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We are proud to announce that for the year 2022, Super Lawyers® has recognized 13 lawyers from Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP (“TTH”). Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers, from more than 70 practice areas, who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Lawyers are selected from all 50… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES VA CASE SUMMARY Douglas v. Eastern Shore Rural Health Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission VA00001286118 Decided: April 13, 2022 The statute of limitations did not bar a claim when Claimant previously filled out Part A only, and the carrier paid benefits. Background Claimant filed a Claim for Benefits form which only included Part… read more

Thomas, Thomas & Hafer (“TT&H”) is pleased to announce that Jonathan A. Hogins has joined the firm’s Richmond, Virginia office as a member of the general liability practice group.  Jonathan comes to TT&H with significant civil litigation experience, both in state and federal court.  Prior to joining TT&H, Jonathan defended governmental entities in cases involving… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES VA CASE SUMMARY Riddick v. Norfolk S. Ry. Co. United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia No. 2:21cv297 Decided: April 20, 2022 Individuals must connect industry experience to specialized knowledge and specific scientific principles to qualify as expert witnesses. Background Plaintiff Raymond Riddick, in his capacity as a UPS… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES VA CASE SUMMARY Suyes v. Chesterfield County Public Schools Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission 1835397 Decided: March 30, 2022 When Zoloft was prescribed for both leg pain related to the work injury – and also psychological issues unrelated to the work injury – the Zoloft was still compensable. Background Claimant suffered compensable injuries… read more