When a work injury has a lasting impact on your health, understanding workers’ compensation and Schedule Loss of Use (SLU) awards can be daunting. For decades, the workers’ compensation lawyers at Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP have helped clients in Staten Island and the greater New York City area secure the benefits they need and …
Schedule Loss of Use Awards in New York: A Staten Island Claimants’ Guide Read More »
Trauma and stress from a workplace injury can be compounded when navigating complex paperwork and confusing demands from your employer. A light duty offer from your employer might seem like a good way to ease back into work, but it’s important to consider it carefully to protect your health and financial security. At Nappa, Monterosso …
Light Duty Offers in NY: Do You Have to Accept One After a Work Injury? Read More »
Workers’ compensation is designed to help injured New Yorkers get the medical care and wage replacement benefits they need after being hurt on the job. Unfortunately, the claims process isn’t always straightforward, especially when dealing with employers and their insurance companies. At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, our Staten Island workers’ compensation attorneys help clients …
IME in NY Workers’ Compensation Claims: Preparing for Your Independent Medical Exam Read More »
When you’re hurt on the job, the immediate steps you take are critical to protect your health and financial stability. At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP our Staten Island workplace injury attorneys are dedicated serving workers in the greater NYC area. Here, we discuss what to do in the first 24 hours of a workers’ …
What to Do After a Staten Island Workplace Injury: A Checklist for the First 24 Hours Read More »
Getting hurt on the job can leave you uncertain about the future, and dealing with a workers’ compensation claim can add to your stress. At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, our workers’ compensation lawyers in Staten Island can help you understand your rights and secure the maximum benefits you’re entitled to receive. We’ve served clients …
How an Experienced Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Can Help You Secure Maximum Benefits Read More »
From gathering extensive medical evidence to navigating the appeals process, applying for SSDI can be daunting. At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, our Social Security Disability lawyers in Staten Island have helped thousands of workers in the greater NYC area successfully navigate the SSDI claims process. Here, our experienced attorneys explain Social Security Disability requirements …
Being hurt on the job is stressful enough without the fear of workers’ compensation retaliation by your employer. At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, our workers’ compensation lawyers have fought for the rights of injured workers in the greater New York City area for more than 30 years and have seen too many cases where …
How to Prove Employer Retaliation After a Workers’ Compensation Claim in NY Read More »
Occupational diseases often develop over time, which can make them more challenging to detect and diagnose than other types of workplace injuries. At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, our occupational disease lawyers in Staten Island understand that a delayed or denied workers’ compensation claim can have a serious impact on your health and financial security. …
How to Avoid Common Pitfalls in Occupational Disease Claims in New York Read More »
Navigating a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim can be overwhelming and frustrating. Whether you’ve already scheduled a consultation with an SSDI lawyer or you’re just thinking about it, it’s vital to gather information that can help them thoroughly evaluate your case. At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, our Social Security Disability attorneys in Staten …
Documents to Bring to a Consultation with Your SSDI Attorney in New York Read More »
If your workers’ compensation case is closed, you may assume that your chance of obtaining benefits is gone for good. However, this is not always true and in many situations, reopening a workers’ compensation case is worth the effort. Here, our workers’ compensation lawyers at Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, explain the reasons why a …
Can You Reopen a Workers’ Compensation Case in New York? Read More »
