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The Superior Court affirms a decision of the Industrial Accident Board that concluded Superior Court Civil Rule 41(a)(1)’s ‘Two Dismissal’ rule did not apply to an IAB proceeding.
The claimant was injured in a work accident on October 28, 2018.
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Regardless of whether a second opinion is reasonable or medically necessary, if a referral is made, it must be acknowledged within the applicable three or ten-day period or the defense of medical necessity is waived.
The claimant sought authorization of a second opinion, as recommended by the treating physician. The claimant conceded that the doctor ultimately testified that the second opinion was not medically necessary.
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The New Jersey Supreme Court affirms the Appellate Division’s decision to reverse the trial court and reinstate the jury verdict in the plaintiff’s favor.
In this case, the New Jersey Supreme Court affirmed the Appellate Division’s decision to reverse the trial judge’s decision to vacate the jury verdict and award judgment to Marine Transport, Inc.
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New Jersey Legislative Update
On June 1, 2023, S3905 was introduced in the New Jersey State Senate which, if passed, would establish a two-year statute of limitations for medical provider applications.
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Commonwealth Court holds that an award of specific loss benefits to a claimant who deceases prior to payment is not payable to the estate where the cause of death is from the work injury.
In this case, the claimant sustained work injuries as the result of an explosion that occurred after a fuse was inserted into a fireworks display. The employer accepted liability for the injuries.
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Defense Digest, Vol. 29, No. 2, June 2023
Defense Digest, Vol. 29, No. 2, June 2023
Florida’s 4th DCA Decides Insurer’s Presuit Notice Requirement Is Procedural in Nature and Applies Retroactively
In a decision that continues to fuel the dispute between the plaintiff and defense bar, Florida’s Fourth District Court found that the presuit notice provision of section 627.70152 is procedural in nature and, as such, applies retroactively to pol
Legal Update for Insurance Services, May 8, 2023, has been prepared for our readers by Marshall Dennehey.
Florida Legislature Passes the Roller Skating Rink Safety Act
On May 2, 2023, Florida became the 12th state to pass legislation intended to keep roller rink operators in business by promoting safety, risk management and shared responsibility of liability.
Legal Update for Amusements Sports & Recreation Litigation, May 8, 2023, has been prepared for our readers by Marshall Dennehey.