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First Responders Prevail in Two Recent NJ Decisions
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So far, 2019 has been a good year for first responders in New Jersey.
6 Tips for Motorcyclists Riding in Groups
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Spring is in the air once more, and the warmer temperatures may make you want to take your motorcycle out for a leisurely drive. If you’re planning to ride your motorcycle with a group, there are some things you want to keep in mind to stay safe on the road.
NJ Statute of Limitations Bill Aims to Help Victims of Sexual Abuse
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The New Jersey Senate and Assembly have approved a bill lifting the civil statute of limitations on certain sexual offenses. The Bill is presently in Governor Murphy’s office where it waits his signature to become law. If signed, the law would go into effect on December 1, 2019. The bill… Continue reading
New Jersey Supreme Court Grants Volunteer First Responders Temporary Disability Benefits Regardless of Outside Employment Status
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In what signals a major victory for volunteer first responders, the New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled that such volunteers injured in the line of duty are entitled to temporary disability benefits regardless of whether they have a paying job at the time of the injury.
Liens Attaching to Injured Workers’ Compensation Claims – The Veterans Administration
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The Veterans Administration provides medical coverage in many instances to veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Like Medicare, it is a federal program, and like Medicare, has the ability to lien a Workers’ Compensation file and seek repayment for any amounts the V.A. feels have been made for a… Continue reading
Medicare Liens Attached to a Workers’ Compensation Claim
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The second lien type I will be discussing in this series of blogs is Medicare. Medicare is a benefit under federal law which, in most cases, is provided to an individual either by that individual reaching 65 years of age or by that individual being found to be eligible for… Continue reading
Are New Jersey Uber Drivers Covered By Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
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You might ask yourself the above question if you are considering signing up to drive for the transportation service Uber. Uber promises that anyone with a valid driver’s license, personal car insurance, a clean record, and a four-door car can meet the New Jersey requirements to drive for Uber. The… Continue reading
First 3 Steps to Take After Getting Injured at Work
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Here is what you should do if you have been hurt at work. Report your accident Immediately tell your supervisor or safety director about your accident, even if you do not think you need immediate medical attention. You never know when something small will turn into something big and it… Continue reading
ERISA Liens from Medical Treatment – Do I Have to Repay Them?
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One of the things we try to warn clients about early in a case is being sure that they treat only with authorized physicians, that is, physicians who are appointed by your employer or your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company. Under New Jersey law an injured worker does not have… Continue reading
E-cigarette Users Sue Juul
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Juul sells e-cigarette liquid pods with very high levels of nicotine compared to competitors. This has brought increased scrutiny from the FDA and interest from researchers trying to evaluate the harmful effects of the “combustible” cigarette alternative. A recent study by Stanford referred to the current e-cigarette market as “a… Continue reading
