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A new Frequently Asked Question has been, "I have the Coronavirus, can I get workers' compensation benefits?" The answer is that, yes, you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits depending on the facts. This can be whether you have contracted COVID-19 through work, or whether you have lost a modified duty job through an employer closing or layoff. Email or call us to discuss the specifics of your case in regard to the Coronavirus or any other work injury.

PA Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Names Two New Workers’ Compensation Judges

In recent years, the Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has been more transparent with the hiring of new Workers’ Compensation Judges (WCJs). While we generally have to rely on word of mouth for the retirement or transfer of a WCJ (to a different workers’ comp hearing office), we can usually count on the Bureau to let us know when a new WCJ is appointed to the bench. Along these lines, we are happy to congratulate Debra Matherne and Cassi Martin on becoming WCJs.

According to the Bureau, “Ms. Matherne has most recently been employed by Cipriani and Warner as a partner doing primarily WC defense work. Prior to that, she practiced on the Claimant’s side as a partner with Michael O’Connor and Associates. She has set a tentative start date of 3/28 to begin Act 57 training.”

Cassi Martin is an active member of the Bucks County Bar Association (BCBA), and the Workers’ Compensation Section of the BCBA, so we are well-acquainted with her talents and experience. She had been working for Hill Wallack LLP, handling primarily workers’ compensation defense work for employers, self-insureds and insurance carriers. Having earned her undergraduate degree at Marist College, Ms. Martin received her J.D. degree from Fordham University School of Law. On April 11, 2022, Ms. Martin will begin her WCJ training. Upon the completion of her training, Ms. Martin will be assigned to the Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation Hearing Office.

We wish the best of luck to Ms. Matherne and Ms. Martin in their careers on the bench, and look forward to litigating cases before them.

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