Increased Cap on Workers' Comp Attorneys' Fees Benefits All New Jerseyans
"Contrary to what opponents of the fee increase would lead you to believe, all New Jerseyans ... stand to benefit from the increased cap," writes Michael Ralph Lombardi.
October 09, 2024 at 10:30 AM
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Employment LawThis past August, Acting Gov. Nicholas Scutari (who was serving in that position while Gov. Phil Murphy was at the Democratic National Convention) signed into law S2822/A3986, which increases the contingency fee cap for attorneys in workers' compensation cases from 20% to 25%. Scutari, the New Jersey senate president who himself is a personal injury and workers' compensation attorney, said the increase would "ensur[e] fair compensation for attorneys and provid[e] workers with the accessible, quality legal representation they deserve."
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