Presumptive Evidence Of Causation In Workers’ Compensation Claims Related To World Trade Center Rescue, Recovery And Cleanup Operations
June 05, 2024- Category: Featured, Workers' Compensation
Presumptive Evidence Of Causation In Workers’ Compensation ClaimsRelated To World Trade Center Rescue, Recovery And Cleanup Operations Article 8-A of the New York Workers’ Compensation Law (WCL) provides protections for employees and volunteers who develop a qualifying condition related to hazardous exposures that occurred during participation in World Trade Center rescue, recovery or clean-up operations following the terrorist [...]
Alex Dell was in Chicago recently with The College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers. As a Board Member, he was honored to be in attendance for the 2024 Annual Induction Dinner. Pictured with Alex (L) are L-R: Alan S. Pierce, President, and WCB Executive Director and Fellow Steven M. Scotti.
As an alternative to having a New York State Workers’ Compensation claim processed by the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board, construction and other trades have the opportunity to utilize an alternative dispute resolution process (ADR), as approved by the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law. In other words, ADR is a process of obtaining New York State Workers’ Compensation benefits without having the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board generally [...]
UPDATE: Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water Lawsuit & FAQ's
September 20, 2023- Category: Featured, Veterans Affairs Claims
1. What is the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) and the Elective Option (EO)?The Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) is a legal framework that allows individuals with certain injuries resulting from exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune to seek compensation. The Elective Option (EO) is a voluntary process within CLJA for claimants to resolve their claims more quickly and efficiently compared to litigation.2. Who is eligible for the Elective Option (EO)?Claimants with Qualifying Injuries who [...]
Our Firm has recently joined the Kind Souls Foundation as a corporate sponsor. Kind Souls Foundation is a nonprofit warm line service for individuals and their family members experiencing work displacement due to injury, disability, or a healthcare event. The mission of the foundation is to provide thorough emotional support to those navigating the unexpected realities of work displacement, with groups of volunteers who offer compassionate listening and valuable information to local [...]