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How to Properly Cancel a Workers’ Compensation Policy

How to Properly Cancel a Workers’ Compensation Policy

Coverage Issues in Workers’ Compensation Often cases are referred to this insurance defense attorney where the policy was cancelled prior to the alleged date of loss. The claimant-petitioner has retained an attorney and has filed a Claim Petition in the Division of Workers’ Compensation. The petitioner’s counsel has reviewed the New Jersey Compensation Rating and […]

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What Does The Rebuttable Presumption Mean In A COVID-19 Claim?

By on May 5, 2022 in Claims, NJ Workers' Comp with 0 Comments

The concept of legal presumptions in workers’ compensation is not new in New Jersey.  The first presumption legislation in New Jersey was passed in 1964 concerning volunteer firefighters who contract respiratory disease in certain circumstances. The second presumption legislation was passed in 1988 in regarding to firefighters with cardiovascular or cerebrovascular injuries or death in […]

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