Statistics: Trials in New Jersey

Friday, May 15, 2009 Filed in: New Jersey| Workers Compensation
The New Jersey State Bar Association Workers' Compensation section hosted the annual 'Workers' Compensation Conference' at the Borgata in Atlantic City on May 15th.

Chief Judge Calderone reported the following statistics to the crowd of Judges and attorneys:

  • In 2008, 47% of cases were closed by an 'Order Approving Settlement' pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15-22 ('Section22').
  • In 2008, 32% of cases were closed by way of 'Section 20 Lump-Sum Dismissal' (N.J.S.A. 34:15-20).
  • In 2008, 20% of all filed cases were dismissed (for Lack of Prosecution, lack of jurisdiction, etc.)
  • In 2008, 2% of all cases were tried (reached Judgment).