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Archive for August, 2022

A Guide to Interrogatories and Their Importance in the Workers’ Compensation Practice

Practical Advice in New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Under N.J.A.C. 12:235-3.8, interrogatories are allowed in the following types of cases without motion (meaning, neither party is required to file a Motion for Leave to Serve Interrogatories with the Court): dependency cases (See N.J.A.C. 12:235-3.8(a)), re-opener cases (See N.J.A.C. 12:235-3.8(d)), and occupational exposure cases  (See N.J.A.C. 12:235-3.8(f); […]

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What Costs and Legal Fees Are Deducted From the Lien of the Employer or Carrier?

By on August 24, 2022 in Counsel Fees, NJ Workers' Comp with 0 Comments

One recurring question which adjusters and practitioners are often asked is this:   in computing the workers’ compensation lien, does the employee get to reduce the employer’s lien by the amount the injured worker had to pay for costs and expenses in the third party action? Further, does the employee get to reduce the employer or […]

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Kids’ Chance of New Jersey Needs Your Help in Fundraising Raffle for Students

By on August 10, 2022 in NJ Workers' Comp, Other with 0 Comments
Kids’ Chance of New Jersey Needs Your Help in Fundraising Raffle for Students

On behalf of Capehart Scatchard and Kids’ Chance of New Jersey, I want to thank all of you who have been supporting KCNJ over the past several years.  We deeply appreciate all your assistance in helping KCNJ accomplish its mission of providing college scholarships to children whose parents have been seriously injured or killed in […]

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