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Fighting for Injured Railroad Workers

Post author:Mark Buterbaugh
Post published:January 15, 2026
Post category:General Workers Compensation

If you work for a Railroad company and our covered under the Federal Employer’s Liability Act (FELA) for work injuries, Mooney Law can help facilitate your right to compensation as an injured rail worker. These injuries occur because of negligence of the railroad, traumatic accidents, deaths on the job, toxic exposure and more. Mooney Law can help. Injured rail workers are entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, rehabilitation, loss of earnings capacity, and pain and suffering. These claims…

Legislation Introduced to Eliminate 90 Day Panel Requirement is Bad For Injured Workers

Post author:Mark Buterbaugh
Post published:December 2, 2025
Post category:General Workers Compensation

State Representative Chad Reichard has introduced legislation, House Bill 1998, to eliminate the 90-day limit on panel provision with the Workers’ Compensation statute. This legislation is NOT a benefit to injured workers. It is a detriment to injured workers and a win for businesses. The legislation simply removes the 90 day limit, which means injured workers would be stuck with treating on the employer’s panel list indefinitely. Rep. Reichard’s statement in support of the legislation says that “we have seen…

Use of Microsoft Teams for Virtual PA Workers’ Compensation Hearings

Post author:Mark Buterbaugh
Post published:October 15, 2025
Post category:General Workers Compensation

Since shortly after re-opening from COVID closures in 2020, Pennsylvania workers' compensation adjudication has transformed to a hybrid hearing approach, holding some hearings, namely testimony, in person at a hearing location, and all other hearings, including mediations, via Microsoft Teams. For the most part, this hybrid approach has been quite successful. It has permitted more efficiency and reduced the number of continuances. It is technology. It is not perfect. However, for the most part it has been a resounding success.…

Wellspan expands in South Central Pennsylvania

Post author:Mark Buterbaugh
Post published:June 11, 2025
Post category:General

In the ongoing consolidation of health care services nationwide, Wellspan expands its presence over Central Pennsylvania. Wellspan is a huge health care provider throughout Central Pennsylvania, based out of York, Pennsylvania. It includes hospital centers in York, Gettysburg, Hanover, Chambersburg and Waynesboro. Mooney Law has represented thousands of clients in the Wellspan network areas. Specifically, to South Central Pennsylvania in Franklin County, Wellspan announced the additions of Greencastle Family Practice, Waynesboro Family Medical Associates, Pediatric Specialist of Franklin County, and…

Lancaster Orthopedic Group Joins Penn State Health

Post author:Mark Buterbaugh
Post published:February 7, 2025
Post category:General Workers Compensation

The Lancaster Orthopedic Group has entered into an affiliation agreement to join Penn State Health. Penn State Health announced the affiliation via a press release. A physician-owned and operated orthopedic specialty group founded in 1985, LOG includes 18 orthopedic physicians, 15 advanced practice providers and three locations in Lancaster County. The affiliation is in response to growing patient demand for orthopedic services in Penn State Health’s East Region. LOG physicians and providers will continue to see patients at their three…

Wellspan and United Healthcare agree on a new contract

Post author:Mark Buterbaugh
Post published:December 18, 2024
Post category:General

Wellspan Health and United Healthcare have agreed to a new contract regarding employer sponsored health insurance plans. Under the new contract, Wellspan will now be an in-network health care provider under United Health care employer sponsored plans. That new contract became effective on December 15, 2024. Wellspan has always been an in-network provider under Unted Health insurance plans, until November 1, 2024, when the contract expired. This contract dispute was quite problematic for Central Pennsylvanians. The Chambersburg, Shippensburg, Gettysburg, Hanover,…

Another satisfied client review

Post author:Mark Buterbaugh
Post published:November 5, 2024
Post category:General

Here is the latest client review that was submitted to the firm and on my AVVO profile. Awesome experience Mark Buterbaugh and his paralegal, Barbara helped me with a personal injury case. I was very upset and scared at first as I had never been through anything like this . They were both so very helpful and understanding. Explaining the process and answering my questions. Returning calls and emails in a timely , and pleasant manner. Mark Buterbaugh worked to…

United Healthcare and Wellspan Contract Expires

Post author:Mark Buterbaugh
Post published:November 4, 2024
Post category:General Workers Compensation

Wellspan and United Healthcare contract expired on November 1, 2024 without a new agreement in place. So what does that mean? It means that if you are covered by a health insurance plan from United Healthcare, Wellspan will now become an out of network provider. Given that South Central Pennsylvania is a heavy Wellspan serviced area, such as Chambersburg, Gettysburg, Hanover and York areas, you will be forced to pay significant out of pocket expenses. In essence, the consumer loses. …

The New Normal in Pennsylvania Workers Comp

Post author:Mark Buterbaugh
Post published:February 14, 2024
Post category:General

This morning I had an in-person hearing in Harrisburg. The photo below shows the waiting room at 9:00 AM. You can see that the waiting room is empty. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, on a Wednesday morning, this waiting room would have been nearly full. This still seems a little eerie to us experienced workers’ compensation attorneys that practiced well before the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is not uncommon for Workers’ Compensation Judges to hold virtual hearings from…

Mooney Supports Shippensburg High School Band

Post author:Mark Buterbaugh
Post published:February 7, 2024
Post category:General

It makes us feel good when our donations provide quality community impact. We recently provided a monetary donation to the Shippensburg High School March Band Boosters group that will help cover expenses for the Marching Band for their upcoming awesome trip! We are thankful for the communities we serve and are pleased to be able to help.