New Law Approves Increase in Attorney Fee Cap for Workers' Comp Cases, Reflecting 25% Limit

"We are committed to protecting New Jersey's workers and ensuring fair wages," said New Jersey Senate President Nicholas P. Scutari, who served as the acting governor during Gov. Phil Murphy's absence this week. "Today's legislation makes a meaningful adjustment to the contingency attorney fee cap, ensuring fair compensation for attorneys and providing workers with the accessible, quality legal representation they deserve."

August 23, 2024 at 05:06 PM

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By Colleen Murphy

A state bill was signed into law Thursday amending existing litigation to reflect a 5 percentage point increase, or a 25% limit for attorney fees for workers' compensation cases, despite opposition from at least two New Jersey organizations.

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