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Questions And Answers On Coronavirus And New Jersey Workers’ Comp

John H. Geaney | March 20, 2020 | 0 Comments

Many clients have been calling and writing me with an array of scenarios in recent weeks regarding the relationship between

New Jersey Supreme Court Permits Plaintiff To Proceed With His LAD Law Suit Alleging He Was Wrongfully Terminated For Legal Use of Marijuana Under The Compassionate Use Act

John H. Geaney | March 12, 2020 | 0 Comments

Justin Wild, a licensed funeral director, was diagnosed in 2015 with cancer and was prescribed marijuana under the New Jersey

Why It Is Important To Understand Legal Causation In Workers’ Compensation

John H. Geaney | March 5, 2020 | 0 Comments

The concept of legal causation is fundamental to master in handling claims. If there is no legal causation, the claim

The Potential Impact Of The Coronavirus On New Jersey Workers’ Compensation

John H. Geaney | February 28, 2020 | 0 Comments

Many readers of this blog have inquired recently about the potential impact of the novel coronavirus on workers’ compensation claims. 

Transportation Issues in Workers’ Compensation

John H. Geaney | February 21, 2020 | 0 Comments

Adjusters and employers familiar with other state workers’ compensation laws are often surprised to find out that the New Jersey

Questions Remain On Which Cases Are Affected By The New Hand And Foot Bill

John H. Geaney | February 13, 2020 | 0 Comments

The recently passed legislation L. 2019, C. 387 increasing the value of hand and foot injuries in New Jersey has

Medical Providers Win in Supreme Court on Statute of Limitations Issue

John H. Geaney | February 5, 2020 | 0 Comments

In New Jersey a medical provider dispute arising from a work injury can only be filed in the Division of

Governor Passes Bill Increasing Compensation for Workers’ Comp Hand And Foot Injuries

John H. Geaney | January 23, 2020 | 0 Comments

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy this week signed into law the long-considered hand and foot Bill, increasing the amount of

Appellate Division Holds New Jersey Employer Must Reimburse Injured Worker for Cost of Medical Marijuana

John H. Geaney | January 15, 2020 | 0 Comments

This week the New Jersey Appellate Division decided Hager v. M&K Construction, A-0102-18T3 (App. Div. January 13, 2020).  The issues

Court Rules That Inability To Understand The English Language May Form the Basis For Total Disability Under The Odd-Lot Doctrine But Also Finds Petitioner’s Proofs To Be Lacking

John H. Geaney | January 2, 2020 | 0 Comments

There are few appellate division cases on the odd-lot doctrine in workers’ compensation, and there are next to none on