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What drives our ability to consistently deliver value and success for our clients? We aim for timely and effective resolution of legal disputes through settlement or trial. Experience counts and responsiveness is essential. We know that our clients’ legal matters are vitally important to them. Prompt communication and close attention is our hallmark.

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eNotes: Workers’ Compensation – November 2024 – Pennsylvania

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Pennsylvania Case Summaries Perry v. Mid Atlantic Hose Center, LLC (WCAB) No. 850 C.D. 2023 Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Decided: Sept. 17, 2024 The failure to list all treating physicians in a UR request does not necessarily invalidate the UR process. Background On June 17, 2021, Employer requested a utilization review (UR)… read more

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eNotes: Workers’ Compensation – November 2024 – West Virginia

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES West Virginia Case Summaries Eloirzazi v. AM Communications Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia No. 24-ICA-110 Decided: October 28, 2024 To expand a compensable injury to include new conditions, a claimant must prove the conditions are causally related to the work injury. To reopen a case for TTD benefits, a claimant… read more

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TT&H Attorney Pete Schurig Successfully Opposes Motion to Remand

TT&H Attorney Pete Schurig recently prevailed in keeping a matter in federal court after the Plaintiff moved to remand the matter back to state court.  The Western District of Virginia, in a matter first impression, ruled that the defense tactic of “snap removal” is permissible and does not violate the “Forum Defendant Rule.” On behalf of… read more

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PENNSYLVANIA CLIENT ADVISORY – Act 121 of 2024: Mental Injuries for First Responders

On October 29, 2024, Governor Shapiro signed Senate Bill 365 into law as Act 121 of 2024, which amends the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act as it pertains to compensation for mental-mental injuries/post-traumatic stress injuries (PTSI) for first responders. The new law takes effect next year on October 29, 2025. The full copy of Act 121… read more

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Thomas, Thomas & Hafer Welcomes Gabrielle E. Martin to its Allentown Office

Thomas, Thomas & Hafer is pleased to announce that Gabrielle E. Martin has passed the Pennsylvania Bar Exam and has joined the firm’s Allentown, Pennsylvania office as a member of the firm’s general liability and workers’ compensation practice groups.  Gabrielle graduated cum laude from Widener University Commonwealth Law School in 2024.  While in law school,… read more

The TT&H team offers in-depth experience and firsthand knowledge of the industries and interests we represent. In representing our clients, we have earned the high regard of the jurists before whom we practice. Trust, respect and proven ability are what set our firm apart.

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