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Many recipients of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) think that pursing even part-time work will jeopardize their benefits. Although the Social Security Administration (SSA) has a monthly income limit that may apply, it doesn’t mean you can’t work at all. At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, our Staten Island Social Security Disability lawyers help workers …

Working While on SSDI in New York: SGA Limits and the Trial Work Period Read More »

The Social Security Disability claims process can be a long road, and a consultative exam can leave you feeling uncertain about what happens next. At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, our Staten Island Social Security Disability lawyers have provided trusted guidance to injured workers in the greater NYC area for more than 30 years. We …

SSDI Consultative Exams in Staten Island: What Claimants Need to Know Read More »

If you haven’t worked enough to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and think you aren’t eligible for any benefits at all, you may still have options. At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, we help you understand SSDI vs. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) with no work history in NY. Our Staten Island Social Security …

SSI Asset Limits & Living Arrangements: Tips for New Yorkers with No Work History Read More »

Navigating the New York workers’ compensation system can be stressful and confusing sometimes. You may be required to conduct an active job search while you recover or transition to a new line of work.  At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, our Staten Island workers’ compensation lawyers help you understand job search documentation in NY and …

Vocational Rehabilitation Job Search Requirements in NY: What to Document Read More »

If you’re filing a workers’ compensation claim and have a history of a prior injury in NY, your employer’s insurance carrier may try to reduce your benefits using a process called apportionment. This can significantly reduce your total benefits, so it’s important to understand your rights and options.  At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, our …

Understanding Prior Injuries & Apportionment in NY Workers’ Compensation Cases Read More »

Being accused of workers’ compensation fraud can leave you shaken and wondering what to do next. Unfortunately, errors like overlooking an important detail on a form or forgetting to report side work can be mistaken for intentional deception.  At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, our Staten Island workers’ compensation lawyers help you understand what separates …

Workers’ Compensation Fraud Penalties in NY: How to Avoid Innocent Mistakes Read More »

When a work injury leaves you with lasting limitations, understanding permanent partial disability in NY can be challenging. New York divides permanent partial disability (PPD) cases into two very different systems: Schedule Loss of Use (SLU) and non-schedule awards. At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, our workers’ compensation lawyers in Staten Island help clients throughout …

Permanent Partial Disability Caps in NY: SLU vs. Non-Schedule Awards Read More »

Many employees look forward to getting back into the swing of things after a work injury. However, there are important factors to consider before you take that leap, especially if you’re offered a modified role due to your injury. At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, our workers’ compensation lawyers understand how light duty assignments, going …

Returning to Work after an Injury: Understanding Light Duty & Temporary Partial Disability in NY Read More »

Daily trips to and from the workplace are a routine part of life for workers in the greater NYC area. Typically, if you’re injured during your commute, you aren’t eligible for workers’ compensation in New York. However, there are certain exceptions, so it’s vital to know your rights. At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, our …

When a Commute Injury Counts: Exceptions for Workers’ Compensation in NY Read More »

If you’ve developed a chronic illness or physical condition because of your work, you may wonder how to prove it’s related to your job duties. At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, our experienced occupational disease lawyers in Staten Island understand the nuances of proving claims involving toxic exposure, repetitive stress, and hearing loss. We help …

Occupational Diseases: How to Prove Repetitive Stress & Toxic Exposure in NY Read More »