S.2822

Revises workers' compensation law to increase contingency attorney fee cap in contingency case from 20 percent to 25 percent.

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New Jersey S2822 raises the cap on contingency attorney fees in workers' compensation cases from 20 percent to 25 percent.

New Jersey S2822 amends the workers' compensation law to increase the contingency attorney fee cap from 20 percent to 25 percent. This change aims to better reflect the additional responsibilities and duties that workers' compensation attorneys handle. The bill also outlines specific fees for treating and evaluating physicians, including additional fees for testimony and depositions. The new law applies to all claims pending as of the enactment date.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

54 Yea

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20 Nay

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6 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 14, 2024

10:00 AM

Senate Labor Hearing

History

Aug 22, 2024

Assembly

Approved P.L.2024, c.55.

Jun 28, 2024

Assembly

Substituted for A3986

Jun 28, 2024

Assembly

Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (54-20-0)