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1 THE PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER PA v. MALOUF CHEVROLET-CADILLAC, INC. -- rank: 1000

... amendment – to apply the two-year statute of limitations, N.J.S.A. 34:15-51, contained in the Workers' Compensation Act (the Act),1 or ... to require application of the two-year time-bar of N.J.S.A. 34:15-51, the same compensation judge dismissed all these actions. The medical ... avoiding 2 The triggering date for the time-bar in N.J.S.A. 34:15-51 is the date of the employee's accident but for ... two years after the date on which the accident occurred.' N.J.S.A. 34:15-51. They argue that because, with the 2012 A-5597-16T1 ... the Legislature's belief that existing procedures – such as N.J.S.A. 34:15-51 – were already in place for the future management of ... is the fact that the Legislature made no alteration to N.J.S.A. 34:15-51 when it amended N.J.S.A. 34:15- ...

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

2 Diana G. Brunell v. Wildwood Crest Police Department -- rank: 949

... of limitations, N.J.S.A. 34:15-41 and N.J.S.A. 34:15-51, or under the less onerous discovery-rule limitations period prescribed ... petition within two years of the date the “accident” occurred, N.J.S.A. 34:15-51. Unless a claim petition is filed in accordance with N.J.S.A. 34:15-51, the claim is barred. See footnote 4 There is usually ... in an effort to clarify the statute, the Legislature enacted N.J.S.A. 34:15-51 that set out specific filing requirements and stated that the ...

docket:	a-126-01
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2003-05-21
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citation:	176 N.J. 225
Document Size:	113411

3 DIANA BRUNELL v. WILDWOOD CREST POLICE DEPARTMENT, et al. -- rank: 943

... of limitations, N.J.S.A. 34:15-41 and N.J.S.A. 34:15-51, rather than the occupational disease statute of limitations, N.J ... as prescribed by section 34:15-51 of this title. N.J.S.A. 34:15-51 states, in pertinent part:         Every claimant for compensation under Article ... N.J. 243 (1954), the Court discussed the applicability of N.J.S.A. 34:15-51 when the claimant was aware that he had suffered an ... after the statute barred the claim. The Court stated that N.J.S.A. 34:15-51 requires that a petition shall be filed within two years ... we cannot do." Id. at 251. The Court concluded that N.J.S.A. 34:15-51 is an "accident" statute, not an "injury" statute. "Our courts ... but ultimately unpersuasive attempt. The statute of limitations prescribed by N.J.S.A. 34:15-51 is "a jurisdictional requirement and the petitioner must establish ...

docket:	A2044-00
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2002-02-21
status:	published
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4 DIANA BRUNELL v. WILDWOOD CREST POLICE DEPARTMENT, et al. -- rank: 943

... of limitations, N.J.S.A. 34:15-41 and N.J.S.A. 34:15-51, rather than the occupational disease statute of limitations, N.J ... as prescribed by section 34:15-51 of this title. N.J.S.A. 34:15-51 states, in pertinent part:         Every claimant for compensation under Article ... N.J. 243 (1954), the Court discussed the applicability of N.J.S.A. 34:15-51 when the claimant was aware that he had suffered an ... after the statute barred the claim. The Court stated that N.J.S.A. 34:15-51 requires that a petition shall be filed within two years ... we cannot do." Id. at 251. The Court concluded that N.J.S.A. 34:15-51 is an "accident" statute, not an "injury" statute. "Our courts ... but ultimately unpersuasive attempt. The statute of limitations prescribed by N.J.S.A. 34:15-51 is "a jurisdictional requirement and the petitioner must establish ...

docket:	A1961-00
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2002-02-21
status:	published
citation:	348 N.J. Super. 180 791 A.2d 1030
Document Size:	37663

5 GEORGE ADAMS v. THE NEW YORK GIANTS -- rank: 887

... a claim within the two year statutory limitation period of N.J.S.A. 34:15-51. Adams filed his petition on July 25, 1996. The respondent ... failure to file the petition within the time limitation of N.J.S.A. 34:15-51. Adams appeals from that order.     George Adams is a former ... petition was governed by the two year limitation period of N.J.S.A. 34:15-51. She stated:         No evidence has been adduced that this injury ... as prescribed by section 34:15-51 of this title.      N.J.S.A. 34:15-51 states, in pertinent part:         Every claimant for compensation under Article ... was not subject to the two year "accident" bar of N.J.S.A. 34:15-51. The claimant was a clerical employee who worked in a ... Court held that her claim was not time barred by N.J.S.A. 34:15-51 since the petitioner did not know the nature of ...

docket:	A3120-01
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2003-07-03
status:	published
citation:	362 N.J. Super. 101 827 A.2d 299
Document Size:	33967

6 GIUSEPPE ZITO v. AIC -- rank: 840

... claim was barred by the statute of limitations found in N.J.S.A. 34:15-51 because more than two years had elapsed since the last ... by the statutory time for filing a claim." Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15-51, an initial claim for workers' compensation benefits must be filed ... provision of N.J.S.A. 34:15-27 into N.J.S.A. 34:15-51 governing initial claim petitions. The Legislature obviously could have amended ... supra , 183 N.J. at 492. The limitations provision in N.J.S.A. 34:15-51 is jurisdictional, Schwarz , supra , 16 N.J. at 248, and ... no error in the dismissal under the plain language of N.J.S.A. 34:15-51. Zito also argues that AIC's actions contributed to his ... should be "equitably estopped from assertion of the limitations of [ N.J.S.A. ] 34:15-51" as a result of its "deceptive conduct." Specifically, he ...

docket:	a1070-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-09-26
status:	unpublished
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Document Size:	39895

7 Sheffield v. Schering Plough Corp. -- rank: 824

... this section be deemed payment or agreement by the employer. [ N.J.S.A. 34:15-51 (emphases added).]             "It is manifest that a cogent object of ... same plant doctors.         [ Id. at 551-52 (quoting R.S. ( N.J.S.A. ) 34:15-51)         (citations omitted).]     Conversely, where the employee obtains medical treatment in ... disabilities were barred by the two-year statute of limitations. N.J.S.A. 34:15-51 and N.J.S.A. 34:15-34. The judge ...

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

8 KIRSTEN LENORE TOTH - v. PRINCETON HEALTH CARE - -- rank: 752

... petition was filed beyond the two-year period allowed by N.J.S.A. 34:15-51. On July 23, 2004, petitioner, who was employed as a ... was filed beyond the two-year limitation period allowed by N.J.S.A. 34:15-51. The Judge of Compensation to whom the case was assigned ... filed after expiration of the two-year period allowed under N.J.S.A. 34:15-51. Following entry of an order memorializing the judge's decision, petitioner filed this appeal. N.J.S.A. 34:15-51 provides in pertinent part: Every claimant for compensation . . . shall . . . submit ... purpose of satisfying the two-year limitation period established by N.J.S.A. 34:15-51. Petitioner claims that this argument is supported by Sheffield v ... did not extend the two-year limitations period established by N.J.S.A. 34:15-51. See Sheffield , supra , 146 N.J. at 457. Petitioner ...

docket:	a4847-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-02-10
status:	unpublished
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Document Size:	24306

9 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a4687-12xx.opn.html -- rank: 667

... years after the last compensation payment on March 26, 2009. N.J.S.A. 34:15-51. Plaintiff's present counsel opposed the motion and cited Townsend ... on February 28, 2013, dismissing the claim petition pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15-51. In a brief written opinion, the judge explained that because ... August 25, 1977, it unquestionably would have been timely. See N.J.S.A. 34:15-51. Yet there can be no doubt that appellant did file ... to the order of dismissal entered in Workers' Compensation Court, N.J.S.A. 34:15-51 requires claimants to file a petition for workers' compensation resulting ...

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10 ANTHONY GAROFALO v. EAST WHITEHOUSE FIRE DEPARTMENT -- rank: 667

... years after the last compensation payment on March 26, 2009. N.J.S.A. 34:15-51. Plaintiff's present counsel opposed the motion and cited Townsend ... on February 28, 2013, dismissing the claim petition pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15-51. In a brief written opinion, the judge explained that because ... August 25, 1977, it unquestionably would have been timely. See N.J.S.A. 34:15-51. Yet there can be no doubt that appellant did file ... to the order of dismissal entered in Workers' Compensation Court, N.J.S.A. 34:15-51 requires claimants to file a petition for workers' compensation resulting ...

docket:	a3649-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-03-28
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	35393

11 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a2988-20.opn.html -- rank: 652

... file a claim within the two-year statutory period under N.J.S.A. 34:15-51. The Nursery included in its motion a copy of the ... to file any claim petition within the statutory period under N.J.S.A. 34:15-51.' The Nursery also asserted petitioner was an independent contractor, not ... claims seeking compensation in connection with a work- related accident. N.J.S.A. 34:15-51; see also Sheffield v. Schering Plough Corp., 146 N.J ... employer already 'effected' a settlement of the employee's claim. N.J.S.A. 34:15-51. If 'a part of the compensation has been paid by ...

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12 JAMES GRAF - v. MITCHELL PARK FLOORING -- rank: 648

... pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15-34 and N.J.S.A. 34:15-51. The Judge of Compensation dismissed Claim Petition No. 2004-37096 ... two years of the accident or last compensation payment under N.J.S.A. 34:15-51. Graf's contention that the statute of limitations with regard ... the two-year statute of limitations for specific accidents under N.J.S.A. 34:15-51. Graf is not appealing that dismissal. This archive is a ...

docket:	a1775-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-12-19
status:	unpublished
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Document Size:	28480

13 SHAUN CRONRATH v. BURLINGTON COUNTY COLLEGE -- rank: 630

... § 34:15-7 et seq . )" may file a petition. N.J.S.A. 34:15-51. Pennsylvania's claim here is not for "compensation," nor is ...

docket:	a4667-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-06-23
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	20961

14 Kazimierz Lapka and Emilia Lapka v. Porter Hayden Company, et al. -- rank: 611

... by the Division of Workers' Compensation (the “Division”) pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15-51. The form requires a petitioner to fill in specific information ... be “verified by the oath or affirmation of the petitioner.” N.J.S.A. 34:15-51. The respondent's answer must be similarly verified. N.J ...

docket:	a-93-98
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2000-02-24
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citation:	162 N.J. 545
Document Size:	74128

15 GARY STREEPER v. STATE OF NEW JERSEY - -- rank: 608

... alleging that the . . . accident was A-1625-19 12 compensable. N.J.S.A. 34:15-51 provides that the claim must be filed within two years ...

docket:	a1625-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-03-08
status:	Unpublished
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Document Size:	26861