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U.S. Patients Now Have Immediate Electronic Access to Medical …

With the adoption of the open notes mandate, the U.S. joins Scandinavian countries in leading a new global movement intended to ensure transparency in health care. And while the U.S. is a … See more

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New Law Now in Effect Requires New Jersey Residents to Carry …

WEBA statewide mandate requiring all New Jersey residents to have health insurance is now in effect. Signed by Governor Phil Murphy in May 2018 as a means to preserve part of the Affordable Care Act repealed in the previous year, the new law is intended to control health care costs.. As a law firm that has represented injured victims …

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Influenza in New Jersey is Peaking: What You Can Do to Stay Healthy

WEBFlu season is still going strong in New Jersey, where thousands of cases of Influenza B and two flu-related pediatric deaths have been reported. Levinson Axelrod, P.A. discusses ways to stay healthy by sharing information circulated among our own team from our very own Attorney Rosemary E. McGeady, M.D.

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New Jersey Mandates Individual Health Insurance

WEBUnder New Jersey’s new mandate, residents without health insurance will face an annual penalty of 2.5% of a household’s income or a per-person charge, whichever is greater. Maximum penalties based on household income will be the average yearly premium for a bronze plan, and when based on a per-person charge, will amount to …

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New Jersey Reinstates Workers’ Comp COVID-19 Presumption

WEBJanuary 18, 2022. In response to a surge in COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has reinstated a Public Health Emergency effective as of January 11, 2022. In addition to allowing the Governor to exercise certain emergency powers, the re-declaration will reactivate a workers’ compensation presumption

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Gov. Murphy Signs New Jersey Sexual Abuse Bill Into Law

WEBOn Monday, May 13, 2019, Governor Phil Murphy added his much-anticipated signature to a measure that significantly expands the rights of sexual abuse and sexual assault victims in New Jersey. With Murphy’s signature, S477 / A3648 is now law in the state of New Jersey. Hailed as the broadest bill of its type in the nation, the new law will

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Pending Legislation Seeks to Update NJ Auto Insurance Coverage …

WEBThe bills include proposals for increases to personal injury protection (PIP) coverage, commercial vehicle liability coverage, and the auto liability minimum – which would increase from its current $15,000 to $25,000 beginning in 2023 and a minimum of $35,000 starting in 2026, under the current iteration of the measure.

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How Preexisting Conditions Affect Workers' Compensation Claims

WEBPreexisting conditions can make determining the extent of an injury in a workers' compensation claim challenging. When you have a preexisting condition, it can complicate the medical examination and make it challenging to determine the cause of a claim. For example, suppose you have a preexisting knee injury and sustain a new knee …

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Attorney Adam Rothenberg Provides Trial Tips on the Effect of …

WEBLevinson Axelrod partner Adam Rothenberg was recently published in this month's Middlesex County Bar Association newsletter in an article titled "Trial Tips: Health Insurance Availability and Its Effect on Future Medical Expenses".

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Somerset ShopRite Likely Source of Hepatitis A Outbreak

WEBHundreds of hepatitis A cases have plagued New Jersey across the last year. The outbreak has worsened recently after health officials say a Somerset County ShopRite deli worker may have exposed shoppers to the disease. Will shoppers be able to sue the store in response? Find out more in our blog.

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Public Property Injuries Obligation to Notify of Claim

WEBYes. The recent Appellate Court decision in Swaminathan v.State of New Jersey(2015) reminds us of the extremely strict notice requirements on the New Jersey Tort Claims Act (“TCA”).. The TCA requires that persons who have claims against public entities meaning the State, county, municipality, district, public authority or agency and any other …

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Gov. Murphy Signs NJ Essential Worker COVID-19 Presumption …

WEBLevinson Axelrod, P.A. is pleased to report that Governor Phil Murphy has signed a bill that makes it easier for essential workers who contract coronavirus to receive workers’ compensation benefits in New Jersey. The new law, which was signed on Monday, September 14, and is retroactive to March 9, 2020, creates a rebuttable presumption that

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Adam Rothenberg Presents on Victims of Crime

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Levinson Axelrod Partner Fought for Law Now Protecting COVID …

WEBLevinson Axelrod Partner Richard Marcolus fought for legislation that protects COVID-19 first responders. Need help with a workers’ comp claim over coronavirus contraction? Call today.

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Workers' Comp: New Jersey Hand & Foot Bill Signed into Law

WEBA long time in the making, the passing of the Hand and Foot Bill ( NJ S782) on Tuesday was a major victory for workers’ rights. Debated by lawmakers for more than 10 years, the bill was passed by a 62-10 vote in the state Assembly in December, and a unanimous 36-0 vote in the Senate on Monday. It had been previously vetoed in 2011 …

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Charitable Immunity Defense Limited Levinson Axelrod

WEBBy Levinson Axelrod, P.A. Recently, in the case of Kuchera v. Jersey Shore Family Health Center, the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, ruled that a non-profit health center is not entitled to charitable immunity. Charitable immunity is a legal principal that gives immunity to various non-profit corporations, societies, or

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New York and New Jersey Recall Beef over Concerns of E.coli

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Executive Order Lets Elective Surgeries Resume in New Jersey

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Todd Wachtel Speaks at New Jersey Boys State

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Medical Record Errors & Consequences

WEBIf you have questions about a potential medical malpractice case, medical record errors, and your rights as a victim, please do not hesitate to call (732) 440-3089 or contact us online for a free consultation. Levinson Axelrod, P.A. serves clients throughout New Jersey from multiple office locations, and handles a range of malpractice cases.

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Personal Injury Attorneys & Pandemic: Why Victims Need …

WEBResearch shows personal injury claimants who work with attorneys have more positive experiences with the legal system, and one study from the Insurance Research Council suggests auto accident victims with lawyers also recover roughly 3.5x more compensation on average than those without.

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The Dangers of Hospital-Acquired Conditions

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