Credible evidence is essential in the proof of a workers’ compensation case. To prove a case at trial the parties must offer credible evidence to the trier of the facts, especially where there appears to be a laundry list of intervening and superseding events since the time of the accident at work.
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Thursday, January 18, 2018
Monday, January 15, 2018
CMS to Host Webinar: Commercial Repayment Center Contractor Transition
Commercial Repayment Center Contractor Transition Webinar for Non-Group Health Plans on Thursday, January 18, 2018
Effective February 8, 2018, a new contractor will assume the responsibility of the Medicare Commercial Repayment Center (CRC) functions.
Effective February 8, 2018, a new contractor will assume the responsibility of the Medicare Commercial Repayment Center (CRC) functions.
Sunday, January 14, 2018
Subrogation Notice Must Be Timely - Unpublished Decision
A NJ Appellate Court barred a subrogation claim made by an employer against a 3rd party for failure to give timely notice to the injured worker. The notice provisions of the NJ statute were strictly enforced.
An employer may bring a lawsuit, in the name of the injured worker or dependents, against a wrongful third-party to recover workers’ compensation benefits paid, if the employee fails to bring an action within one year of the date of the accident.
Friday, January 5, 2018
Adopted New Code of Conduct for NJ Judges of Compensation
A public hearing on the proposed repeals, amendments, and a new rule was held on October 3, 2017, at the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, John Fitch Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey. David Fish, Executive Director, Legal and Regulatory Services, was available to preside at the hearing and to receive testimony. There were no attendees at the public hearing and the Department received no written comments. The hearing officer recommended that the Department proceed with the repeals, amendments, and new rule, without change.
Friday, December 29, 2017
2018 May Bring Reduced Lead Exposure in the Workplace
Lead paint exposure and resulting illness in the workplace may be reduced following a Federal 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision this week. The Court mandated that the United States Environmental Protection Agency act upon a rulemaking petition concerning dust-levels and lead-paint standards.
Thursday, December 28, 2017
ACE Work Boots Recalled by Shoes for Crews Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
The work boots were advertised as puncture-resistant, but were not manufactured with the puncture-resistant plate, posing an injury hazard to users. ACE Work Boots Recalled by Shoes for Crews Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
ACE Work Boots Recalled |
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boots and contact Shoes for Crews for instructions on receiving a full refund. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Units:
About 4,300
For over 4 decades theLaw Offices of Jon L Gelman 1.973.696.7900 jon@gelmans.com has been representing injured workers and their families who have suffered occupational accidents and illnesses.
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Jon L. Gelman of Wayne NJ is the author of NJ Workers’ Compensation Law (West-Thomson-Reuters) and co-author of the national treatise, Modern Workers’ Compensation Law (West-Thomson-Reuters).
For over 4 decades theLaw Offices of Jon L Gelman 1.973.696.7900 jon@gelmans.com has been representing injured workers and their families who have suffered occupational accidents and illnesses.
New Jersey Workers' Compensation Maximum Rates to Increase in 2018
In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 34:15-12.a, the maximum workers' compensation benefit rate for
temporary disability, permanent total disability, permanent partial disability, and dependency is hereby promulgated as
being $903.00 per week.
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