The New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled
on the 2009 Workers’ Compensation law that allowed workers to sue
insurance companies that delayed payments or denied treatments. Under
the law, injured workers were able to hold carriers in contempt, to
levy $5,000 fines, and to have their case handled in Superior Court.
The Supreme Court has removed the draft legislation that allowed
suits against insurance providers in Superior Court.
According to The Star Ledger,
the 5-1 vote reflects the court's belief that an alternate avenue of
redress was not needed for injured workers. Because of the ruling,
insurance companies will be allowed to deny making payments on claims
that are being handled through workers' compensation without the fear
of a lawsuit. The 2009 legislation began after numerous reports came
to light with regard to workers being denied the coverage they need
without legal recourse. Injured workers have to fight to get fair
workers’
compensation benefits following a workplace accident,
and it is all too common for valid claims to be wrongfully denied.
That is why anyone who has suffered an
injury while working should speak with an experienced workers'
comp lawyer in New Jersey. A skilled personal injury
lawyer will have knowledge of the many workers' compensation laws
that have recently changed in New Jersey. An attorney will make sure
that fair compensation is offered for all of the medical bills
incurred, as well as a portion of the wages lost because of the
accident.
The knowledgeable legal team at
Lependorf & Silverstein helps injured workers get the support
they need following a work-related injury. We provide free
consultations to injured workers and their families at (609)
240-0040. Please contact us today to find out how we can help you.
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