As the winter months roll on and snow and ice continue to cover the asphalt and concrete, it is helpful to remind ourselves about the state of the law with regard to employee injuries that result from falling down in parking...more
On August 22, 2024, New Jersey increased the available counsel fee for petitioner’s attorneys from 20% to 25%. The increase was signed into law by Acting Governor Nicholas Scutari. The applicable section of the Statute,...more
Occupational exposure claims usually become litigated. Ever wonder what your attorney is doing to evaluate and investigate the case behind the scenes? Join us for a look into the law and how to best posture these workers’...more
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Effective immediately, the maximum allowable evaluating physician fee under the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act has increased from $600 to $1,000
The statute leaves the medical expert fee within...more
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Smoke from the Canadian wildfires are likely to result in workers’ compensation claims linked to smoke-related injuries Compensability should focus on how much an employee’s work increases the exposure to...more
During a recent court session, I witnessed a judge enter an order compelling a Professional Employment Organization (PEO) to pay benefits without prejudice for an employee who was in no way associated with the PEO, according...more
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As of September 2020, New Jersey law created a “rebuttable presumption” that COVID-19 is work-related and fully compensable for the purposes of workers’ compensation—assuming the petitioner is an essential...more