Widow Gets Award for Injured Worker's Suicide

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that a widow was entitled to an award of benefits for a worker’s suicide following his compensable and disabling back injury. Case: Southeastern Transportation Authority v. WCAB (Hansell), No. 464 C.D. 2020, 05/24/2021, published. Facts: Gregory Hansell worked for the Southeastern Transportation Authority. He sprained his back while at work in June 2016, and SEPTA accepted liability for the injury. Hansell attempted to return to work in a light-duty capacity but was unable. According to his wife, Hansell became “depressed, obsessed, ...