Unlike many other states, New York requires most employers to provide disability coverage to employees who become disabled due to non-work-related injury or illness. At Nappa, Montresso & Poznansky, LLP, our disability lawyers and workers’ compensation attorneys are well-versed in the New York State Disability Benefits Law (DBL). For more than 30 years, we’ve helped …
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Whether you do cleaning work in a home, hospital, office, hotel, or school, it is a strenuous profession that can put you at risk for chemical exposure. Our occupational disease lawyers at Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, help injured workers in the Greater NYC area obtain workers’ compensation benefits for all types of injuries sustained …
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When an injury impacts your ability to earn a living and support your family, the physical, emotional, and financial fallout can be overwhelming. Whether you were hurt on the job or outside of work, the disability lawyers at Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, provide the compassionate legal support you need. We can evaluate your case …
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Asbestos exposure can cause serious illnesses such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, pulmonary fibrosis, and lung cancer. Unfortunately, many people have been unwittingly exposed to asbestos on the job, but don’t suffer the repercussions until decades later. At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, our occupational disease lawyers understand that asbestos exposure can have a devastating impact on …
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Repetitive stress injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome can be painful and impede your ability to work and perform daily tasks. If you’re suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome that is work-related, you may file a workers’ compensation claim, but you must prove your job caused your injury. Our workers’ compensation lawyers at Nappa, Monterosso & …
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Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits can be a lengthy process. Filling out your application correctly is essential, and it usually takes at least 90 days to find out whether your claim has been approved. The disability lawyers at Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, help clients in the greater NYC area understand how the …
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Many chemicals can cause damage to the human body and its functions. Although workers often take steps to protect themselves from harmful chemicals, they can still suffer the effects of unintentional exposure. Our occupational disease lawyers at Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, have experience handling all types of chemical exposure cases in the greater New …
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On-the-job injuries can happen in any profession, but some jobs are more dangerous than others. Whether your case involved a construction site accident or an occupational disease, our workers’ comp lawyers at Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, handle many different types of workplace injury claims. We understand the risks that many workers in the greater …
In New York, workers’ compensation is typically the sole remedy available when someone is injured on the job. However, there are certain circumstances in which you may be able to file a lawsuit to recover additional compensation. These types of cases are complex, so it’s crucial to find a workplace injury law firm well-versed in …
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If you or a loved one has been hurt at work, you may wonder how long it will take to settle your workers’ compensation case in New York. Although some cases can be resolved in a matter of a few weeks or months, others take much longer. At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, we help …
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