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On February 14, 2022, the Honorable Russell Wojtenko, Jr., Director and Chief Judge of Compensation in New Jersey, circulated a Notice to the Bar advising that, as of March 7, 2022, New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Court facilities will reopen to all attorneys, litigants, court reporters, interpreters, and witnesses. At that time, all trials, including emergent… read more

TT&H Attorneys Jamie DeSisto and Mike Bliley win on average weekly wage issue, and secure credit for Claimant’s unemployment benefits. Claimant worked only four weeks for the Employer, and worked highly irregular and inconsistent hours. Therefore, it was difficult to ascertain an average weekly wage, and the relevant statute was ambiguous as to how it… read more

Thomas, Thomas & Hafer (“TT&H”) is pleased to announce that Kelly E. Crowe has joined the firm’s Fairfax, Virginia office as an associate.  Kelly will focus her practice on both first party and third party litigation.  Kelly brings prior civil litigation experience to the firm, as her practice previously focused on Lemon Law defense. Kelly… read more

Attorney Regina Parker recently won a termination of benefits and ruling that Claimant’s cervical spine surgery is unrelated to the work injury. Claimant filed a Claim Petition for ongoing benefits alleging that he fell backwards from his truck and sustained cervical disc herniations, a strain/sprain, and an aggravation of underlying cervical degenerative disease that led… read more

Harrisburg, PA – On January 19th, Attorneys Jim Tinnyo and Chris Scott presented at a webinar hosted by one of the firm’s clients. Jim and Chris discussed the origins of the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, analyzed the Pennsylvania Heart and Lung Act and the interplay between the two Acts, and provided advice and recommendations to… read more