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The Perez Trio of Cases and Proof of Permanent Partial Disability

John H. Geaney | March 15, 2019 | 0 Comments

It is a remarkable coincidence that the three cases that best explain entitlement to permanent partial disability benefits in New

New Jersey Legislature Passes Supplemental Benefit for Certain Public Employees or Dependents of Those Employees

Judge Richard E. Hickey III (Ret.) | March 7, 2019 | 0 Comments

On February 25, 2019, the New Jersey Legislature voted to send to the Governor’s desk Senate Bill No. 1967.  The

New Jersey Supreme Court Rules That Volunteer Firefighter Is Entitled To Maximum Temp Benefits Even Without Proof Of Employment Or Lost Wages

John H. Geaney | February 22, 2019 | 0 Comments

Jennifer Kocanowski, a member of the Finderne Fire Department in the Township of Bridgewater, was injured in March 2015 while

Appellate Division Holds Officer’s Injury to Knee Wearing 25 Pounds of Equipment Was Not Idiopathic

John H. Geaney | February 20, 2019 | 0 Comments

The idiopathic defense is not an easy one for employers to prevail on in New Jersey.  The basic concept is

Injuries Post Job Termination

John H. Geaney | February 15, 2019 | 0 Comments

What happens if an employer terminates the employment of a worker, who then has an accident before leaving the work

Health System Properly Withdrew Job Offer Due to Failure of Applicant to Complete Vaccine Testing

John H. Geaney | February 5, 2019 | 0 Comments

Janice Hustvet worked for Courage Center, which merged with Allina Health System in 2013.  Hustvet worked for 15 years at

Medical Providers Have Six Years To File Claims in Division of Workers’ Compensation

John H. Geaney | January 24, 2019 | 0 Comments

The New Jersey Appellate Division decided an important case on January 17, 2019 entitled The Plastic Surgery Center, PA. v.

The Very Sensible Premises Rule In New Jersey Workers’ Compensation

John H. Geaney | January 17, 2019 | 1 Comment

Until 1979 New Jersey had a doctrine known as the “going and coming rule,” and that rule basically said that

County Did Not Violate ADA When It Proposed A Half-Time Office Job With Full Pay But Refused To Grant Other Accommodations Requested By Plaintiff

John H. Geaney | January 14, 2019 | 0 Comments

One of the most difficult issues for employers to deal with is the work injury which leaves an employee with

Triennial Recalculation Issue Decided in Favor of Respondents and 2nd Injury Fund

John H. Geaney | December 26, 2018 | 0 Comments

The Honorable Joshua Friedman decided an issue this month that has been pending for several years regarding calculation of the