Defending Employers Podcast: Episode 48

Which Defense Applies? Overview of Common Defenses in New Jersey

May 22, 2017

Defending Employers Podcast: Episode 48 - Which Defense Applies? Overview of Common Defenses in New Jersey - Lois Law Firm

Attorneys Karen Vincent and Michael Gervolino discuss the application of various defenses in New Jersey Workers’ Compensation cases. Among the defenses discussed are the intoxication defense, the defense of intentional self-harm, and idiopathic loss. This is the post-webinar audio from our recent presentation, “Common Defenses in New Jersey” from our workers’ compensation webinar training series, which was presented live on May 22, 2017.

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For more than 20 years we have represented insurance carriers, self-insured employers, third party claim administrators, and employers before New Jersey’s Division of Workers’ Compensation. Our founding partner, Greg Lois, is co-author of the LexisNexis “Practice Guide to Workers’ Compensation in New Jersey” published by Matthew Bender (2017-2023, ISBN:9781663363053) and served as Law Clerk to Hon. Joan Mott, Administrative Supervisor of Workers Compensation.

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