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Christopher M. Fox, Esquire - Workers' Compensation Attorney I represent Pennsylvania's injured workers at the law firm of Gross & Kenny, LLP. If you or someone

The Boys of FallUp early today, because I am finishing an appeal brief this morning. But, I didn’t have to set my alarm...
08/23/2024

The Boys of Fall

Up early today, because I am finishing an appeal brief this morning. But, I didn’t have to set my alarm. I rose before the sun, because I am just as excited as I was 30 years ago as a player, for opening night in high school football.

I’m proud to, once again, sponsor the Cardinal O’Hara Lions. My son, Cam, is a junior wide receiver, and I serve as a booster parent, and social media director. I’ll be on the field, live tweeting tonight , as the Lions host my alma mater, Springfield Cougars.

My younger son, Dean, after focusing on swimming for the last several years, is dipping his toes into football life as well. He will be playing freshman ball, for the Marple Newtown Tigers. His season kicks off, on September 4.

Strategy, team work, ex*****on. Whether it’s the courtroom or the gridiron, success is mulitifactorial. Let’s win, and let’s do it the right way, with hard work and class.

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changesTurn and face the strange. Still feel a tad awkward upon arrival on the 4th floor of 110 N. 8th Stre...
04/19/2024

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes

Turn and face the strange. Still feel a tad awkward upon arrival on the 4th floor of 110 N. 8th Street. This seems unfathomable, given that in the decade between its opening and its abrupt closure at the outset of the Pandemic, I had to have spent an average of 10 hours a week, inside these hallowed halls, and waiting room, and conference rooms, and hearing rooms. If my office was a second home, this place was my pied-Ă -terre.

Since March, 2020, this familiar place has become a stranger. An exotic place that I only get to visit every month or so. While it felt a bit foreign, especially with the main waiting room locked up and dark, I got to bs with the security guard downstairs, who told me I “look familiar,” and the other security guard on the 4th floor, who seemed lonely. Even better, I got to say hello to one of my favorite Bureau staff members, Hector, who passed me in the hall with his everpresent high level of energy and pleasantry. We were met by another one of my favorites, a court reporter, Jackie, who was arriving for her day with one of the veteran judges.

It was great to SEE these people, albeit momentarily. I found myself smiling, and it reminded that, time may change me, but I can’t trace time.

Proud to, once again, sponsor Cardinal O’Hara Football! Opening night is in two weeks, when they travel to my alma mate...
08/11/2023

Proud to, once again, sponsor Cardinal O’Hara Football! Opening night is in two weeks, when they travel to my alma mater, Springfield, to take on the Cougars under the lights.

06/29/2023

Get to know me: THROWBACK THURSDAY EDITION!!!

06/29/2023

Get to know me: THROWBACK THURSDAY EDITION!

Suck it up? This is not the fresh Canadian air, or b**r, you should want to consumeWoah, woah, wilderness north of the ...
06/08/2023

Suck it up? This is not the fresh Canadian air, or b**r, you should want to consume

Woah, woah, wilderness north of the border, comes some air to America which will cause disorder (🎶set to 80s Moosehead b**r jingle). What a catchy song. Link to old commercial in comments, if you’re feeling nostalgic.

I can almost hear those old football coaches who referred to suffering a concussion, as getting “your bell rung,” telling us to collectively get our there and “suck it up” today. I mean who doesn’t love the smell of a campfire? You can almost taste the s’mores while you go about your day.

Jokes aside, have to really wonder what risk manager or safety officer thinks its best for their bottom line to push workers outside today. Those with allergies and pulmonary disease are most susceptible to the impact of this amorphous amber cloud. That said, even the healthiest among us can suffer immediate, and serious effects from this “air.” If you need medical attention, report your issue to HR or your safety officer and go to the ER.

Don’t be a hero. That old football coach who told you to suck it up, died 20 years ago.

Beat Boston
05/11/2023

Beat Boston

What Does Representing Injured Workers Look Like?Tailored suits? Sure. Marble courthouse? Sometimes. These may be the ...
04/28/2023

What Does Representing Injured Workers Look Like?

Tailored suits? Sure. Marble courthouse? Sometimes. These may be the images of power and success, but are they illustrative of the grind, the hustle and the humility that are truly necessary to represent an injured worker?

When I started out practicing law two decades ago, I never could have contemplated that one of my proudest professional moments would come handing a settlement check to a client, during a downpour, on a Friday night, in a Bucks County parking lot. Well, that’s what just happened.

This case meant so much to me, because, on the surface, I had so much in common with the client. We are both in our 40s, husbands, fathers and passionate Philadelphia sports fans. However, for the last year we’ve lived very different lives. I’ve never had to worry about feeding my kids or having a roof over my head. Sadly, the same is not true for my client.

The case was long and contentious, yet the client was so appreciative, every step of the way, despite his hardships. That was no different tonight, when we shook hands and exchanged thank yous. That moment made everything else worth it.

At the end of the day, a check is a piece of paper. But, that piece of paper is the culmination of our journey together as attorney and client. As an attorney, I am privileged to have passed that piece of paper to the client, which will let him start to put his life back together again!

04/26/2023

Keep the Statistics on the Baseball Field. Clients are People.

Some law firms actually refer to their clients as “inventory.” They use statistics to hyper-analyze the age of the inventory, and it’s return, or projected return. Sounds more like managing a warehousing than representing a person. It’s really hard to argue that this level of number crunching is for the benefit of the individual client, as opposed to ensuring the premium bottom line of the attorney.

If you’re interested in being a unit of inventory, then maybe bigger is better for you. If you want an attorney that treats your case like it’s their only case, then perhaps a smaller firm may be more to your liking. One good litmus test is your sense of access to your attorney. If you have your attorney’s direct number or cell phone, and they are responsive, they certainly value your case and are able to manage your case with how many others they may be handling concurrently. if you have to call a staff member, just to schedule a phone call with your attorney for several days out…run.

Back to baseball: Can’t wait to see Bryce and Ranger back soon. Go Phils!

Attorneys Provide Counsel, and Clout: Ask Jalen Hurts, then ask Lamar JacksonCongratulations to Jalen Hurts, who today, ...
04/17/2023

Attorneys Provide Counsel, and Clout: Ask Jalen Hurts, then ask Lamar Jackson

Congratulations to Jalen Hurts, who today, agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Eagles, reportedly worth $255 million, with $179 million guaranteed. Also, a huge congratulations to his agent, Nicole Lynn, an attorney, for continuing to turn the old boys network of sports agency on its proverbial head with this monster deal. Now, Eagles fans need to worry not about who our QB1 will be for the next half decade, but how we will manage our salary cap (with help from attorneys) to put a great supporting cast around Hurts on the field.

For a comparison, observers can look 90 miles south down I-95, to Baltimore, where the Ravens and their longtime star QB, Lamar Jackson, were unable to iron (say in a Baltimore accent) out a contract extension. Result, lots of ruffled purple and black feathers, a non-exclusive franchise tag for Jackson, and a bunch of Natty Boh drinkers heading into the upcoming draft unsure about their beloved team’s direction. Did I mention that Jackson has no agent? Great QB, yes. Great negotiator, no. Great manager of his own expectations, probably not.

We will see how the next couple of weeks play out, and maybe I’ll be eating a big crow (raven) sandwich, instead of a cheesesteak, come draft day. Either way, I think a lot of bad feelings and uncertainty could have been avoided if Jackson was willing to pay an agent. Remember: 100 percent of zero is still zero.

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