Submitted by Workers Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark, Cherry Hill, NJ James Quilles v. Warren County Unreported/non-precedential New Jersey Appellate Division February 13, 2019 Today I am writing a blog about this case is about how to properly prepare a witness and adequately present evidence at the time of the trial which the Worker’s Compensation Judge…
Submitted by New Jersey Workers Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark What is temporary disability benefits (TDB) and how am I entitled to it under the New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Act. Temporary disability benefits are statutorily authorized wage replacement for any and all employees who were injured in the course of their employment. If you have any…
Submitted by New Jersey Workers Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark If you are a volunteer FIRE FIGHTER in New Jersey while currently unemployed, and are injured in your volunteer position you may now be eligible for a temporary disability benefits under New Jersey’s Worker’s Compensation statute. If you have any questions about TDB issue please call…
EBONY BROWN, v. BOARD OF TRUSTEES, POLICE AND FIREMEN’S RETIREMENT SYSTEM, Decided February 11, 2019 Submitted by New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Am I entitled to make a accidental disability benefit claim against my public sector employer for my work related injury ?? How do I proceed? This case addresses one specific threshold question regarding how your…
EBONY BROWN, v. BOARD OF TRUSTEES, POLICE AND FIREMEN’S RETIREMENT SYSTEM, Decided February 11, 2019 Submitted by New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Am I entitled to make an accidental disability benefit claim against my public sector employer for my work related injury ?? How do I proceed? This case addresses one specific threshold question regarding how your…
Submitted by New Jersey Workers Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. MICHAEL GERITY, Petitioner v. NEW JERSEY TRANSIT Facts: In 2005, petitioner was injured when another vehicle struck the bus he was driving for NJT. Through the workers’ compensation system, he underwent multiple surgeries on his arms and neck. In two successive settlements, he received an award of…
Submitted by New Jersey Disability Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In this case the question boils down to When does work start? At what point in time are you at your employer’s location for his benefit as well as yours and at what point and time is your behavior considered ‘part and parcel to the employment’. Is…
Pandola v. Melenio Express Inc. (New Jersey Appellate Division Unreported Decision October 29, 2018) Submitted by New Jersey Workers Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. When is an employee an independent contractor? Can I get Worker’s Compensation if my employer thinks i am independent contractor but really I am in employee? How do I determine if I…
Submitted by New Jersey Workers Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. When you make a claim against an insurance company from a workers compensation case and/or file suit against a driver as a result of a car crash and you are claiming personal injuries you become the target of surveillance. Why? Because insurance companies are not your…
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2022 changes to New Jersey statute N.J.S.A. 45:1-15.9.
This memorandum addresses the scope of New Jersey statute N.J.S.A. 45:1-15.9,summarizes the 2022 amendments to that statute, identifies the effective date andapplicability of those amendments, and outlines practical implications forregulated professionals and licensing boards. Background N.J.S.A. 45:1-15.9 is part of New Jersey’s professional and occupational licensinglaws administered under Title 45. The statute governs disciplinary and…