Of what value is video surveillance? The answer to that question is “as much value as the Judge places on it.”
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Of what value is video surveillance? The answer to that question is “as much value as the Judge places on it.”
Read MoreNew Jersey workers’ compensation law makes no distinction between seasonal employees and 50-year veterans in regards to entitlement to compensation for work-related injuries. Seasonal employee have the same rights and protections under our laws as do ‘permanent’ employees.
Read MoreA New Jersey appeals court has upheld a no-cause verdict in a negligence suit against a woman whose child injured another child during backyard play while under her supervision.
Read MoreIn Sroczynski v. John Milek, decided December 17, 2008 the NJ Supreme Court found that there can be no legally effective policy cancellation where a carrier fails to prove that it strictly complied with all of the requirements for canceling a workers’ compensation insurance policy. The NJ Legislature established clear and unambiguous requirements in the cancellation statute, which include the requirement that a carrier file with the Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau the certified statement required in N.J.S.A. 34:15-81(b). However, the Court also held that only parties that have raised this particular filing issue can be granted relief from improper cancellations – past cancellations that were never challenged on this ground will stand because the policyholders waived their right to challenge them.
Read MoreOne of the most basic questions we always ask when looking at a new claim is: Did the injuries arise out of the employment? There are probably more reported decisions on disputes about this question than any other issue in New Jersey Workers’ Compensation. I dedicate an entire chapter of my book to this subject and blogged extensively on this subject.
Read MoreAccording to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average man working full-time logs 8.2 hours per day.
According to the same study, the average woman works 7.8 hours.
The average American spends 2.6 hours a day watching TV.
Read MoreWhat is a “commutation”? Simply stated, a ‘commutation’ is the legal term for a petitioner asking the Court to accelerate the payment of an award to answer some pressing need of the claimant.
Read MoreGreg Lois & Joe Cobuzio led a Seminar entitled ‘Introduction to New Jersey Workers’ Compensation’ on November 18th, 2008 at Chubb’s Parsippany location. Does your team need a ‘refresher’ on the changes to the Workers’ Compensation Act? Contact Greg to schedule a seminar!
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