Industry Insights
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Garcia: 'It's a Long Way to Tipperary' for the March of Workers' Compensation | 05/14/2024 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| In the intricate realm of workers’ compensation law, where fairness and due process are paramount, a recent case before the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has illuminated crucial principles regarding the consideration of evidence, particularly vocational evidence, in det...Read More | |||
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Geaney: The Little Known 'Authorized Vehicle Rule' in Workers' Compensation | 05/07/2024 | |
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| By: John H. Geaney | |||
| State: NJ | Segment: NORTH | 0 | |||
| I had the pleasure of speaking on Law Day in Plainfield Workers’ Compensation Court on May 1 and wanted to share with readers part of the discussion in our session, namely that of the New Jersey authorized vehicle rule contained in NJSA 34:15-36. ...Read More | |||
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Gelman: The EPA Final Rule on Methylene Chloride | 05/03/2024 | |
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| By: Jon L. Gelman | |||
| State: NA | Segment: NORTH | 0 | |||
| The Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule last month significantly restricting the use of methylene chloride due to its health risks. This analysis examines the rule's impact on workers and potential workers' compensation claims. ...Read More | |||
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Geaney: A Brief History of Our State's Workers' Compensation Act | 04/04/2024 | |
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| By: John H. Geaney | |||
| State: NJ | Segment: NORTH | 0 | |||
| For those who do not like workers’ compensation, blame Otto von Bismarck. ...Read More | |||
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Gelman: Exposed to 'Forever Chemicals' | 04/02/2024 | |
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| By: Jon L. Gelman | |||
| State: NJ | Segment: NORTH | 0 | |||
| Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals," are a growing concern in the workplace. ...Read More | |||
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Geaney: Third-Party Liens Not Always Due Right Away | 03/26/2024 | |
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| By: John H. Geaney | |||
| State: NJ | Segment: NORTH | 0 | |||
| The unreported case of New Jersey Transit Corp. v. Joseph has thrown a wrench into the common understanding of when to resolve third-party liens in New Jersey. ...Read More | |||
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Geaney: A New Presumption for Private-Sector EMTs, Paramedics | 01/29/2024 | |
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| By: John H. Geaney | |||
| State: NJ | Segment: NORTH | 0 | |||
| The recent passage of A5909 has generated many questions from hospitals and private-sector ambulance companies that provide EMT and paramedic services. ...Read More | |||
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Geyer: How Cameras Transform Workers' Comp | 01/11/2024 | |
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| By: Jacob Geyer | |||
| State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | |||
| Cameras and artificial intelligence outperform human observation. By applying AI to analyze client camera footage, we are seeing the beginning of a revolution in workplace safety. ...Read More | |||
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Gelman: Household Contact Wins $30 Million Verdict for Mesothelioma | 01/09/2024 | |
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| By: Jon L. Gelman | |||
| State: IL | Segment: NORTH | 0 | |||
| Employers have a responsibility not only to their workers but also to their household contacts — individuals who live in the employee’s home. Employees who are exposed at work may carry the toxic substances home on their clothes or their body. ...Read More | |||
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Geaney: Respondent Defeats Claim of Aggravation, Motion for Benefits | 01/05/2024 | |
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| By: John H. Geaney | |||
| State: NJ | Segment: NORTH | 0 | |||
| Cases involving aggravation of preexisting conditions are quite common in workers’ compensation and are often complex. Adequately addressing such claims requires obtaining the pre-accident medical treatment records and obtaining expert opinion on whether the work accident aggravated th...Read More | |||
