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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

CLIENT ADVISORY NJ CLIENT ADVISORY New Insurance Fair Conduct Act – Bad Faith Exposure in UM/UIM Claims Handling The New Jersey Legislature passed a bill that will reshape insurance bad faith litigation in New Jersey. On January 18, 2022, Governor Murphy signed the bill into law and the same went into effect immediately. This new… read more

Harrisburg, PA –  On February 20, 2022, Act 95 of 2021 will take effect, making some temporary emergency COVID-19 measures permanent. Sections 413(c) and (d) required a carrier issuing a Notice of Suspension or Modification to include a notarized affidavit from the carrier that the compensation was modified or suspended due to a return to… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES PA CASE SUMMARIES Lombardi v. WCAB (UPMC Health Plan, Inc.) Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania No. 208 C.D. 2020 Decided: October 27, 2021 An employee who tripped and fell while on her way to purchase breakfast in a common area food court prior to the start of her shift was found to be… read more