ANNOUNCEMENTS FORTHRIGHT SEEKS ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Forthright is seeking volunteers from the PIP community to serve as members of the No-Fault Advisory Council. The Council is composed of users of the PIP dispute resolution system. The Council's role is to advise as to the selection of dispute resolution professionals and to periodically review rules and procedures. Criteria for selection are described in the Advisory Council Rules which are posted online at www.nj-no-fault.com and include, but are not limited to, knowledge of the PIP dispute resolution process, demonstrated commitment to preserve the neutrality of the process, availability to attend Advisory Council meetings and a willingness to devote the time necessary for Council business. Interested persons should apply via email to jdidonato@forthrightsolutions.com explaining their interest and qualifications. Please insert “AC application” in the subject line. IMPORTANT NOTICE - ARBITRATION RULE AMENDMENTS ARE APPROVED FOR APRIL 15, 2013 - The Commissioner of the Department of Banking and Insurance has approved amendments to PIP arbitration Rules 6, 7 and 34 which place additional requirements for a case to proceed in-person if the total amount claimed is less than $1,000 and a party claims future treatment or testing. This change is in response to confusion among some practitioners regarding on-the-papers proceedings when future treatment or testing is claimed. Please consult Rule 6b for details. Also, for those filers who submit hardcopy Demands, the Demand for Arbitration form has been updated with a checkbox to designate a claim for future treatment. The form is available under the “Forms” link at the Forthright website. There is no change to the online Demand form.

Forthright, a global provider of process design, automation, and management solutions, has been selected by the State of New Jersey to administer No-Fault Insurance Personal Injury Protection (PIP) arbitrations under the State’s Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act.  Forthright submitted a joint proposal with National Arbitration Forum (FORUM), the incumbent administrator.

Forthright began administering No-Fault PIP claims in New Jersey on April 1, 2011. Our administration provides users with reduced fees, enhanced filing capabilities, and a new user portal.  Forthright's free online tools allow users to manage and file cases electronically.

For more information, please review some Frequently Asked Questions about Forthright's administration of the New Jersey No-Fault PIP Arbitration Program.