Attorney successfully had claimant's claim petition for physical and psychological injuries

Attorney successfully had claimant's claim petition for physical and psychological injuries resulting from a tractor trailer accident dismissed on the basis of Claimant's failure to meet the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction requirements of the Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Act. Several Employer witnesses were called to testify from Wisconsin in opposition to claimant's claim and testimony. Claimant is a Pennsylvania resident. In addition, as a result of the attorneys' motion to bifurcate the case on the jurisdiction issue, the Carrier saved substantial expert fees by not having to obtain independent medical examinations from a physician and psychiatrist to defend the case.