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Northampton County – CLE “Pennsylvania Auto Insurance and Accidents: An Extensive Overview” Presented by William C. Rambo

How To Report a Nursing Home in PA: 5 Types of Elder Abuse

Nursing homes are supposed to be places where our older loved ones can live out their lives with care and comfort. Their needs should be met, and they should be able to trust those people providing th...

How To Check Nursing Home Violations

Taking care of our older loved ones and family members is incredibly important, and many families turn to nursing homes to provide round-the-clock care. Families rely on nursing homes for many reasons...

TJ Schick Recognized in 2024 Lehigh Valley Business Forty Under 40

We are thrilled to announce that Theodore J. (“TJ”) Schick, a partner at Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo, has been recognized as one o...

What Qualifies as a Work Injury?

Workers’ compensation is a system that provides employees with medical treatment and compensation for work-related injuries. If the injured person is unable to work, workers’ compensation provides...

Common Issues When Filing Workers Compensation Claim

We know how to anticipate challenges and issues in your workers’ compensation case, but there are some common issues in work injury claims that you should know about. These include: When you ar...

Eight Lawyers from Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo Named by Best Lawyers® 2025

At Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo, we are excited to announce that eight attorneys from our team have been named among the Best Lawyers in Americ...

Mark K. Altemose and Alexis Berg-Townsend Named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers®

Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo is excited to announce that Attorneys Mark K. Altemose and Alexis Berg-Townsend have been named 2025 Lawyers of th...

The Basics of Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation

Pennsylvania workers who get hurt on the job have protection in the form of certain benefits under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act. Every state in the country has its own unique workers�...

We’re Proud to Announce Our New Partner, Theodore J. Schick!

We are thrilled to announce the well-deserved promotion of Theodore J. Schick to partner at Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo. TJ has been a vital m...

How Are Personal Injury Settlements Paid Out?

Personal injury cases aim to provide aid for individuals who have suffered an injury due to the negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions of someone else. These cases encompass a wide range of ...

Here’s What To Do if You Suspect Nursing Home Neglect

The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is oftentimes a complex one. It comes with this unspoken trust that they will receive the care and attention they deserve from the nursing facility,...

When To Consult a Lawyer After a Truck Accident in Pennsylvania

According to Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation, there were a total of 169,641 non-fatal and fatal crashes in 2023. That’s a serious ...

How Long After an Accident Can You Sue for Personal Injury in PA?

If you’ve suffered harm due to another’s negligence, you may want to consider filing a personal injury claim. In Pennsylvania, as in the rest of t...

Mark K. Altemose and Kelly Rambo-Williams Selected for the 2024 Lehigh Valley Business Power 100 List

There are several reasons someone might become a lawyer, but quite a few consider it a chance to combine a passion for the law with a desire to help p...

My Loved One Fell in a Nursing Home and No One Saw It. What Now?

It’s the phone call that you never want to get — your loved one in nursing care has fallen. Worse, sometimes it seems to have happened in a vacuum...

How To Prove Nursing Home Negligence

Nursing home negligence is one of the worst violations of trust common in U.S. society. It is nothing less than a callous disregard for the well-being of the vulnerable. Unfortunately, nursing home ab...

What Kind of Cases Do Personal Injury Lawyers Handle

When accidents happen due to the negligence of another, a personal injury lawyer can offer a clear pathway to justice. For more than half a century, Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo has been at the...

Who Is Liable in a Truck Accident

Who Is Liable in a Truck Accident? If you were in a serious trucking accident, understanding liability is important if you’re seeking justice and compensation. From independent truck drivers, driver...

Get to Know Stephen A. Shamberg

Learn about what inspires Stephen A. Shamberg to fight for Pennsylvania residents every day. What is your current role? Associate Attorney How long have you worked at Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Ram...

Best Law Firms® 2024 Rankings Include Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo

It’s our 10th anniversary of Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo being recognized as one of America’s “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News – Be...

Traffic Accidents Spike During the Holidays

Labor Day is quickly approaching, and everyone knows what that means: A day off of work. A relaxing weekend to cook out or head out on the town. The short, four-day workweek to come back to afterward....

What Should You Do if You Have Been Injured in a Slip and Fall Accident?

Falls are one of the leading causes of preventable injuries in the U.S. According to recent statistics, falls accounted for almost a third of all non-...

What Should I Do if Someone From the Trucking Company Calls Me Before I’ve Picked a Truck Accident Lawyer?

It is never advisable to speak to a representative of the trucking company or their insurance carrier after an accident with a tractor-trailer. The in...

A Deep Dive into Motorcycle Accidents in Pennsylvania

Did you know that 176 road accidents in Pennsylvania in 2021 were caused by a motorcycle hitting a deer? Or that over 40% of motorcyclists involved in a motorcycle accident in Pennsylvania that year w...

What if I’ve Been Involved in an Accident with a Tractor-trailer?

After you are involved in an accident with a tractor-trailer, it is important to immediately look around and assess the situation. Are you and the oth...

After Suffering a Concussion, You May Need a Doctor AND a Lawyer

September 16th is National Concussion Awareness DayⓇ, a day on which the risks, signs, and treatment of concussions are highlighted to promote aware...

Raising Awareness About Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse

October is Long-Term Care Planning Month. The month creates awareness among senior citizens and their caretakers to understand and prepare for the outrageous costs of healthcare for adults. Long-term...

Abuse and Neglect in Long-Term Care Facilities: What You Need to Know

More than 8 million people in the U.S. receive support from long-term care services: nursing homes, home health agencies, residential care communities...

We are Hiring: Associate Attorney

Job Title: Associate Attorney Date Posted: June 20, 2023 Description: Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo have been serving the community for over 50 years. Our attorneys have experience in the practi...

How Many People Die In Fatal Workplace Injuries In Pennsylvania?

Across the United States, 5,190 people died as a result of workplace accidents in 2021. In Pennsylvania, the number of fatalities was 162. Pennsylvani...

Most Dangerous Times for Motorcyclists on Pennsylvania Roads

As we move into the summer months, more motorcyclists are taking advantage of warmer weather and open roads. Unfortunately, this also means more motorcycle accidents and more injured victims. At Cohen...

Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo Attorneys Once Again Selected to Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Super Lawyers has announced their Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for 2023, and the attorneys at Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo have again b...

C.E.O. and Managing Partner, Mark K. Altemose, Selected to Top 100 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers List for 2023

Mark Altemose has been featured on the list of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers or Rising Stars every year since 2005. He is highly respected by his colleag...

Alcohol and Compensation in Pennsylvania Motorcycle Accidents

Recently we took a deep dive into motorcycle accident statistics in Pennsylvania. One of the most striking statistics is related to drunk driving. The...

How important is it to wear a motorcycle helmet?

How important is it to wear a motorcycle helmet? Wearing a motorcycle helmet is one of the simplest ways to protect yourself from suffering a traumatic brain injury in a motorcycle accident. There ar...

Managing Partner Martin Cohen Honored with President’s Award

Managing Partner, Martin Cohen, was the recipient of the President’s Award at the 61st Annual Awards Dinner for the Lehigh Valley Labor Council on S...

2023 Settlements | Car Accidents

Combined settlements of $825,000 for a 71-year-old previously disabled woman who suffered compound fractures of both her knees when a vehicle made a left-hand turn in front of her vehicle when she was...

What are some protective measures I can take while riding a motorcycle in addition to wearing a helmet?

What are some protective measures I can take while riding a motorcycle in addition to wearing a helmet? Transcript: Wearing long pants, wearing a jac...

Dealing with a Cancer Misdiagnosis? Your Lawyer Can Help.

Everyone knows that, with cancer, wasted time can be fatal. We are bombarded with reminders to have regular health screenings – mammograms, colonoscopies, skin checks, pap smears – and to ...

Partner Mark Altemose Selected to The National Trial Lawyers Top 100

Partner Mark Altemose has been selected among The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 for Civil Plaintiff. The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 is an invitat...

Community News, Firm News, Video

Happy Holidays from Cohen Feeley Altemose & Rambo

This year, we wanted to shine a light on our community, and we present 12 Days of the Cohen Feeley Altemose & Rambo community. We wish you a happy holiday season! ...

Partner Barbara Baldo Honored with a 2022 Pro Bono Award from Northampton County Bar Association

Congratulations to Partner Barbara Baldo on being honored with a 2022 Pro Bono Award from Northampton County Bar Association. Barbara’s effor...

Cohen Feeley Altemose & Rambo Recognized in 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firm” Rankings

Cohen Feeley Altemose & Rambo is pleased to announce its inclusion the 2023 U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firm&#...

Associate Michael McKarski recovers $500,000.00 for a 25-year-old woman who suffered a torn ACL and an aggravation of PTSD symptoms in a Trucking Accident

Our client, a 25-year-old woman, was driving a vehicle when a truck rear-ended her at a high rate of speed, overturning the vehicle she was in. She wa...

Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo Voted Top Winner for Law Firm – Personal Injury in 2022 LVB Reader Ranking Awards

Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo is proud to announce they have been voted as the top winner for Law Firm – Personal Injury in the 2022 Lehig...

Partner Mark K. Altemose Named 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers®

Partner Mark K. Altemose was named “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Allentown by Best Lawyers® in their 2023 e...

Five Cohen Feeley Attorneys Included in 2023 Best Lawyers in America®

Best Lawyers® has been recognizing legal excellence for over three decades and is regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant ...

Kelly-Rambo Williams Wins $225,000 Jury Verdict for Client Injured in Motor Vehicle Accident

On April 13, 2022, partner Kelly Rambo-Williams won a $225,000 verdict from a Northampton County jury in favor of an injured plaintiff and his wife. T...

Mark K. Altemose Selected for Inclusion Top 100: 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers List

Congratulations to CEO and partner Mark K. Altemose for being selected for inclusion in the Top 100: 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers List. Every year,...

Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo Attorneys Named to 2022 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo is pleased to announce that seven attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyer...

Bicycle Safety and Special Relativity―A Bizarre but Sensible Combination

That title isn’t just for clickbait value; special relativity does, indeed, factor into one of the most common bicycle safety tips. (But, let...

Massive Pile-up on I-81 in Pennsylvania During Snow Squall

A massive pile-up on Monday, March 28, 2022, involved 39 commercial vehicles and 41 passenger vehicles after a snow squall came barreling down Interstate 81 in Pennsylvania. The wreck killed at least ...

Help! I was Injured on the Job. What Should I Do?

It is a day like no other. Everything seems to be going wrong. Your coffee is too weak, and your bagel doesn’t have enough cream cheese. To make matters even worse, your gas tank is completely empty...

Alexis Berg-Townsend Recognized in Lehigh Valley Business 2022 Women of Influence

Lehigh Valley Business has selected Alexis Berg-Townsend of Cohen Feeley Altemose & Rambo as a 2022 Women of Influence recipient. The Women of Inf...

Slipping and Sliding All Over Town ― What are the Responsibilities of a Landowner for Winter Wonderland Conditions?

Pennsylvania weather is the source (and butt) of many jokes. Many of them rightfully revolve around the fact that we can go from feeling like summer t...

Get to Know Theodore J. Schick

Current Role: Lawyer How long have you worked at Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo? I have been with the firm for almost ten years. What is it like to work at Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo? It is one of the greatest honors of my life to work ...

Community News, Firm News

Happy New Year!

As 2021 draws to a close, we want to take a moment to thank our community for a year full of smiles, even in unprecedented times. We wish you a Happy New Year and hope that your 2022 is as incredible as you are. ...

Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo Solidifies Rights of Traveling Employees in Unanimous State Supreme Court Case

It has been long-established that a traveling employee ― one who has no fixed place of work or for whom travel is an integral and regular part of on...

We’re Hiring: Associate Attorney

JOB TITLE: ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY DATE POSTED: November 16, 2021 JOB DESCRIPTION: Prominent Lehigh Valley Personal Injury Law Firm is currently seeking to fill a full-time Associate Attorney position in i...

Partner Martin Cohen Honored With Icon Honors Award

Partner Martin Cohen was honored with an Icon Honors award on November 3. This award recognizes Greater Lehigh Valley business leaders over the age of 60 for their notable success and demonstration of...

Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo Secures Win For Auto Insurance Policyholders in Rush v. Erie-Regular Use Exclusion Void

For over 30 years, insurance companies in Pennsylvania inserted a provision into standard household auto insurance policies that drastically limited t...

Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo Ranked In 2022 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”

Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo received two first-tier rankings in the 2022 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” According to Best...

Tort Tips for Trick-or-Treat

Halloween is one of the most popular holidays there are. While other holidays may have much more involvement ― cooking a massive meal for Thanksgiving or preparing decorated trees and wrapped gifts for Christmas ― few have the charm of dressing u...

Get to Know Michael J. McKarski

Current Role: Associate Attorney How long have you worked at Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo? I joined the firm in March of 2021. Why did you decide to become a lawyer? I decided to become an att...

Case News, Firm News

Partner Mark Altemose Recovers $345,000 for 67-Year-Old Woman in Auto Accident

Partner Mark Altemose Recovers $345,000 for 67-Year-Old Woman who Suffered a Hip Fracture-dislocation and Multiple Rib Fractures in an Auto Accident O...

Case News, Firm News

Partner Mark Altemose Wins $127,280 Arbitration Award for 38-Year-Old Man in Auto Accident

Partner Mark Altemose Wins $127,280 Arbitration Award for 38-Year-Old Man who Suffered Aggravation of Degenerative Disease in Auto Accident After Reje...

Case News, Firm News

Partner Mark Altemose Recovers $775,000 for 29-Year-Old Man in Auto Accident

Partner Mark Altemose Recovers $775,000 for 29-Year-Old Man Who Suffered Herniated Lumbar Disc in an Auto Accident Our client, a 29-year-old man who i...

Three Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo Attorneys Named 2021 Super Lawyers®

We are pleased to announce three of our attorneys have been listed as a 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyer: Mark Altemose Personal Injury General: Plainti...

Get to Know William Clifford Rambo

Current Role: Associate Attorney How long have you worked at Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo? About ten years. Why did you decide to become a lawyer? It was the first semester of college. I took a...

Founding Partner Dennis Feeley Named 2022 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers®

Founding Partner Dennis F. Feeley was named “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Allentown by Best Lawy...

Five Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo Attorneys Named 2022 Best Lawyers®

Best Lawyers® has been recognizing legal excellence for over three decades and is regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant ...

Get To Know Martin D. Cohen

Current Role: Firm Chairman and Founder How long have you worked at Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo? I started the firm in 1967. What is it like to work at Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo? It has been a very rewarding and diverse experience. ...

Riding Smart: Insurance Coverage for Your Motorcycle

Riding a motorcycle can be much more exhilarating than driving in a car. As the author Robert Pirsig put it in Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, “In a car you’re always in a compartment ....

Safety Tips for July 4th Fireworks: What (fire)Works and What Doesn’t (fire)Work

Fireworks, like modern combustion engines, operate on a few fundamental principles of physics. As Sir Isaac Newton is famously (not) quoted as saying:...

What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?

A personal injury attorney represents injured victims and their families and is there for you and your family when you are most in need. Personal injury attorneys represent those injured in a car acci...

Community News, Firm News

Alexis Berg-Townsend Raises $65,000 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2021 Man & Woman of the Year Campaign

In March, Partner Alexis Berg-Townsend was nominated as a candidate for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2021 Man & Woman of the Year &...

Partner Barbara Baldo Obtains $250,000 Settlement for Police Officer

Our client, a 54-year-old police officer, was rear-ended by a drunk driver, while on patrol. We alleged that he suffered multi-level herniated discs a...

Partner Alexis Berg-Townsend Obtains $225,000 Workers’ Compensation Settlement for Plant Operations Worker

Our client, a then 50-year-old plant operations worker, injured his right shoulder while setting up for an event in 2018. Given the traumatic injury t...

How Long Will My Case Take From Start To Finish?

As before, this is one of the most common questions I get during my initial consultations with clients. While every case is different, and while there are unforeseen circumstances that can throw off a...

Speaking Engagement

CLE Seminar: Important New Updates in Personal Injury Law

CEO and Managing Partner Mark Altemose will be presenting a CLE Seminar entitled “Important New Updates in Personal Injury Law” to the Northampton County Bar Association on April 15, 2021 and the ...

Community Event, Event, Fundraiser

LLS Shoot For A Cure

This fundraising event will take place rain or shine and will benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Each team organization participating should field a team of four shooters. No clay shooting experience is required. Details 8:30 AM – 9:15 ...

Community Event, Fundraiser

LLS Women of the Year Charitable Concert

The LLS Women of the Year Charitable Concert will Benefit Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Presented by Cohen Feeley Altemose & Rambo Featuring Craig Thatcher, Cliff Starkey and Pentley Holmes. Come...

Case News, Firm News

Man Injured in Accident at Nazareth Cement Plant Files Lawsuit

WFMZ Lehigh Valley Regional News recently featured Cohen Feeley Altemose and Rambo and their representation of Vincent DeNisi (33), a former Lehigh Va...

Case News, Firm News

PA Cement Miner Sues Following Work-Related Leg Amputation

Former Lehigh Valley Miner, Whose Leg Was Amputated After a Horrific Cement-Plant Worksite Injury, Filed Suit Today Alleging the Catastrophe Was Predictable and Preventable Easton, PA (April 6, 2021) ...

PBS39 Courageous Conversations with Martin Cohen

PBS39 invites area leaders to discuss important social topics, including race, equity, and justice, that affect our community in a weekly program called Courageous Conversations. This week, Martin C...

What is Products Liability?

All of us interact with countless manufactured products every day. From the beds our children sleep in, to the cars we drive, and the equipment we use at work—almost everything around us is a product that was manufactured and sold. We trust the man...

Community News, Firm News

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Announces Alexis Berg-Townsend as Candidate for Woman Of The Year

The Lehigh Valley Market of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is pleased to announce that Alexis Berg-Townsend of Slatington has been nominate...

Get to Know Barbara L. Baldo

What is your current role? Partner How long have you worked at Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo? This is actually my second round at the firm. I was hired as an associate in 2000 and left in 2003 after my first child was born. I started my own law...

Get to Know Alexis Berg-Townsend

Current Role: Partner How long have you worked at Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo? I have been with the firm for 6 years. What is it like to work at Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo? Working wi...

Mark Altemose Receives Two Arbitration Awards

What’s better than one award for excellence in arbitration? Two awards! Arbitration Award 1 Brief Summary: Arbitration award of $295,572, reduced by 10% for contributory negligence, for a 53-yea...

What Should You Do After a Car Accident?

There’s one consistent comment I hear from victims of car accidents during our consultations: the insurance process is an unhealthy cross between a headache and a nightmare. The last thing you w...

Mark Altemose Named CEO of Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo

Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo is pleased to announce that Mark Altemose has become CEO of the firm. Mark has spent his 30-year legal career as a...

Community News Roundup

As lawyers and community members, our firm has always been passionate about serving people in the Lehigh Valley. We are always looking for ways to give back. Given the unprecedented circumstances of 2020, we were not able to participate in the same w...

Mark Altemose Recovers $1.25 Million for 19-Year-Old Involved in Motor Vehicle Accident Case

Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo partner Mark Altemose recently settled a motor vehicle accident case for $1.25 million. The client is a 19-year-ol...

Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo Donate Toys to Support Roosevelt Elementary School

Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo is delighted to announce their toy donation to the Roosevelt Elementary School in Allentown, PA this holiday seaso...

Auto Insurance Recommendations [Podcast 2020]

Listen to the basic points in selecting auto insurance and why you should consider these before an accident occurs. https://www.cohenfeeley.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/file.mp4 ...

Nursing Home and Long Term Care Neglect Cases in the Time of COVID-19

To our friends and families: If you or a loved one is a resident of a nursing home or long-term care facility, this is a time of unprecedented concern...

Nursing Homes in the Time of COVID-19

Placing a loved one in a nursing home or long term care facility has always been an intimidating process. We know that our elderly family members are the most vulnerable and least able to speak for th...

Get to Know Kelly Rambo-Williams

Discover who and what inspires Kelly to practice law and fight for the injured every day. 1. What is your current role? Partner 2. How long have you worked at Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo? Over...

Community News, Firm News

COVID-19 Legal Matters and Resources

We have compiled resources for those affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic in our community. Important Links Health.Pa.gov Website Phased Reopening for Pennsylvania Governor Wolf Twitter Attorney Gener...

Property Taxes and Non-Profit Hospitals

Property taxes fund our police, firefighters, roads, and schools. These services benefit everyone, and most property owners – from seniors on fixed income to large corporations – pay their fair sh...

The National Trial Lawyers Award William Clifford Rambo Top 40 Under 40

Congratulations to our very own, William Clifford Rambo, for being recognized by The National Trial Lawyers for their prestigious award of, “Top 40 ...

Why is Car Insurance Important and What 2 Types of Coverage are Most Important?

Automobile insurance is the most important thing in our lives that we care the least about. And it’s easy to see why many would feel that way: u...

Sexual Abuse Victims Can Now Receive Confidential Legal Services

SEXUAL ABUSE VICTIMS CAN NOW RECEIVE CONFIDENTIAL LEGAL SERVICES FROM A TEAM OF HIGHLY EXPERIENCED AREA TRIAL ATTORNEYS Cohen, Feeley, Altemose &...

Debts in Divorce

When you decide to divorce, many people assume that the only information they will need to discuss during the initial consultation with an attorney is the asset picture. Houses, cars, bank accounts, and retirement assets are all important – but wh...

Independent Medical Exams & How They Can Affect Your Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Getting hurt at work and being tossed head first into the workers’ compensation process can be an incredibly confusing and stressful experien...

Teenage Drivers and Insurance Coverage: What Do You Need to Know?

It’s undeniable that there’s a stereotype that teenage or young drivers are poor drivers and more prone to accidents. This can be for a n...

Can I Work While On Social Security for Disability?

Many who are out of work entirely due to a disability have a strong desire to go back to work, even those who are receiving Social Security benefits. Often, the push to go back to work goes far beyond...

Side Hustle Injuries: PA Workers’ Compensation for Uber & Lyft Drivers

Ride share companies like Uber and Lyft have exploded in popularity in Pennsylvania. Tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians have signed up to drive for c...

Change Your Mind: Brain Injury Awareness Month

Brain injuries are one of the most potentially devastating injuries a person can suffer. These injuries are much more widespread than most people realize. According to the Brain Injury Association of ...

PA Looks to Expand Workers’ Compensation Rights for Police and First Responders

For far too long, Pennsylvania police officers and first responders have faced an uphill battle to receive workers’ compensation benefits for post-...

Alexis Berg-Townsend Elected as Workers’ Compensation Chairwoman

We are proud to announce that Partner Alexis Berg-Townsend has recently been elected as the new Chairwoman of the Bar Association of Lehigh County Wor...

Five Things to Do After a Car Accident

No one ever thinks to themselves before they leave the house, “You know what? I’m going to get into a car accident today.” Nobody wants that and nobody expects that. Over the course ...

The Most Common Workplace Injuries

Injuries can occur in any type of working environment. Some of the most common work injuries happen in warehouses, healthcare facilities, and/or employees who travel for work, such as sales representa...

Defective Machinery

Defective machinery, equipment, or tools can create a dangerous situation for workers who must use the equipment to do their jobs. At Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo, we have handled numerous cases involving defective machinery and equipment such...

Do’s and Don’ts Insurance Claims

The insurance company is there to protect their interests and do not have you or your family’s needs in mind. Insurance adjusters have extensive training on how to deal with insurance claimants ...

Head-On Rear End Collisions

Rear-End Collisions The most common type of a car accident is the rear-end collision. It happens consistently: maybe one driver isn’t paying as much attention as he should be, bored, and in stop-and-go traffic, when suddenly the vehicles in fro...

Hit and Run Accidents

If you are injured by a driver who does not stop after the crash to exchange information, you’ve been involved in a “hit and run.” There are many reasons a driver might leave the scene of a crash. They may not have auto insurance or...

Defective Auto Products

As a driver, how is it possible to know or consider every safety issue or potential defect? There is enough to worry about while driving the vehicle that you shouldn’t have to worry about all the parts of your vehicle too. Defective automobiles...

Distracted Texting Driving Accidents

We are all aware of the epidemic of people driving while texting. However, texting while driving isn’t the only way that a driver can be distracted. Drivers can be texting, talking on a cell pho...

What to Know About Drunk Driving Accidents

Unfortunately, drunk drivers are an ongoing concern in our society. It’s not difficult to imagine the kind of damage and injuries that a single drunk driver can wreak on a number of innocent vic...

Commercial Truck Accidents

The truth is, the chance of surviving an accident involving a 60,000+ lb. commercial truck is an uncommon event. Besides the potential loss of a loved one, anyone else inside the vehicle or involved in the crash who may survive, is likely to need lif...

What Should I Do If My Social Security Disability (SSD) Application Is Denied?

What should I do if my SSD application is denied? The first thing you should do if your application is denied is to call our SSD attorney, Alexis Berg...

What to Do After Crash?

Nobody truly appreciates the hardship and uncertainty that follows an accident until it occurs. Our skilled automobile accident attorneys and staff are experienced, passionate, and dedicated to ensuring that you receive the compensation you deserve. ...

Brain Injury: A Lasting Trauma

Head and brain injuries including concussion, brain bleeding, skull fractures, brain swelling, and brain injury can cause permanent injury, disability, or even death. The victims of these injuries often have complex medical cases with unique injuries...

Slip and Fall Injuries

If you are injured in a slip and fall, you may be entitled to recover from the owner, employer or business where this occurred. Wet floors, bad lighting, uneven walkways, snow and ice covered sidewalks, and cracked and damaged pavement, are all examp...

What Happens If I Slip or Trip and Fall on Someone Else’s Property and Suffer Injuries?

Property owners owe a duty of care to those who are on their property with permission. This duty is at its highest when you, the visitor, are whatR...

Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse

Someone is sexually assaulted every 98 seconds in the United States, and every 8 minutes, that victim is a child. Many cases of sexual abuse are never reported to authorities and many others are repor...

Sports and Recreational Injuries

Attending sporting events and concerts is a great way to relax with family and friends, and you expect safe arenas, surfaces and facilities. When you or your children participate in a sport, you belie...

Your Free Personal Injury Consultation Is Coming Up. What Should You Do to Prepare?

The most important thing is to relax. Law firms, attorneys, and legal proceedings may seem scary, but your consultation with an attorney is just a con...

New Workers’ Compensation Ruling

A monumental new decision was recently issued by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has forever changed the way that injured workers are protected, and for the better. In Protz v. WCAB (Derry Area Scho...

LGBT Discrimination Cases

Now LGBT supporters are seeking to see the same rights extended to existing civil rights law so that gay employees are protected from discrimination by their employer. They are hoping that the Supreme Court Justices will be the ones to finally make a...

Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo Meets the PA National Guard

The event was designed to bring businesses from across the Lehigh Valley together with the Pennsylvania National Guard to discuss ways for local busin...

2018 Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Gala

Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo was proud to partner with the Greater Lehigh Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as a Gold Sponsor for its annual Gala on September 14, 2018. Held at the ArtsQuest ...

Heads Up: National Concussion Awareness Day

September 21st is National Concussion Awareness Day, which is meant to educate and bring attention to this common but potentially devastating injury. What is a Concussion? According to the Centers for...

Celebrating the Launch of the 2018 Lehigh Valley Toys for Tots Campaign!

Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo is proud to once again serve as a toy drop-off site for the 2018 Toys for Tots program. The firm has participated ...

Free Workers’ Compensation Seminar!

Come join Attorney Alexis Berg-Townsend for a free educational seminar on the basics of workers compensation next week in Stroudsburg! The hour long event will be held on October 31st starting at 8:30...

Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo and the Greater Pocono Chamber Host Workers’ Compensation 101 Seminar

Attorney Alexis Berg-Townsend presented a free educational seminar on the basics of Pennsylvania workers’ compensation laws at East Stroudsburg Univ...

Celebrating the Month of the Military Family

Each November, the Nation unites to honor its veterans as a way of acknowledging their collective service and sacrifice. But behind many service members are families who also make regular sacri...

Honoring Veterans Day 2018

Each November, we set aside a day to honor our nation’s military veterans and current service members for their service and sacrifice. The day began 99 years ago and was originally called “Armistice Day,” which commemorated the first anniversar...

Four Things You Didn’t Know About Thanksgiving!

As families across the Lehigh Valley and beyond come together to give thanks tomorrow, our entire firm wishes each of you the very best this Thanksgiving weekend. While turkey and football may ...

Welcome Barbara Baldo, Partner

Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo is proud to announce the addition of Barbara Baldo, a seasoned attorney with 15 years of litigation and local family law experience. Prior to joining Cohen, Feeley, Altemose, and Rambo, Barbara had a solo family la...