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?
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Subscribe to Firm News & Events RSS FeedProtective Legislation for Workers - St. John’s Law School Spring 2015 Wrap-Up
Posted in Disability Pensions, Firm News & Events, Long Term Disability / ERISA, NY Workers Compensation Claims, Social Security Disability, Zadroga 9/11 Compensation Fund ClaimsMy third year of teaching the course Protective Legislation for Workers was the charm.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All New York Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Claimants!
Posted in Firm News & Events, Health Info, Labor News, NY Workers Compensation Claims, Social Security Disabilitythe disability law firm of Turley, Redmond, Rosasco & Rosasco, LLP, we would like to wish all our clients, friends and fellow travelers in the disability community a very Merry Christmas
Social Security Disability Fraud, Facebook Privacy and the Manhattan DA… Oh My!
Posted in Disability Pensions, Firm News & Events, Social Security DisabilityYesterday’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
Attorney Troy Rosasco Gets High Marks For His Online CLE Disability Claim Lecture
Posted in Firm News & Events, Long Term Disability / ERISA, Social Security Disability, Veterans Disability ClaimsAttorney Troy Rosasco, Partner at Turley, Redmond, Rosasco and Rosasco, has been consistently receiving 4 star ratings from his online Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course, “Disability Insurance Claims Primer: The Plaintiff’s Perspective” through Lawline.com. Mr. Rosasco has been a part of the CLE program since 2010 and is still receiving high marks for the content of… Continue Reading
Social Security Disability Paralegal Ronnie Drozda Receives Touching Letter From Client
Posted in Firm News & Events, Social Security DisabilityOur own Social Security Disability Paralegal Ronnie Drozda received a very touching and complimentary letter from one of our clients who unfortunately is suffering from multiple myeloma; an incurable bone marrow cancer. Social Security Disability Attorney Janet Santeramo-DeWaele was able to get our client a favorable decision on her case and Ronnie was right along… Continue Reading
Social Security Disability Attorney Henry Shapiro Lectures Students at St. John’s University School of Law
Posted in Firm News & Events, Social Security DisabilitySocial Security Disability Attorney Henry Shapiro recently lectured a group of law students at St. Johns University of School of Law in Jamaica, Queens on Social Security Disability. Mr. Shapiro spoke about starting a career in the field of Social Security Disability Law and what it’s like working for Turley, Redmond, Rosasco &Rosasco. Although… Continue Reading
Bill Turley to Run 5K in support of Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk
Posted in Firm News & EventsOn Saturday, May 10th, Senior Partner Bill Turley will be running the 14th Annual 5K Race/Walk Fun Run in support of the Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk (VNSHS). Bill started running back in High School as a member of the track team and has been an avid runner ever since. He runs… Continue Reading
Workers’ Compensation Attorney Jaclyn Simmons to Speak at Suffolk Academy of Law
Posted in Firm News & Events, NY Workers Compensation ClaimsTurley, Redmond, Rosasco and Rosasco workers’ compensation Attorney Jaclyn Simmons will be presenting a lesson at the Suffolk Academy of Law on Tuesday, May 6th in Hauppauge. The class program, “Workers’ Compensation for the Conscientious Practitioner,” is part of the academy’s spring continuing legal education curriculum. Ms. Simmons will be speaking about the financial penalties and… Continue Reading
Troy Rosasco Quoted In Newsday On Long-Term Disability Benefits
Posted in Firm News & Events, Long Term Disability / ERISA, Social Security Disability, UncategorizedRecently, Attorney Troy Rosasco of the New York Disability Law Firm Turley, Redmond, Rosasco and Rosasco, was asked to give his legal advice in Newsday’s “Help Wanted” column. The column, run by business reporter Carrie Mason-Draffen, is the “Dear Abby” of work-related issues. One Reader wrote in to the column to ask whether or not… Continue Reading
Craig Rosasco in Newsday on Farmingdale Village Trustee Election
Posted in Firm News & EventsPlease remember to vote for Craig Rosasco as Farmingdale Village Trustee at Farmingdale Village Hall this Tuesday, March 18, 2014 on Row “B”.
Craig Rosasco Announces Run for Farmingdale Village Trustee - Vote March 18, 2014
Posted in Firm News & EventsCraig Rosasco, the Managing Partner of our firm’s Garden City office, has announced that he is running for Trustee in the Village of Farmingdale, Long Island, where he lives. Craig is no stranger to Farmingdale and has been a “Daler” his entire life. The election will take place on March 18, 2014 at Farmingdale Village… Continue Reading
New Employer’s First Report of Injury/Illness Form
Posted in Firm News & Events, Labor NewsBack in October, the Workers’ Compensation Board announced that they would be introducing New York State eClaims Requirement Tables and Implementation Guide in the Spring. This entails the introduction of the new Form C-2F which will allow employers to easily report an on-the-job injury or illness. The implementation of eClaims has been set to happen… Continue Reading
Zadroga Act 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Special Master Sheila Birnbaum attends Long Island Meeting about Upcoming Registration Deadline on October 3, 2013
Posted in Firm News & Events, Health Info, Labor News, NY Workers Compensation Claims, Zadroga 9/11 Compensation Fund ClaimsVictim Compensation Fund was re-opened as part of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2011 and allows up to $2.8 billion for survivors and first responders suffering from a specific list of cancers and other ailments as a resulting from the tragedy.
New Social Security Disability Hearings for Over 4000 Queens Residents as a Result of Class Action Settlement Alleging Judges Were Biased
Posted in Firm News & Events, Health Info, Labor News, Social Security Disabilityany Social Security disability claimant who received either an “Unfavorable” or only a “Partially Favorable” decision by Judges David Z. Nisnewitz, Seymour Fier, Hazel C. Strauss, Marilyn P. Hoppenfeld or Michael D. Cofresi from January 1, 2008 to the date of the final settlement will have the right to a new hearing before a new Judge, and a new decision in their case. If you would like our New York Social Security Disability lawyers to give your prior Social Security disability denial a fresh look and free evaluation, call us toll Free at 1-877-NY-DBLAW (1-877-693-2529).
Troy Rosasco Appointed Adjunct Professor at St. John’s University School of Law
Posted in Firm News & Events, Labor News, NY Workers Compensation Claims, Social Security Disability“Protective Legislation for Workers” is an upper level law school course and will be team taught in a “practical” manner. It will cover topics such as New York Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, OSHA, federal wage and hour law and unemployment insurance
NY Workers’ Compensation Board to Re-Open Monday, November 5th
Posted in Firm News & Events, Labor News, NY Workers Compensation ClaimsTurley Redmond, Rosasco & Rosasco, LLP would like to thank all our patient and loyal clients who were unable to contact us for the past few days due to Hurricane Sandy.
New York Workers’ Compensation Board Shuts Down Due to Hurricane Sandy
Posted in Firm News & Events, NY Workers Compensation ClaimsIn addition, my previously scheduled NY Workers’ Compensation Seminar for fellow attorneys tommorow in Melville has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date.
Queens Workers Compensation Lawyer Trains other Attorneys
Posted in Firm News & Events, NY Workers Compensation ClaimsThis is always a good refresher course for practicing New York workers’ compensation attorneys or lawyers who may want to learn how to handle a New York workers’ compensation claim.
Long Island Social Security Disability Lawyer Steps Down from NOSSCR Board of Directors
Posted in Firm News & Events, Social Security Disability, Zadroga 9/11 Compensation Fund ClaimsAfter six years of representing my Second Circuit colleagues on the National Organization of Social Security Claimant Representatives (NOSSCR) Board of Directors, I am stepping down to take on new challenges - including teaching a Social Security Disability Law course at a local law school. I will remain on the NOSSCR Advocacy Committee. Thankfully, my good friend… Continue Reading
9/11 Zadroga Lawyers Salute Final Cancer Rule
Posted in Firm News & Events, Health Info, Labor News, Zadroga 9/11 Compensation Fund ClaimsYou can read more details on the 9/11 WTC Cancer Final Rule at the Zadroga Claims Info site here
Troy G. Rosasco Off to NOSSCR National Disability Lawyer Conference in Philly
Posted in Firm News & Events, Health Info, Long Term Disability / ERISA, Social Security DisabilityAs I have done in the past, I’ll be presenting a lecture to “New Practitioners” in the Social Security Disability Law field. I have always believed that in order to be able to teach a subject, you must know it cold. It is no different with Social Security Disability Law, and teaching new Social Security Lawyers is both challenging and invigorating.
Social Security Disability Lawyer Bootcamp Seminar April 18, 2012
Posted in Firm News & Events, Social Security Disabilityhopefully I’ll need more brain and less brawn at the upcoming full day Social Security Disability Boot Camp Seminar where I will be presenting on April 18, 2012. I will be covering topics such as the difference between SSDI vs. SSI, Social Security Disability appeals, ALJ hearings and mental impairments, such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Zadroga 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Lawyers Announce Final Step in Claims Process
Posted in Firm News & Events, Health Info, Zadroga 9/11 Compensation Fund Claims“Here we are almost one year after President Obama signed the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 into law, and all the “pre-season” hard work of the Special Master and the Department of Justice brought us to the real “Opening Day” of the Victim Compensation Fund,” Mr. Rosasco said. “Now the long season of individual compensation claim evaluations and potential hearings will begin.” “A roadblock that claimants faced in order to get their fair share of the $2.775 billion Victim Compensation Fund has finally been lifted,” Mr. Rosasco’s partner, Daniel J. Hansen said. “Thanks to the Special Master, claimants will have ample time to fill out the forms. Now that all the formalities have been taken care of, these heroes who unknowingly worked in the face of danger are able to receive the compensation they justly deserve.”