Category Archives: Disability Pensions

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9/11 Firefighter Widow Wins $3 Million WTC Pension after Nine Year Court Fight

By Troy Rosasco on April 5th, 2016 Posted in 9/11 Cancer Claim, 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, 9/11 Zadroga Act, Death Benefits, Disability Pensions, Firm News & Events, Zadroga 9/11 Compensation Fund Claims

The 9/11 WTC presumption is not only important in the Fernandez firefighter pension case, but it is equally important in 9/11 WTC cancer cases. After all, how is a disabled 9/11 hero supposed to prove that 9/11 related cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, kidney cancer, lung cancer, mesothelioma, prostate cancer, melanoma cancer of the skin, colon cancer or bladder cancer?

Social Security Disability Fraud, Facebook Privacy and the Manhattan DA… Oh My!

By Troy Rosasco on June 27th, 2014 Posted in Disability Pensions, Firm News & Events, Social Security Disability

Yesterday’s US Supreme Court decision in Riley v. California, interpreting the Fourth Amendment in the “digital age”, could impact the current Manhattan District Attorney’s investigation into allegedly fraudulent Social Security disability claims. But let’s step back a minute and see where the DA’s investigation and the Social Security Administration’s responses currently stand. See my prior blog post here… Continue Reading

Queens New York Social Security Disability Judge Bias Class Action Settlement Approved by Court

By Troy Rosasco on October 18th, 2013 Posted in Disability Pensions, Health Info, Labor News, Social Security Disability

the settlement in Padro v. Astrue (Colvin) grants over 4000 disability claimants who were unfairly denied benefits by five rogue judges in Queens, NY the right to new hearings before different and independent judges. It also forces the five errant ALJ’s to undergo remedial re-training on Social Security law and proper procedures for conducting fair hearings. Finally, all future decisions by these five judges will be monitored by a special unit within the Social Security Administration for 30 months into the future. So there Mr. “Disability is easy to get” Kroft - stick this decision in your pipe and smoke it!

Disability Lawyer Troy Rosasco Gets Top Reviews for Lawline Seminar on LTD Claims

By Troy Rosasco on April 18th, 2011 Posted in Construction Accidents, Disability Pensions, Firm News & Events, Health Info, Long Term Disability / ERISA, NY Workers Compensation Claims, Social Security Disability, Zadroga 9/11 Compensation Fund Claims

I recently did a Disability Claim video CLE for Lawline, the nation’s top online CLE producer, The CLE was entitled “Disability Insurance Claims Primer: The Plaintiff’s Perspective”, focused on both the law and practical pointers involving private disability income insurance policies for professionals and employer based long term disability claims governed by ERISA. Thankfully, it is getting top reviews from lawyers around the country.

New York Disability and Compensation Lawyers Launch New Informational Video Channel

By Troy Rosasco on February 27th, 2011 Posted in Construction Accidents, Disability Pensions, Firm News & Events, Health Info, Labor News, Long Term Disability / ERISA, NY Workers Compensation Claims, Social Security Disability, Veterans Disability Claims, Zadroga 9/11 Compensation Fund Claims

The Law Firm of Turley, Redmond, Rosasco & Rosasco, LLP is proud to announce the launch of their own Internet Informational Disability and Compensation Claim Video Channel, in addition to their new You Tube Disability Law Channel. Our lawyers have produced 50 helpful videos covering topics such as Zadroga 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund Claims, New York Workers’ Compensation Fund Claims, Construction Site Accidents, Social Security Disability Claims, Long Term Disability Claims and New York Civil Service Disability Pensions.

9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Lawyer Selection Process Complicated by FealGood Foundation

By Troy Rosasco on January 12th, 2011 Posted in Construction Accidents, Disability Pensions, Health Info, Labor News, NY Workers Compensation Claims, Zadroga 9/11 Compensation Fund Claims

Unfortunately, Mr. Feal is now in the business of trying to recommend 9/11 Zadroga Claim lawyers. Respectfully, he should stick to what he does best - legislative advocacy. Mr. Feal’s recent press releases regarding the attorney selection process for Zadroga 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund claims only serve to confuse the population he intends to help. Does it have anything to do with the fact that this specific lawyer sits on the FealGood Foundation Board? Does the FealGood Foundation, its Board Members or its officers directly, or indirectly, benefit from this new “lawyer referral ” service? More importantly, does it lead to the best legal representation possible for 9/11 victims? It is also questionable why Mr. Feal so abruptly changed his position on the urgency of the attorney selection process, given his prior statement to “be patient”.

“Blunder”? Worby Napoli Protest NY Post 9/11 Lawsuit Article

By Troy Rosasco on January 4th, 2011 Posted in Construction Accidents, Disability Pensions, Health Info, Labor News, NY Workers Compensation Claims, Zadroga 9/11 Compensation Fund Claims

The New York Post called it an "incredible blunder". The New York Daily News reported that 9/11 sick workers were scared to sign any "settlement papers" or risk losing out on Zadroga Act Victims’ Compensation Fund benefits. This is not the first time that the Worby / Napoli Law firms have been accused of "scaring" 9/11… Continue Reading

NY Daily News Reports on Zadroga Compensation Act Lawyers Website Controversy

By Troy Rosasco on December 27th, 2010 Posted in Disability Pensions, Health Info, Labor News, NY Workers Compensation Claims, Zadroga 9/11 Compensation Fund Claims

Law Firms of Worby, Groner & Edelmann LLP and Napoli, Bern LLP are catching heat from many angry 9/11 First Responders and victims about their new Zadroga Act website which was planned to attact Zadroga Act claims prior to the passage of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010.
The Bottom Line - if you were a participant in any of the recently resolved 9/11 lawsuits against New York City and represented by a lawyer or law firm, you do NOT have to use that same lawyer or law firm to represent you in your Zadroga Victims’ Compensation Fund claim.
You should explore any law firms’ long-term commitment to 9/11 First Responders and victims before you sign any paperwork. Find the lawyer that you personally feel comfortable with who will also get you the best results.

9/11 First Responders May Lose Mental Health Benefits from NYC

By Troy Rosasco on June 9th, 2010 Posted in Construction Accidents, Disability Pensions, Health Info, Labor News, NY Workers Compensation Claims, Zadroga 9/11 Compensation Fund Claims

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 approximately 4,500 9/11 rescue and recovery workers would lose their mental health benefits beginning January 7, 2011, with no federal safety net in sight. Unfortunately, this is all… Continue Reading

Rosasco Attends NOSSCR Disability Lawyer Conference in New Orleans

By Troy Rosasco on May 12th, 2010 Posted in Disability Pensions, Firm News & Events, Health Info, Long Term Disability / ERISA, Social Security Disability, Veterans Disability Claims

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 Security disability lawyers from around the country will be in attendance, including my good friend and current NOSSCR President Larry Wittenberg. While I was a presenter on ERISA… Continue Reading

Disability Attorney Named to Board of Advisors at St. John’s University Center for Labor and Employment Law

By Troy Rosasco on November 10th, 2009 Posted in Disability Pensions, Firm News & Events, Long Term Disability / ERISA, NY Workers Compensation Claims, Social Security Disability

I am looking forward to attending the Inaugural Dinner of the new St. John’s University School of Law Center for Labor and Employment Law at the Williams Club in New York City this Thursday. In attendance will be our Law School’s new Dean, Michael A. Simons. I am deeply honored to have been asked to become an… Continue Reading

Montana Wins ERISA Disability Claim Discretionary Clause Appeal - Why Doesn’t New York Have Similar Ban?

By Troy Rosasco on October 29th, 2009 Posted in Disability Pensions, Long Term Disability / ERISA

"Discretionary Clauses" in ERISA disability insurance policies are the largest cause of unfair ERISA LTD claim denials across the country. They essentially create an uneven playing field in favor of an already powerful insurance company over a disabled claimant. Imagine if the Yankees were forced to play the World Series with only seven players on the field, while the Phillies had the usual nine. That’s… Continue Reading

Nassau County Workers Compensation Lawyer: Newsday Reports on Permanent Partial Disability Lump Sum Settlements

By Troy Rosasco on April 8th, 2008 Posted in Disability Pensions, Long Term Disability / ERISA, NY Workers Compensation Claims

There are literally thousands of former Nassau County workers who are currently receiving lifetime workers’ compensation payments (pensions) for life due to on- the- job injuries. I know - I have represented a large number of these unfortunate individuals. These payments are overwhelmingly for workers who have been classified as having "permanent partial disabilities" and… Continue Reading