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Worker Left Quadriplegic Fails to Timely Notify Carrier

Monday, June 3, 2024 | 0

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that when an injured worker is a sole proprietor, he must report a work-related injury to the insurance carrier for the business within 120 days. Case: Erie Insurance Property & Casualty Co. v. Heater (WCAB), No. 148 C.D. 2023, 05/29/2024, published. Facts: David Heater is the sole proprietor of an eponymous business and its sole employee. Heater performed roof repairs as a subcontractor to Pip’s Roofing in September 2015. He tripped over a shovel at a job site, then performed a tumbling move known as a round-off to land on his feet. He...

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