Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP

Occupational diseases and workplace injuries are both conditions that workers suffer from every day. Although you can file a workers’ compensation claim for either one, it’s important to understand the differences between them. At Nappa, Monterosso, & Poznansky, LLP, we help injured workers in the greater New York City area obtain the benefits and compensation they …

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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) offers financial assistance to people who are unable to work due to a disability. The SSDI application process and the rules that apply to the program can be confusing. It can be challenging to understand how back pay and retroactive SSDI benefits work – although they sound similar, these payments …

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Carpal tunnel syndrome can be extremely painful and limit your ability to work and perform daily tasks. At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, our Social Security Disability lawyers help workers in the greater New York City area understand their rights and options for obtaining SSDI benefits and workers’ compensation. Here, we explain how you may …

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Workers’ compensation offers vital benefits for people who are hurt on the job. However, workers who suffer from occupational diseases often need long-term solutions to protect their financial stability. This may come in the form of workers’ compensation disability benefits, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), or both. Our workers’ compensation lawyers at Nappa, Monterosso & …

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Work-related illnesses and injuries can turn your world upside down. It’s important to get the workers’ compensation benefits you deserve, but proving that conditions like lung cancer or carpal tunnel syndrome are directly related to your job can be challenging. Our occupational disease lawyers at Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, help clients in New York …

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Whether a work injury involves a warehouse accident or an occupational illness, employees have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim in New York. However, occupational disease claims can be challenging, as you must show that your condition is directly related to your job duties. At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, our worker’s compensation …

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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be a lifesaver for those who are unable to work due to an injury or illness. However, it can be challenging to understand the complex rules that apply to certain SSDI cases. At Nappa Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, our Social Security Disability attorneys help clients in the greater NYC …

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Being unable to work because of an illness, injury, or disability can put you in a precarious financial situation. At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, our Social Security Disability lawyers are dedicated to helping clients in the greater NYC area receive the benefits they need. Here, we explain the Social Security Disability Compassionate Allowances program …

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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a vital safety net that provides financial support to people who can’t work due to a disability. To qualify for SSDI benefits, applicants must meet certain eligibility criteria, and one of the key components is the accumulation of Social Security work credits. Understanding how many work credits you need …

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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is available to people with an illness or injury that impedes their ability to work. If you’re older and considering applying for this program, it’s important to know how Social Security Disability rules after age 50 differ from requirements for younger applicants. The Social Security disability attorneys at Nappa, Monterosso …

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