What Does Voluntary Withdrawal from the Workforce Mean for the Employer?

Nov 8, 2022 | Articles & Updates

Article by Alana Staniszewski, Esq. Under Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Law, generally, an employer may seek a suspension of a Claimant’s indemnity benefits in the event of the employee’s “voluntary withdrawal from the workforce,” so long as that withdrawal is...

Alexandersen & Olarczuk-Smith Obtain Summary Judgment for Two Railroad Carriers

Nov 7, 2022 | News

On November 3, 2022, Kevin Alexandersen and Holly Olarczuk-Smith obtained summary judgment for two major railroad carriers in a lymphoma case filed in State Supreme Court, Onondaga County, New York. Plaintiff brought the survival personal injury claim and a wrongful...

Burns White Supports Clear Thoughts Foundation

Nov 5, 2022 | Events

Burns White was pleased to support the 8th Annual Clear Thoughts Foundation Roll for a Reason Gala in Pittsburgh. Jessica L. Gangjee, Jane M. Schleicher, Courtney Brennan, Juan Paz-Rosario, Matt Jameson, Daniel Twilla, and Kurt Fernsler attended the event. Clear...

Key Doctrines to Raise in Defending FELA Cases

Nov 3, 2022 | Articles & Updates

Article by Holly Olarczuk-Smith, Esq. The Federal Employers’ Liability Act (“FELA”) is a federal statute that provides a cause of action against a railroad employer that negligently injured a railroad employee. Filing a FELA lawsuit is the exclusive...

Burns White Recognized Among 2023 “Best Law Firms” in U. S. News Survey

Nov 3, 2022 | News

Burns White LLC is among the Best Law Firms in the country, according to the 2023 U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” survey, receiving 23 recognitions. Additionally, the firm’s Railroad practice group received a National First-Tier ranking for...