New Jersey § 34:15-26
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 34:15-26, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34:15-26.
When any proceedings have been taken under the provisions of article two of this chapter,
the bureau or the Superior Court shall, as a part of the determination and order, either for payment or for
commutation of payment, settle and determine the amount of compensation to be paid
by the injured employee or his dependents, on behalf of whom such proceedings are
instituted, to his legal advisers, and it shall be unlawful for any lawyer, or other
person acting in that behalf, to ask for, contract for or receive any larger sum than
the amount so fixed. In the order determining weekly payments where no commutation is made, the bureau
or the court shall also determine the amount to be paid per week from the compensation
payment on account of the legal fee thus awarded, and it shall be unlawful for the
legal adviser, or other person acting in that behalf, to ask for, contract for or
receive a larger sum per week than the allowance thus determined.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 34:15-26
What does New Jersey Statutes § 34:15-26 cover?
Section 34:15-26 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 34:15-26?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 34:15-26" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 34:15-26 apply to my situation?
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