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1 New Jersey Transit Corporation v. Sandra Sanchez -- rank: 1000

... s subrogation claim -- its payment of benefits to Mercogliano under N.J.S.A. 34:15-15 and N.J.S.A. 34:15-12(a), (c ... injured member or organ where such restoration is possible.” N.J.S.A. 34:15-15. Second, an employer or workers’ compensation carrier may pay temporary ... s subrogation claim -- its payment of benefits to Mercogliano under N.J.S.A. 34:15-15 and N.J.S.A. 34:15-12(a), (c ...

docket:	a-68-18
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2020-05-12
status:
citation:
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2 Wade Stancil v. ACE USA -- rank: 946

... pay for the additional treatment that the injured worker requires, N.J.S.A. 34:15-15; see Cortes v. Interboro Mut. Indem. Ins. Co. , 232 N ...

docket:	A-112-10
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2012-08-01
status:
citation:	211 N.J. 276 48 A.3d 991
Document Size:	95466

3 THE PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER PA v. MALOUF CHEVROLET-CADILLAC, INC. -- rank: 904

... FISHER, P.J.A.D. In 2012, the Legislature amended N.J.S.A. 34:15-15, granting the Division of Workers' Compensation (the Division) exclusive jurisdiction ... six years from the claim's accrual.2 In interpreting N.J.S.A. 34:15-15 so as to require application of the two-year time ... medical-provider claims into the Division, 3 the Legislature amended N.J.S.A. 34:15-15, declaring that '[e]xclusive jurisdiction for any disputed medical charge ... which a medical- provider claim must be commenced. So, whether N.J.S.A. 34:15-15 implicitly incorporated a legislative intent to subject medical-provider claims ... the participants to this appeal argues the 2012 amendment to N.J.S.A. 34:15-15 clearly or plainly expressed how the timeliness of medical- provider ... medical providers must now commence their claims in the Division, N.J.S.A. 34:15-15, they thereby become – a fortiori – 'claimants for ...

docket:	a5597-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-01-17
status:	Published
citation:
Document Size:	29102

4 KELLY GREENE v. AIG CASUALTY COMPANY -- rank: 814

... of that letter AIG authorized treatment without prejudice pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15-15 (Section 15). Ten weeks after the accident, the subrogation agent ... shall not be construed to be an admission of liability." N.J.S.A. 34:15-15. Section 40 of the Act addresses situations in which a ... the statute's express terms. 6 A recent amendment to N.J.S.A. 34:15-15 makes clear that AIG could not recover directly from petitioner ...

docket:	a6278-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-10-16
status:	published
citation:	433 N.J.Super. 59 77 A.3d 515
Document Size:	33663

5 JOSE MOREIRA and ROSA GOMES v. CARLOS PEIXOTO -- rank: 809

... for the cure and relief of his injuries pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15-15; VSC did not establish that it actually paid each medically ... Raso : The statute does not define the term medical expenses. [ N.J.S.A. 34:15-15] however, provides some guidance in determining what constitutes reimbursable medical ... its insurance carrier, must provide to an injured worker. Under [ N.J.S.A. 34:15-15], carriers are required to provide medical, surgical and other treatment ... the worker of the effects of the injury. [ Ibid. (quoting N.J.S.A. 34:15-15) (internal quotation marks omitted).] Moreira cannot argue that the workers ... relieve the worker of the effects of the injury" under N.J.S.A. 34:15-15. Id. at 375. Because N.J.S.A. 34:15-15 addresses the different issue of what an insurer can ...

docket:	a5741-12
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-09-10
status:	Published
citation:
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6 Sheffield v. Schering Plough Corp. -- rank: 799

... the injured member or organ where such restoration is possible . . . . [ N.J.S.A. 34:15-15.] We note that medical treatment need not be furnished directly ...

docket:	a-84-95
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1996-08-09
status:
citation:	146 N.J. 442
Document Size:	78237

7 Barbara Basil, etc. v. Frank A. Wolf, et al. -- rank: 792

... section, and the employer shall be liable to pay therefor . . . . [ N.J.S.A. 34:15-15.] In this appeal, an employer satisfied both obligations through its ... This duty flows from the employer’s duty pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15-15, which requires the employer to “furnish to the injured ... to treat his workplace injuries. Under the workers’ compensation statute, N.J.S.A. 34:15-15, an employer is required to furnish medical care to an ...

docket:	a-110-06
court:
decided:	2007-12-11
status:
citation:	193 N.J. 38
Document Size:	172332

8 Vincent Hager v. MK Construction -- rank: 787

... all fees for the “treatment shall be reasonable.” N.J.S.A. 34:15-15. Under interpretive case law, it must be shown that the ... relieve the worker of the effects of the injury,” N.J.S.A. 34:15-15, incurred “in the course of employment,” Univ. of ... and surgeons’ treatment and hospital treatment shall be reasonable.” N.J.S.A. 34:15-15. If an employer refuses or neglects to provide requested necessary ... of an apartment addition may be within the ambit of N.J.S.A. 34:15-15.”); Howard v. Harwood’s Rest. Co., 25 N.J ... could constitute “other treatment” or “other appliance” under N.J.S.A. 34:15-15. 99 N.J. at 590-91. We affirmed the compensation ... of an apartment addition may be within the ambit of N.J.S.A. 34:15-15.” Id. at 604, 607. In arriving at that ...

docket:	a-64-19
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2021-04-13
status:
citation:
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9 UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS ASSOCIATES v. TRANSPORT DRIVERS, INC -- rank: 782

... petitions by — and on behalf of — injured employees. N.J.S.A. 34:15-15 states that an employer shall not be liable to furnish ... shall file a petition with the Division of Workers' Compensation. [ N.J.S.A. 34:15-15.] N.J.S.A. 34:15-15.1 then provides for reimbursement where another person or organization ... or hospital services so paid on behalf of such petitioner. [ N.J.S.A. 34:15-15.1.] "All fees and other charges for such physicians' and ... the same community for similar physicians', surgeons' and hospital services." N.J.S.A. 34:15-15. On appeal, petitioner argues the judge erred in concluding the ... the same community for similar physicians', surgeons' and hospital services." N.J.S.A. 34:15-15. 4 According to its website, "FAIR Health is a ...

docket:	a3350-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-04-06
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	22186

10 MICHAEL P. JOHNSON - v. HAMILTON TOWNSHIP -- rank: 782

... S.A. 34:15-12(a), and medical benefits under N.J.S.A. 34:15-15. These provisions neither use the phrase "disability partial in character ... he can be from his injury. To obtain medical benefits, N.J.S.A. 34:15-15 "requires only that the treatment be shown by competent medical ...

docket:	a0039-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-04-01
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	33398

11 DIOCESE OF METUCHEN v. SISTERS OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY -- rank: 746

... the Division had jurisdiction to hear this dispute based on N.J.S.A. 34:15-15.1. She found the evidence was clear and convincing under ... to be filed by and on behalf of injured employees. N.J.S.A. 34:15-15 states that an employer shall not be liable to furnish ... shall file a petition with the Division of Workers’ Compensation[.] [ N.J.S.A. 34:15-15 (emphasis added).] N.J.S.A. 34:15-15.1 then provides for reimbursement where another person or organization ... or hospital services so paid on behalf of such petitioner . [ N.J.S.A. 34-15-15.1 (emphasis added).] There is no question that the Division ... The Diocese filed a claim on Martinez's behalf under N.J.S.A. 34:15-15. Then, under N.J.S.A. 34:15-15. ...

docket:	a1441-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-09-02
status:	unpublished
citation:
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12 YURIEL MONDRAGON CALIX v. A2Z UNIVERSAL LANDSCAPING -- rank: 731

... that A2Z was Calix's employer. 3 In pertinent part, N.J.S.A. 34:15-15 permits an award of temporary disability benefits where, as here ... final resolution of the issue. Under the plain language of N.J.S.A. 34:15-15, the obligation to pay temporary disability payments falls only upon ... of the regulatory framework implementing the award of benefits under N.J.S.A. 34:15-15. See N.J.A.C. 12:235-3.2. It ... a hearing on Calix's motion for temporary benefits under N.J.S.A. 34:15-15 and N.J.A.C. 12:235-3.2(h ... upon which the judge could properly award temporary benefits under N.J.S.A. 34:15-15. Because we conclude there was no evidence supporting the court ...

docket:	a3978-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-09-07
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	18849

13 University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, Inc. et al v. Mario S. Christodoulou et als -- rank: 731

... injury, and the fees for such services must be reasonable. N.J.S.A. 34:15-15. If the workers' compensation court finds the injury compensable and ... incurred by the employee for the treatment of the injury. N.J.S.A. 34:15-15 provides that an employer is not liable for the costs ... employer when it has rendered services to an injured worker, N.J.S.A. 34:15-15, Stafford , supra , 53 N.J. Super. at 305, it does ...

docket:	a-12-03
court:
decided:	2004-07-13
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citation:	180 N.J. 334 851 A.2d 636
Document Size:	98110

14 GEOFFREY MOTLUCK v. LOCKHEED MARTIN -- rank: 724

... does not bind [LM] to acceptance of the case under N.J.S.A. 34:15-15." In support of his position, JOC LaBoy quoted Sheffield v ... does not bind [LM] to acceptance of the case under N.J.S.A. 34:15-15." As to the first issue, LM maintains that petitioner's ...

docket:	A0287-07
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2008-06-24
status:	unpublished
citation:
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15 JAMES R. RASO V. ROSS STEEL ERECTORS JAMES R. RASO V. HARLEYSVILLE INS. -- rank: 709

... for the services of a rehabilitative nurse are recoverable under N.J.S.A. 34:15-15 (emphasis added) (Section 15). In this case the workers compensation ... 3%, plus "expenses of suit" not in excess of $200. N.J.S.A. 34:15-15 (emphasis added). Limited case law is available interpreting Section 15 ... the criteria for determining whether certain treatment is "necessary" under N.J.S.A. 34:15-15. In Hanrahan v. Township of Sparta , 284 N.J. Super ... This court held ��������that even in non-total disability cases N.J.S.A. 34:15-15 provides for continued treatment, whether or not labeled as "palliative ...

docket:	a3239-96
court:	njappellate
decided:	1999-03-12
status:	published
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Document Size:	33634