0 0 Blog In the recent Workers’ Compensation decision in Neglia v. Craft Carpentry & Drywall, a New Jersey Workers’ Compensation court held that a petitioner was not entitled to medical and temporary benefits where the Court determined that the petitioner purposely or knowingly made false or misleading statements in claiming compensation benefits. The Court decided the case pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Fraud Act (N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4). In this case, the petitioner originally received workers’ compensation benefits as a result of a workplace accident. However, the petitioner subsequently received medical treatment for a preexisting knee injury that medical records showed the petitioner suffered prior to the current accident. The petitioner argued that any misstatement was not made knowingly or purposely as she did not know the specific diagnosis for her prior knee injury. In coming to its decision, the Court concluded that it did not matter that petitioner did not know the specific diagnosis. When questioned by the company’s doctor, the petitioner did not reveal to that doctor that she had any kind of prior knee injury. This statement was contradicted by medical records that indicated that petitioner did, in fact, have a prior knee injury. Therefore, the petitioner was denied medical and temporary benefits, and was ordered to repay the costs of all treatments she had received to date. Elizabeth, New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Our New Jersey lawyers give personal attention to all of our clients. If you or a loved one has been injured while working, call us today at 908-352-2323 or send us an email by clicking here to evaluate your case. Our workers’ compensation lawyers serve clients throughout New Jersey and New York, including the cities of Newark, Elizabeth, Jersey City, Hackensack, and Morris, Bergen, Hudson, Union and Middlesex counties. We have offices in Elizabeth, New Jersey and New York City. WE WILL FIGHT FOR YOU! 0 workers' rightsWorkers’ Compensation Related Posts NJ Supreme Court Limits Workers’ Compensation for Cardiovascular Injuries The New Jersey Supreme Court decided last week in the case of Renner v. AT&T that a Workers’ Compensation claimant is not entitled to compensation for a cardiovascular injury, disease or death, unless the claimant can show that the cardiovascular injury resulted from a work effort or strain involving a substantial condition or event. This case has broad ramifications for New Jersey workers who suffer injuries such as heart attacks or pulmonary embolisms at work and seek workers’ compensation benefits for those injuries. 0 0 0 16 Dec 2014 Our First Video: The History of Mintz & Geftic Mintz & Geftic is officially on YouTube! 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Strauss, Essex County 2010). 0 0 0 23 Jul 2015 Video Blog: Top 5 Things to Do If You Are in a Car Accident Watch today’s video where top Elizabeth, New Jersey personal injury lawyer Bryan Mintz explains the top 5 things to if you are in a car accident and please be sure to click this button to subscribe to our channel: 0 0 0 06 Apr 2016 Powerful Coalition Formed Against New Jersey’s Workers A couple of months ago we wrote about A Victory for Elizabeth Workers, where we shared the news that Elizabeth had become the 10th municipality in New Jersey to provide paid sick leave to its employees. As Elizabeth’s neighborhood law firm, we at Mintz & Geftic were happy to see the local residents rally together for such a great cause. We are now less than two weeks away from the date of March 2nd, when this law will go into effect and the hardworking men and women of Elizabeth will finally have access to the benefits that they worked so hard to obtain. However,… 0 0 0 20 Feb 2016 Mintz & Geftic Files Data Breach Class Action Against Horizon July 9, 2015 – Mintz & Geftic has filed a class action lawsuit against Horizon alleging that Horizon failed to safeguard its customers’ sensitive personal information, including their protected health information as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”), Social Security numbers, names, dates of birth, mailing addresses, demographic information, medical records, and health insurance identification numbers (collectively, their “Sensitive Data”). As a healthcare insurance provider, Horizon is required to protect its customers’ Sensitive Data by adopting and implementing the specific data security regulations and standards set forth under HIPAA. Many of these same data security protection practices are mandated by… 0 0 0 03 Aug 2015 Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in New Jersey Elizabeth, New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Lawyers As the premier workers’ compensation lawyers in Elizabeth, New Jersey, we at Mintz & Geftic have been representing the hardworking men and women of New Jersey for over 25 years. In this time, our workers’ comp lawyers have represented clients from all different industries who have suffered from work-related injuries. This list includes construction workers, factory workers, truck drivers and many others that suffered some kind of personal injury while working. Who is at Risk? With all of our workers’ compensation experience, we can tell you that every single job contains some level of risk when it… 0 1 0 22 Jun 2016 New Jersey County’s Construction Deaths Draw Attention From OSHA As a New Jersey law firm that specializes in work-related injuries, we understand just how dangerous construction sites can be. We have over thirty years of experience representing seriously injured victims of construction accidents throughout New Jersey. While there are several hazards for workers on any job site, the leading cause of construction fatalities has remained the same for decades, that is falls from dangerous heights. Sadly, this statistic has hit home recently in Essex County with two workers losing their lives and others suffering from severe injuries. As reported by Patch , these deaths have gotten the attention of the U.S. Department… 1 0 1 14 Jun 2021 SUPER LAWYERS 2022 – BRYAN MINTZ NAMED FOR 9TH STRAIGHT YEAR! Bryan Mintz, of New Jersey Personal Injury Law Firm Mintz & Geftic, has been selected to the Super Lawyers list for 2022. Bryan has achieved this recognition for the 9th straight year! This year’s list of attorneys will displayed in Super Lawyers® magazine and other publications. Bryan, and all of the attorneys of Mintz & Geftic, fight on behalf of people that are suffering with serious injuries. This includes representing the injured victims of car and truck accidents, slip and falls accidents, construction accidents, and work-related accidents, including workers’ compensation claims. With offices in Elizabeth and throughout New Jersey, Mintz & Geftic Law Firm will fight… 0 0 0 17 May 2022 Valentine’s Day Lawsuits Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, And Valentine’s Day is a Time People Sue Valentine’s Day is a day when many people like to share their love. Whether it’s with a significant other, their children or a good friend, people often exchange warm greetings, card and sometimes gifts. Of course, to a number of husbands and boyfriends out there, the day also represents another mark on the calendar that can ultimately lead to the doghouse if not handled properly. Regardless of how we feel about this “Hallmark Holiday”, as Americans it represents a traditional way for us to contribute to the economy and benefit… 0 0 0 13 Feb 2016 $4.2 Million Settlement in Class Action vs American Traffic Systems $4.2 Million settlement of a class action against American Traffic Systems, Inc. and 18 New Jersey municipalities alleging a failure to comply with New Jersey laws governing red light cameras. (Bryan H. Mintz, with co-counsel, District of New Jersey, 2013). 0 0 0 23 Jul 2015 New Law ALERT – New Jersey “Temporary Workers Bill of Rights” Our temporary workers, regardless of their race or status, are key contributors to the workforce in our state, Signing the Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights establishes necessary guidelines for temporary help service firms and third-party clients to ensure that these workers are afforded basic protections and treated with the dignity they deserve. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy after he signed into law A1474/S511, commonly referred to as the “Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights.” This new legislation should be considered a major victory for New Jersey’s workforce, specifically its temporary workers. The law will take effect on August 5, 2023; however, certain provisions affecting newly hired employees and… 0 0 0 24 Mar 2023 New Bill Supporting New Jersey Breastfeeding Moms “Research shows that if 90 percent of families exclusively breastfed for 6 months, almost 1,000 infant deaths may be prevented annually and $13 billion would be saved in medical costs each year” (U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services) As many of you already know, our slogan at Mintz & Geftic is “We Will Fight For You!” As Elizabeth, New Jersey accident lawyers, we fight for the victims of car and truck accidents that suffer with catastrophic injuries like traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage or burns. As Elizabeth, New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers, we fight for the patients that endure hardships related… 0 0 0 04 Nov 2016 Leave a comment Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
