Major Win Alert New Jersey Partner Jackie Mancino Negotiates 14 Settlements, Savings of 33% of Amount Sought

Jones Jones LLC is pleased to congratulate New Jersey Partner Jackie Mancino and her team for successfully settling 14 cases, which had over $1M in dispute costs.

 

The 14 cases involved medical provider claims filed by New Jersey doctors for the treatment of patients with claims in New York. Due to a lack of sufficient ties to New Jersey, the court was unable to establish jurisdiction.

 

Mancino and her team used their negotiation skills to ensure the claims were reviewed by a New Jersey certified medical coder to mitigate loss and ensure accuracy. After review, the team’s efforts yielded a significantly reduced cost of $350,000, 33% less than the initial amount sought.

Thank you to Jackie and her team for their hard work.

 

If you are in need of assistance with a workers’ compensation case, please contact our team at concierge@jonesjonesllc.com.

Important Update Regarding Witnesses at NYS Virtual Hearings

Dear Clients,

 

We want to let you know of an important update from the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) that affect how witnesses associated with your claims appear at virtual hearings beginning February 2, 2026.

 

What’s changing

  • As of February 2, 2026, all claimants and lay witnesses testifying in WCB virtual hearings must appear by video with their faces fully visible on screen.
  • Represented claimants must coordinate their appearance through their attorney or legal representative. Similarly, any party producing a lay witness must ensure the witness appears by video — failure to do so may result in witness preclusion and penalties against the party or counsel.
  • While represented claimants/witnesses can join from the attorney’s office or another suitable location, the video-appearance requirement applies similarly across the board.

Why this matters

 

The WCB implemented this rule to ensure that all hearing participants can be seen and heard, enabling judges and opposing parties to assess demeanor, body language, and credibility more reliably — something that is difficult or impossible over a phone-only appearance.

 

What you should do now

  • Confirm with all parties (claimants, witnesses, employees, carriers, TPAs) who may testify in virtual hearings that they have access to a device with video capability (camera + stable internet).
  • Advise them to appear in a quiet, well-lit environment, with minimal distractions, and with their faces clearly visible.
  • If you or a witness lack video capability, consider making alternative arrangements well in advance of hearing dates to avoid risk of preclusion or penalties.
  • Any questions? Please contact us at concierge@jonesjonesllc.com.  The team at Jones Jones LLC is ready to guide you through all litigation related questions.

Re: “Claimants and Witnesses Must Appear on Video When Testifying During Virtual Hearings” (effective February 2, 2026). Subject Number 046-1784

 

 

Managing Partner Sarah Thomas, Featured In Article For Insurance Business

The government shutdown greatly impacted recent airline operations throughout the country, with mass flight delays and cancellations. In the coming months, these issues are anticipated to cause a spike in workers’ compensation claims among aviation industry employees who have faced workplace injuries, stress and even assault amidst the chaos. In this article for Insurance Business, Jones Jones Managing Partner Sarah Thomas discusses aviation workplace claims and the implications for employers and insurers.

 

Read the Full Article for free here.

New Jersey Supervising Partner Christine Diana Reports on Proposed ABC Test Changes in the New Jersey Law Journal

Jones Jones LLC proudly congratulates Christine Diana on her article publication in the New Jersey Law Journal!

Since 1878, the New Jersey Law Journal has been New Jersey’s trusted source for legal insight and industry developments.

 

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has proposed changes to codify the application of the ABC test for independent contractors. In her article, Christine explores what these proposed updates could mean for New Jersey workers and employers—and how they could shape the future of workers’ compensation claims across the state.

 

Read the Full Article here:

https://www.law.com/njlawjournal/2025/10/29/what-proposed-abc-test-changes-could-mean-for-nj-employ…

Major Win Alert: Jones Jones New Jersey Partner Jackie Mancino Dismisses 46 Cases, Saving Clients More than $6 Million in Financial Damages

Jones Jones LLC is pleased to congratulate New Jersey Partner Jackie Mancino and her team on the successful dismissal of 46 cases in just over a year, amounting to more than $6 million saved in dispute costs.

The cases involved medical provider claims filed by New Jersey doctors for the treatment of patients with workers’ compensation claims in New York. Because the injuries took place in New York, Mancino and her team found no sufficient ties to New Jersey for the court to establish jurisdiction, leading to the dismissal of all cases.

Through diligent research and close attention to detail, Mancino and her team built a strong defense that led to the ultimate dismissal of these cases. Jackie Mancino joined Jones Jones’ New Jersey practice in 2024 and has since settled or dismissed more than 60 cases. Thank you to Jackie and her team for their diligent work and continued success.

If you are in need of assistance with a workers’ compensation case, please contact our team at concierge@jonesjonesllc.com.

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