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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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We’re proud to share that Jones Jones Operations Partner Kristina Jones recently authored an article for Claims Journal, offering expert insights into how independent medical examinations (IMEs) can help reduce fraud in workers’ compensation claims.

Kristina explores emerging IME trends and encourages claims managers to take a proactive approach—highlighting how strategic use of IMEs, paired with strong partnerships and documentation, can protect organizations from costly fraudulent activity.

Her article is a must-read for risk managers, insurers, and legal professionals navigating today’s complex claims landscape.

 

Read the full piece here: Independent Medical Examiners: The Secret Advantage in a Workers’ Comp Claim

 

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We are proud to celebrate our own Rose Shamash, Supervising Partner at Jones Jones LLC, who was recently featured on the InsHER podcast!

 

Rose leads our Construction Practice with the same passion, strategy, and resilience that she brings to every aspect of her life — including raising six young children. Her reflections on leadership, empathy, and perseverance highlight why she is such an integral part of Jones Jones:

 

💡 On the work we do:

“Every case I deal with has lots of different moving parts, unique facts, real-world implications for businesses, for people…I feel like being in this field is like playing a big game of chess. Every move you make has consequences and impact.”

 

💡 On leadership and motherhood:

“Being a mom has totally made me more efficient, more empathetic, more decisive… Kids teach you a lot about negotiating, a lot about emotional intelligence. Those are skills you really need in this field, when you’re dealing with all types of different people.”

 

💡 On breaking barriers:

“People will always look for reasons to doubt you when you don’t fit their image of authority. My advice to young women is — don’t waste your time worrying about that. Hold your ground. Have quiet certainty.”

 

At Jones Jones, we are inspired every day by leaders like Rose who embody determination, innovation, and compassion in our field. We encourage you to listen to her full conversation below, or on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get you podcasts:

 

🔗 Apple (https://lnkd.in/ersrXJ8D)

🔗 Spotify (https://lnkd.in/eg2m-Wug)

 

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Jones Jones LLC congratulates Associate Samantha Sokoloff and her team on the successful appeal of a workers’ compensation law judge’s (WCLJ) decision in front of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board. This appeal modified the claimant’s original schedule loss of use (SLU) award, bringing the client significant financial savings.

 

In this case, the WCLJ prevented Jones Jones’ client from producing a permanency report and awarded a 33.25% SLU for the left hip and a 25% SLU for the left knee for a total of 58.25% of the left leg based on claimant’s doctors’ opinions. This was inferred from two medical examiners’ assessments of the injury sites.

 

When appealing the decision, Sokoloff pointed to previous testimony from both doctors confirming they had not used the claimant’s uninjured contralateral knee and hip as the claimant’s baseline. She argued that whether a claimant is entitled to a schedule loss of use award is dependent on medical opinion and because the testimonies acknowledged an oversight in establishing a baseline, awards should be decided by the Board. The Board agreed and examined the evidence provided by both medical examiners.

 

Sokoloff’s attention to detail and thorough examination of the evidence was vital in securing the team’s win. The WCLJ decided in favor of Jones Jones’ client, bringing the SLU down to 22.5% total for the left leg, 15% for the knee and 7.5% for the hip.

 

Thank you to Samantha and team for their incredible work, which saved the nearly $75,000. If you are in need of assistance with a workers’ compensation case, please contact our appellate team at concierge@jonesjonesllc.com

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