Case File A worker lost his life due to an accident while working on the New Jersey turnpike, but the court didn't find enough to show that the employer committed "willful" violations for purposes of […]

Courts & Compliance Like quite a few states across the country, New Jersey's Workers' Compensation Act contains an exclusive remedy provision under which employees relinquish their right to pursue common-law remedies -- in other words, […]

The Importance of Care Direction and The Provider Network   Workers’ Compensation is designed to provide medical care and wage replacement to employees who suffer job related injuries or illnesses. In New Jersey, workers’ compensation is […]

Do You Know the Rule? In New Jersey, state law requires employers to carry workers' compensation insurance. So, what happens if they don't? As Simply Research subscribes know, here's the rule on that Garden State […]

Looking for compliance info from the Garden State? Look no farther than Simply Research, which covers all 53 U.S. jurisdictions. For example, Simply Research users know that in New Jersey, the follow benefits are in […]

Tips for managing costs and outcomes in a state where expenses can track above the national average.  In 2024, New Jersey’s workers’ compensation system has been influenced by several key medical trends, including rising medical […]

What Do You Think? Individuals who work for managed care companies helping claimants navigate the workers’ compensation system may sometimes face harassment by those same claimants. As one case shows, the legal maze such an […]

Case File The Garden State's exclusive remedy rule along with policy language prevented a contractor from enforcing a duty to defend against its insurer. Simply Research subscribers have access to the full text of the […]