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New York State Workers’ Compensation Board Announces New Claim Conciliation Procedure for Additional Sites of Injury and Consequential Injuries
From the Desk of Managing Partner Sarah Thomas The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) has announced that starting in December 2024 they will begin using a new procedure to expedite claims for additional sites of injury and consequential injuries. This means if the board receives a Request for Further Action by Legal Counsel… Read More »
Jones Jones LLC Educates on Continued RICO Fraud Cases with All-Staff Webinar
In October 2024, the New Jersey and Manhattan offices of Jones Jones LLC came together virtually for an informative webinar on the recent rise in cases being investigated by the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) throughout New York. This webinar is one of many educational sessions and trainings Jones Jones offers staff and clients… Read More »
Major Win Alert: Jones Jones LLC Partner Breaks Claimant’s Credibility, Secures Disallowance
Congratulations to Jones Jones LLC Partner Katherine Caracappa for securing a disallowance before the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board. Caracappa and her team found the claimant lacked credibility due to a number of inconsistencies between their testimony and C-3 form, or employee claim form. In this case the claimant stated they were conducting work… Read More »
Major Win Alert: Jones Jones Secures Dismissal for International Airline
Jones Jones LLC congratulates Associate Erica Francisco-Lau and her team on securing an out-of-state dismissal on behalf of an international airline in New Jersey. This dismissal comes amid a rise in filings of similar Pennsylvania workers’ compensation cases in the state of New Jersey. In this case, the medical provider of a Pennsylvania worker for… Read More »
Major Win Alert: Jones Jones Associate Wins Order of Dismissal
Congratulations to Jones Jones LLC Associate Erica Francisco-Lau and her team for leading a successful Order of Dismissal in front of the Jersey City Workers’ Compensation Court. In this case, the medical provider claim in question originated in New York, with the claim stating the petitioner was injured in New York and works for… Read More »
Major Win Alert: Jones Jones LLC Partner Tackles Fraud Case
Congratulations to Jones Jones LLC Partner Katherine Caracappa and her all-female construction defense team for securing a disallowance on a recent fraud case before the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board. Fraud and construction are being scrutinized by both the Board, as well as other state and federal entities due to the recent Racketeer Influenced and… Read More »
Major Win Alert: Jones Jones LLC Secures a 91% Closure Rate for Retail Client
Jones Jones LLC is pleased to share that a settlement focused litigation team has successfully secured a 91% rate on behalf of a New York-based, self-insured big box retail client for the last two consecutive years. The team that worked tirelessly to secure this rate includes Partner Rosanna Shamash, Partner Ian Leaderman and Partner Samantha… Read More »
Major Win Alert: Jones Jones LLC Partner Saves Client Nearly $10 Million in Permanent Total Disability Case
Jones Jones LLC congratulates Partner Dana Sabghir and her team on negotiating a $15 million claim down to an approximately $5 million settlement at mediation in a permanent total disability workers’ compensation case, saving the client nearly $10 million. The client, a public benefit corporation involved with the construction of public buildings throughout New… Read More »
Major Win Alert: Jones Jones LLC Permanently Closes 14 Cases with Settlement Day-over $100K Saved
Jones Jones LLC is pleased to share Partner Yvie Cherenfant recently hosted a successful settlement conference on behalf of a client that is in the entertainment space. With the Jones Jones’ “always be closing,” mentality top of mind, Yvie and her team coordinated with the injured workers’ firms and the carrier to set up the… Read More »
New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Fact Sheet 2024
Jones Jones LLC knows that workers’ compensation claims can be complex. In an industry bogged down by forms, statutes, and filings, we aim for efficiency in all we do. To that end, we wanted to make sure that you, our clients, had access to the most up-to-date pertinent information regarding New Jersey workers’ compensation. Are… Read More »
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