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Archive for February, 2018

Federal Court Rejects Civil Law Suit By Injured Employee

By on February 15, 2018 in Court Rulings, NJ Workers' Comp with 0 Comments

Brian Sims suffered a terrible injury working for Express Scripts, Inc. (hereinafter ESI) on August 24, 2015 when his hand was caught in an industrial machine, leading to the amputation of his left hand and wrist.  He brought a civil law suit against his employer alleging willful and intentional conduct.  Express Scripts moved to dismiss […]

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All Dependents Including Minors Are Bound by the Two-Year Statute in Workers’ Compensation

By on February 8, 2018 in NJ Workers' Comp, Policy with 0 Comments

Scott Jeannette was an employee of General Mills Progresso. He went into cardiac arrest at work on June 7, 2011 and died nine days later from complications.   He left a wife, Nacole, and a four-year-old son, Chase. Nacole filed a dependency claim petition over six months past the two-year statutory filing deadline. General Mills Progresso […]

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An Adjuster’s View of Making Good Claim Notes in New Jersey Workers’ Compensation

By on February 1, 2018 in Claims, NJ Workers' Comp with 0 Comments

By: Michael Weiner, Workers’ Compensation Claims Examiner Editor: John H. Geaney, Esq. As adjusters we are constantly being reminded to document our files: specifically, keep good log notes. We have all heard managers and supervisors repeat this mantra: “If it is not in the notes, it did not happen!” Good claim notes should “tell the […]

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