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Jones Jones LLC Back to Basics: RFA-2 Requirements
The RFA-2 is a New York State Workers’ Compensation Board form. Specifically, it is a “Request For Further Action” by the carrier or employer and can be found here. This form would be filed by the carrier or employer when a need for a hearing arises. Recently, the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board has been taking… Read More »
News Bulletin: NYS Workers’ Compensation Benefit Increase
On April 20, 2022, the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board announced that the maximum weekly benefit rate for workers’ compensation claimants is $1,125.46 for injuries sustained from July 1, 2022 through July 30, 2023. See the Board’s announcement here. The attorneys of Jones Jones LLC are experienced litigators and defense specialists and are eager to work with… Read More »
Jones Jones LLC Major Win Alert: Successful Litigation on a Jurisdictional Issue
We are excited to announce a major win secured by Jones Jones LLC Attorney Ian Leaderman. This win highlights: The jurisdictional complexities that may arise while representing national or worldwide employer entities; The success that can come with a detailed review of the facts surrounding a claimant’s contacts with New York State versus their home… Read More »
Major Win Alert: Jones Jones Wins NYS Appellate Reversal of $280k SLU Award
Attorney Katherine Caracappa secured a major win for a Jones Jones LLC client before the New York State Appellate Division- Third Department on March 10, 2022. The case involved a transportation worker with an established occupational disease claim for injury to the elbows, ankles, knees, and wrists. The claimant’s treating doctor submitted medical evidence finding… Read More »
News Alert: NYS WCB Issues Updated Procedure on Special Fund Reimbursement & Establishment
On November 16 , 2021 the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board issued a bulletin outlining a variety of procedural updates regarding Special Funds and reimbursement.The main points of the Board’s announcement are as follows: As of 12/1/21, the following forms are to be used for WCL 15-8 and WCL 14-6 reimbursement requests: C-251N – Insurer’s Notification… Read More »
News Alert: NYS WCB Issues Bulletin on 32s and Releases
On October 8, 2021 the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board issued a bulletin in regards to Section 32 Agreements: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYWCB/bulletins/2f633a4. The main points of the Board’s announcement are as follows: The Board will disapprove a Section 32 Agreement if it becomes aware that as a condition of entering into the Section 32 Agreement, the parties entered… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation & General Liability: The Power of an Integrative Litigation Approach
New York’s Second Department recently issued a decision, Lennon v 56th & Park (NY) Owner, LLC, regarding collateral estoppel in workers’ compensation and personal injury suits. This decision illustrates the importance of a unified workers’ compensation and general liability defense. The Second Department held that a plaintiff’s general liability claim may be barred by the… Read More »
Our Loss Transfer Department Passes $2 Million in Client Recoveries in 2021
Jones Jones LLC is an industry leader in identifying and securing mitigation opportunities for carriers, TPAs, and self-insured employers. Loss transfer is a perfect example of how the winning litigation strategies utilized by our attorneys will bring you and your team the very best savings available for your claims. Just in the first half of… Read More »
Jones Jones LLC Major Win Alert : Learn How Our New Jersey Practice Saved a Client Six-Figures
We are excited to announce a major win secured by Jones Jones LLC Attorney Christine Diana. This win highlights: The importance of reviewing all medical bills and location of treatment in order to determine proper payment of medical bill; The successful jurisdictional arguments Jones Jones LLC has brought as it relates to New Jersey surgical… Read More »
Jones Jones LLC Major Win Alert: SLUs
We are excited to announce a major win secured by Jones Jones LLC Attorney Samantha Sokoloff. This win highlights: The aggressive approach needed on occupational disease claims that are filed after a regular retirement has been taken by a claimant; The need for a knowledgeable and aggressive litigation plan on potential high dollar schedule loss… Read More »