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TT&H Attorney Burke McLemore recently won a Claimant’s request for reinstatement of benefits, defending the petition based on the statute of limitations. The carrier had initially accepted only a “back strain.” Three years later the carrier reversed course by issuing a supplemental agreement which expanded the description of injury to include a herniated disc, and… read more

Having successfully completed the Washington, D.C. bar exam, Thomas, Thomas & Hafer (“TTH”) is pleased to announce that Matthew E. Ainsley has joined the general liability practice group in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Though new to the practice of law, Matt joins the firm with prior experience in the field of law and government. … read more

CLIENT ADVISORY WEST VIRGINIA CLIENT ADVISORY West Virginia to introduce intermediate appellate court in 2022. West Virginia will radically overhaul its appellate court system in 2022. The Intermediate Court of Appeals was created by the West Virginia legislature by Senate Bill 275, known as the West Virginia Appellate Reorganization Act of 2021, codified at W.Va…. read more

Harrisburg, PA – On December 22, 2021, the PA Supreme Court issued a Decision that addresses a frequent question regarding the Utilization Review process.  In Keystone RX v Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Fee Review Hearing Office, the Supreme Court held that a non-treating provider, such as a pharmacy, does not have a right to intervene… read more

Harrisburg, PA – On December 22, 2021, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a Decision (Lorino v WCAB (Commonwealth of PA) that has an immediate and significant impact the handling of workers’ compensation cases moving forward as well as the potential to impact premiums for workers’ compensation coverage moving forward. The procedural background is quite simple. … read more