.aspx

If you are not comfortable coming to our office in person (we do require masks and have plenty of room for social distancing), we are happy to arrange a Zoom or Facetime meeting, or even an "old fashioned" phone meeting to discuss your medical malpractice, injury, or workers' comp case. Call us at (888)351-8069 to arrange a consultation today!

Today is Thursday, so that means it's time for the Main Street Farmer's Market!

If you are experiencing symptoms consistent with Covid-19 or believe that you have been exposed to the virus, a mobile testing site is available TODAY (June 25) at Canonsburg Hospital until 4pm. More details can be found at the link.

If you believe you've been a victim of medical malpractice, contact us today for a free consultation. Although you have two years to file suit, the particular requirements for filing a case against a doctor or hospital mean it can take several months for a medical malpractice attorney to investigate your claim. Call us at (888)351-8069 or visit us a www.washpainjurylaw.com for more information.

CONGRATULATIONS to Denny Phillips and Laura Phillips for being named as 2020 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers! Laura has also been selected as one of the Top 50 Women Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Top 50 Pittsburgh Super Lawyers.

We are excited that Washington and Allegheny Counties are moving to the green phase next week. For the safety of our staff and clients, we will continue to require appointments for in-person meetings, and will happily meet with you virtually as well. Please call us at (724)225-9933 to arrange a virtual or in-person appointment today!