New Jersey Statutes
§ 34:15-51 — Filing of petition; two year limit
New Jersey·Title 34 LABOR AND WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION
34:15-51. Every claimant for compensation under Article 2 of this chapter (R.S. 34:15-7 et seq.) shall, unless a settlement is effected or a petition filed under the provisions of R.S. 34:15-50, submit to the Division of Workers' Compensation a petition filed and verified in a manner prescribed by regulation, within two years after the date on which the accident occurred, or in case an agreement for compensation has been made between the employer and the claimant, then within two years after the failure of the employer to make payment pursuant to the terms of such agreement; or in case a part of the compensation has been paid by the employer, then within two years after the last payment of compensation except that repair or replacement of prosthetic devices shall not be construed to extend
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Medical reports§ 34:15-101
Penalty for noncompliance§ 34:15-102
Rules and regulations; agreements filed§ 34:15-103
Short title§ 34:15-104
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Schedule of payments.