Workers Compensation
Acting Governor Signs Legislation Increasing Counsel Fees to 25% in Workers’ Compensation Cases
Submitted by New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. On Thursday, August 22, 2024, Acting Governor Nicholas Scutari signed legislation increasing counsel fees for petitioners’ attorneys from 20% to 25%. This change in the law is codified in N.J.S.A. 34:15-64. The statute now reads as follows: “The official conducting any hearing under this chapter may allow to…
Read MoreEmployee’s Car Accident Commuting to Work Deemed Compensable for Workers Compensation Claim
Henry Keim v. Above All Termite & Pest Control Docket No.: A-30-22 Decided November 21, 2023 Submitted by New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent decision, the Supreme Court of New Jersey reversed the dismissal of petitioner’s claim finding an employee’s car accident was in the court of employment under the “authorized vehicle…
Read MoreRichard Oetting v. Hageman Roofing, et. al. – Personal Injury and Workers Compensation
Richard Oetting v. Hageman Roofing, et. al. Docket No. A-0505-21 Decided December 1, 2022 Submitted by New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Court of New Jersey decided plaintiff’s appeal from an order granting summary judgment in favor of defendants. One of the defendants, Riverview Realty owns a building…
Read MoreThe Special Mission Exception to Workers Compensation Permits Compensation for Employees That Are Required to Be Away from the Conventional Place of Employment
Gregory Van Sciver v. Jersey Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Docket No. A-3524-20 Decided November 15, 2022 Submitted by New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Court of New Jersey decided respondent/appellant, Jersey Mechanical Contractor’s, appeal from the order awarding petitioner workers’ compensation benefits. The facts of this case are as…
Read MoreReversed: Imposition of An Additional Penalty of a Workers’ Compensation Settlement Due to Delay in Payment
Louis Ripp v. County of Hudson Docket No.: A-2972-20 Decided June 3, 2022 Submitted by New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent published decision, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reversed the imposition of an additional penalty of a Workers’ Compensation settlement due to delay in payment. In Ripp, Louis Ripp worked for…
Read MoreReversed: The Imposition of an Additional Penalty of a Workers’ Compensation Settlement Due to Delay in Payment.
Louis Ripp v. County of Hudson Docket No.: A-2972-20 Decided June 3, 2022 Submitted by New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent published decision, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reversed the imposition of an additional penalty of a Workers’ Compensation settlement due to delay in payment. In Ripp, Louis Ripp worked for…
Read MoreNew Jersey Division of Workers’ Compensation Reopening All Court Facilities
Submitted by New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark.
Read MoreNotice to Bar – All Workers’ Compensation Court Facilities to Open
Submitted by New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark.
Read MoreA Petitioner Bears the Burden to Establish the Compensability of The Worker’s Compensation Claim
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY APPELLATE DIVISION DOCKET No. A-3625-19 ANDREW MACKOFF, Petitioner-Appellant, v. NEW BRUNSWICK SAW SERVICE, Respondent-Respondent. __________________________ Submitted March 3, 2021 – Decided July 14, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Petitioner was employed by New Brunswick Saw Services as a salesperson and account manager. Respondent sells and services…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation Claims and Re-injuring Previous Injuries
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY APPELLATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. A-5547-18 PATRICIA COSTANZO, Petitioner-Appellant, v. MERIDIAN REHAB, Respondent-Respondent. __________________________ Argued June 2, 2021 – Decided June 17, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. On April 1, 2016, petitioner was working for Meridian Rehab. When performing her duties, she slipped and fell to the…
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