Publications
Managing Risks in ER Psychiatric and Behavioral Health Treatment
As mental and behavioral health care grows more universal, and the delivery of healthcare services becomes more diverse, providers must be prepared to account for shifting landscapes regarding the standard of care.
The Quarterly Dose – April 2024, has been prepared for our readers by Marshall Dennehey.
Florida Tort Reform: The Impact of House Bill 837 on Health Care Litigation
On March 24, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 837 into law.
The Quarterly Dose – May 2024, has been prepared for our read
ALL RISE - Recent Victories and Success Stories*
David Tomeo, Victoria Pepe and paralegal Karen Kankula (all of Roseland, NJ)
The Quarterly Dose – May 2024, has been prepared for our readers by Marshall Dennehey.
LEGAL ROUNDUP - New Jersey
An “almost perfect storm of events” warranted additional time to file an Affidavit of Merit.
The Quarterly Dose – May 2024, has been prepared for our readers by Marshall Dennehey.
LEGAL ROUNDUP - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Superior Court holds that trial court correctly entered nonsuit on plaintiff’s corporate negligence claim for failing to show actual or constructive knowledge.
Pennsylvania Superior Court holds that, under Section 311 of MCARE, matters reviewed do not require a document be specifically reviewed by a patient safety committee.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court holds that No Felony Conviction Recovery Rule barred medical malpractice and indemnification claims.Dinardo v. Kohler, 304 A.3d 1187 (Pa. 2023)
The Quarterly Dose – May 2024, has been prepared for our readers by Marshall Dennehey.
Delaware Supreme Court affirms the decisions of the IAB and Superior Court, holding that an employer CORRECTLY paid for ketamine infusion treatment in accordance with the Delaware Fee Schedule.
Ms. Taylor injured her right wrist in 2016 while working as a teacher for the State. Her injury eventually developed into complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) involving multiple extremities.
What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp, Vol. 28, No.
Reporting an injury via a Petition for Benefits within 30 days of the alleged accident does not fulfill the notice requirement.
The claimant, a senior claims adjuster, worked remotely in Orlando and once a quarter went to Tallahassee to the employer’s office. He typically was picked up by a rental car company.
What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp, Vol. 28, No.
Appellate Division vacated and remanded a trial court order denying employer’s application for satisfaction of its workers’ compensation lien as premature after the third party settlement.
In October 2019, Darshelle Joseph was injured while working for NJ Transit and filed a workers’ compensation case and a third party case against the tortfeasor.
What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp, Vol. 28, No.
Appellate Division finds that paid status during a break does not mandate workers’ compensation coverage and affirmed the dismissal of the claim.
The petitioner appealed the dismissal of her workers’ compensation claim. She was working for the respondent as a dispatcher, and on her meal break in October 2018, she was rear-ended.
What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp, Vol. 28, No.
Excluding counsel fees from payment of future medical benefits based on future medical expenses as speculative is contrary to Sec. 306(f.1)(7) of the Act, which prohibits provider from billing claimant for any costs relating to care under the Act.
In this case, a workers’ compensation judge granted in part and denied in part the claimant’s Petition to Review. The judge also approved a 20% Fee Agreement between the claimant and her counsel, but as to indemnity benefits only.
What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp, Vol. 28, No.