As I have done for a number of years now, I will be lecturing tomorrow at the Hilton Hotel in Melville to my fellow NY workers compensation lawyers on "Practice Tips & Ethical Consideratio... Continue Reading
Federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein called the new $625 to $712 million proposed 9/11 settlement for sick first responders and rescue workers a "very good deal" today. Lawyer ... Continue Reading
Happy First Responders Day?? The heroes from Ground Zero may no longer have much needed mental health benefits from New York City. The Daily News reports that approxim... Continue Reading
Today is the first day of the NOSSCR Social Security Disability Lawyer conference in “The Big Easy”, as this fun loving city is affectionately known. Some of the best Social Sec... Continue Reading
Today is Workers’ Memorial Day worldwide, a day we solemnly remember all those workers who have died tragically in workplace accidents over the years. More US workers have die... Continue Reading
While I am sure that most of the general public has heard about last week’s potential $657 million settlement for 9/11 First Responders ( including volunteers), do yo... Continue Reading
Carrie Mason-Draffen is the excellent Workplace Columnist for Newsday and I have been glad to help her over the years with questions from her readers on Social Security disability cl... Continue Reading
Photo courtesy of NY Daily News Whoever thought that a seemingly harmless job at Dunkin Donuts in Smithtown could cause the death of a 17-year old student in his prime? As ... Continue Reading
Newsday reports today that Brookhaven National Lab workers with cancer who were exposed to radiation at BNL during the Cold War will finally be able to receive the federal worke... Continue Reading
At this magical time of year, while so many New Yorkers are still struggling economically, let us not forget all the important things we still have. In the spirit of the Christmas season, let u... Continue Reading