John H. Geaney, Esq.

May 6

John H. Geaney

The Little Known “Authorized Vehicle Rule” in Workers’ Compensation

I had the pleasure of Speaking on Law Day in Plainfield Workers’ Compensation Court...

Apr 3

John H. Geaney

A Brief History of the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act

For those who do not like workers’ compensation, blame Otto Von Bismarck. Yes, the...

Mar 25

John H. Geaney

Appellate Division Rules That Claimants in Certain Circumstances Do Not Have to Reimburse an Employer’s Lien From a Third Party Recovery Until the End of the Workers’ Compensation Case

The unreported case of New Jersey Transit Corp. v. Joseph, No. A-1194-22 (App. Div....

Jan 26

John H. Geaney

Private Sector EMTs and Paramedics Are Now Covered Under New Legislation Signed by New Jersey Governor Creating a High Rebuttable Presumption in Favor of Compensability of Strokes or Heart Attacks

The recent passage of A5909 has generated many questions from hospitals and private sector...

Jan 2

John H. Geaney

Respondent Defeats Alleged Claim of Aggravation and Motion for Medical and Temporary Disability Benefits Seeking Payment for Five Spinal Surgeries

Cases involving aggravation of preexisting conditions are quite common in workers’ compensation and are...

Dec 18

John H. Geaney

Appellate Division Holds Employee Who Worked and Attended School Is Eligible for Temporary Disability Benefits After Unemployment Benefits Terminated

There are not many cases involving eligibility for temporary disability benefits while attending school....

Nov 20

John H. Geaney

Medical Provider Cannot Sue Workers’ Comp Carrier for Breach of Contract to Get Around New Jersey’s Exclusive Remedy for Medical Disputes

Medical claim petitions comprise an increasingly large percentage of New Jersey workers’ compensation claims...

Nov 6

John H. Geaney

Appellate Division Finds Accident in Pennsylvania Compensable As Petitioner Had Resumed Drive to Customer Location in New Jersey

Petitioner Mario Pozadas was injured on October 14, 2016. He was the owner of...

Oct 9

John H. Geaney

Worker Who Became Unconscious While Working Could Not Prove Subsequent Physical Injuries Were Work Related

The recent decision in Sykes v. George Harms Construction Company, Inc., No. A-3320-20 (App....

Aug 2

John H. Geaney

Governor Signs Bill Raising Fees of Evaluating Physicians for Claimants

On July 20, 2023 Governor Murphy approved an amendment to N.J.S.A. 34:15-64 raising the...

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The Little Known “Authorized Vehicle Rule” in Workers’ Compensation

A Brief History of the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act

Appellate Division Rules That Claimants in Certain Circumstances Do Not Have to Reimburse an Employer’s Lien From a Third Party Recovery Until the End of the Workers’ Compensation Case

Private Sector EMTs and Paramedics Are Now Covered Under New Legislation Signed by New Jersey Governor Creating a High Rebuttable Presumption in Favor of Compensability of Strokes or Heart Attacks

Respondent Defeats Alleged Claim of Aggravation and Motion for Medical and Temporary Disability Benefits Seeking Payment for Five Spinal Surgeries

Appellate Division Holds Employee Who Worked and Attended School Is Eligible for Temporary Disability Benefits After Unemployment Benefits Terminated

Medical Provider Cannot Sue Workers’ Comp Carrier for Breach of Contract to Get Around New Jersey’s Exclusive Remedy for Medical Disputes

Appellate Division Finds Accident in Pennsylvania Compensable As Petitioner Had Resumed Drive to Customer Location in New Jersey

Worker Who Became Unconscious While Working Could Not Prove Subsequent Physical Injuries Were Work Related

Governor Signs Bill Raising Fees of Evaluating Physicians for Claimants

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