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On April 20, 2020, the plaintiff was assisting in unloading steel from a “flatrack” trailer when he fell and suffered a head injury, despite wearing a helmet.

The claimant worked as a food equipment delivery person and was injured in a motor vehicle accident while on his way home from Maryland. At the time of the injury, the employer was insured by both Berkshire and SWIF.

This case involves a claimant who worked as a police officer for the employer for 14 years and was involved in a life and death struggle with a suspect, who had allegedly beaten his girlfriend and fled from police.

RESULTS* NEWS

1.    Industrial Accident Board grants continuance but suspends temporary total disability benefits pending rescheduled hearingFortt v. Delaware Brick Company, IAB No. 1542958 (Dec. 12, 2024)

1.    Treatment with an authorized provider tolls the statute of limitations, although treatment occurred without employer/carrier’s knowledge and billed to private health insurance

1.    Proposed bills to protect workers from heat-related illnesses and injuries

1.    Pennsylvania Supreme Court holds that the compensation rate for specific loss benefits is controlled by Section 306(c) of the Act, not Section 306(a)

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The claimant had suffered a compensable work injury to his low back in 2004. As a result, he underwent five compensable low back surgeries, all performed by Dr. Kalamchi. In 2020, Dr.