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Nuclear Toxic Soup! Not Just Japan - How about the Verizon Hicksville Property ?

By Troy G. Rosasco on March 14th, 2011 Posted in Health Info, Labor News, NY Workers Compensation Claims, Zadroga 9/11 Compensation Fund Claims

“It’s a toxic soup of contaminants!”
That’s how attorney Troy Rosasco describes an area in Hicksville that, along with four other communities, has just been tapped as a new federal EPA superfund cleanup site. The former Hicksville Sylvania plant that made nuclear fuel rods for power plants in the 50′s and 60′s was closed, but Rosasco says he’s pursuing a federal class action lawsuit, representing dozens of neighbors and factory workers in the area. In the interim, we are actively engaged in preparing Zadroga 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund claims from an equally toxic site - Ground Zero.

Zadroga Lawyer Speaks to Volunteer Firefighters in Suffolk County, New York

By Troy G. Rosasco on March 8th, 2011 Posted in Firm News & Events, Labor News, NY Workers Compensation Claims, Zadroga 9/11 Compensation Fund Claims

Last night I had the pleasure of giving Zadroga Claim Information to 60+ volunteer firefighters at the East Islip Volunteer Fire Department. Many of these brave volunteers immediately responded to the World Trade Center without any prompting from their department or other emergency agencies. They simply saw a tragedy unfolding, and like the professionals they are, put themselves in harms way. True heroes. Feel free to call me at 1-877-693-2529 ext. 123 to discuss a possible Zadroga 9/11 Claim.

New York Disability and Compensation Lawyers Launch New Informational Video Channel

By Troy G. 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.

Zadroga Lawyer Posts Guest Blog on 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

By Troy G. Rosasco on February 18th, 2011 Posted in Health Info, Labor News, NY Workers Compensation Claims, Zadroga 9/11 Compensation Fund Claims

This article explains some of the basic health provisions of the Zadroga Act and who may apply for benefits under the reopened 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund. I hope you find it helpful.

Zadroga Act Lawyer Money Dispute - Again!

By Troy G. Rosasco on January 23rd, 2011 Posted in NY Workers Compensation Claims, Zadroga 9/11 Compensation Fund Claims

“In court papers filed yesterday, lawyer Paul Hoffman said he’s “appalled” that Worby Groner Edelman & Napoli Bern is seeking a piece of the estimated $5,000 his firm will collect from its clients’ settlements”, according to the Post. The Napoli Bern and Worby Groner & Edelman law firms stand to collect almost $140 million in legal fees for the 9/11 lawsuit agaist New York City. Now they want a piece out of Mr. Hoffman’s $5,000 slice? Have they no shame?

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

By Troy G. 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”.

Remembering NYPD Detective James Zadroga - 1/5/2006

By Troy G. Rosasco on January 5th, 2011 Posted in Zadroga 9/11 Compensation Fund Claims

New York City Police Department Det. James Zadroga passed away five years ago today as a result of his exposure to toxins at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks. Please remember him and his family in your prayers.

Zadroga 9/11 Act Claims Information Site Launched by New York Lawyers

By Troy G. Rosasco on January 5th, 2011 Posted in Construction Accidents, Firm News & Events, Health Info, Labor News, Social Security Disability, Zadroga 9/11 Compensation Fund Claims

law firms of Turley, Redmond, Rosasco & Rosasco, LLP, Daniel J. Hansen, Esq. and Chet Lukaszewski, PC have launched an informational website for 9/11 heroes and victims simply named Zadroga 9/11 Claims Info. Our team aims to restore the public’s confidence that there are attorneys with integrity who are willing to take these claims, handle them professionally and do their clients justice.

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

By Troy G. 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

New York Post Reports on “Incredible Blunder” by Zadroga 9/11 Lawyers

By Troy G. Rosasco on December 29th, 2010 Posted in Health Info, Labor News, NY Workers Compensation Claims, Zadroga 9/11 Compensation Fund Claims

On the heels of a unflattering article two days ago in the NY Daily News about the 9/11 lawyers at Worby, Groner & Edelman and Napoli, Bern, Susan Edelman of the New York Post is reporting today on a potential mistake these lawyers may have made that could cost First Responders millions of dollars in the short term. This is not the way it was supposed to work. The deal that was sold to these clients was that they should take the 9/11 litigation settlement now, use it to pay current medical bills, and then they would also be able to apply for Zadroga 9/11 compensation also. What a mess…! Stay tuned and pray for the best…

NY Daily News Reports on Zadroga Compensation Act Lawyers Website Controversy

By Troy G. 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.

Lawyer Salutes All Responsible for Passing Zadroga Compensation Act

By Troy G. Rosasco on December 23rd, 2010 Posted in Health Info, Labor News, NY Workers Compensation Claims, Zadroga 9/11 Compensation Fund Claims

Here is the text of the final Zadroga bill passed by the Senate yesterday which will now go to President Obama to sign. Some of the medical conditions for survivors in the Zadroga 9/11 Act that will be covered are listed below Interstitial lung diseases WTC-exacerbated chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
cancer

Zadroga WTC 9/11 Victims Compensation Bill Deal Reached in Senate … Finally!

By Troy G. Rosasco on December 22nd, 2010 Posted in Health Info, Labor News, NY Workers Compensation Claims, Zadroga 9/11 Compensation Fund Claims

a deal on the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 has just been reached in the United States Senate. the original 10 year,$7.4 billion treatment and compensation package has now been trimmed to 5 years and $4.3 billion.
reopens the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund and caps attorney fees at 10%

Zadroga 9/11 WTC Ground Zero First Responder Bill Ready for Passage

By Troy G. Rosasco on December 21st, 2010 Posted in Health Info, NY Workers Compensation Claims, Veterans Disability Claims, Zadroga 9/11 Compensation Fund Claims

If the Zadroga 9/11 Compensation bill passes at this time of year, the verse “Hark the Herald Angel Sings… God and some “Republicans” reconcile !” should be sung from the church pews. Merry Christmas!
That is, unless Republican Senator Tom “Scrooge” Coburn gets in the way! (see his cruel opposition paper to the Zadroga Victims Compensation Bill here).

Zadroga Bill Last Hope for Many 9/11 Ground Zero First Responders

By Troy G. Rosasco on November 30th, 2010 Posted in Health Info, Labor News, Veterans Disability Claims, Zadroga 9/11 Compensation Fund Claims

Many say passage of the Detective James Zadroga Bill in the US Senate is all up to Chuck Schumer now. Not so. Many first responders unfairly closed out of the most recent mega 9/11 settlement may only have the Zadroga Bill to fall back on - and they are just as sick as the ones now being compensated in the lawsuits approved by Judge Alvin Hellerstein

Judge Issues Gag Order and Delays 9/11 Lawsuit Settlement Announcement until Thursday

By Troy G. Rosasco on November 9th, 2010 Posted in Zadroga 9/11 Compensation Fund Claims

No one knows because federal District Court Judge Alvin Hellerstein has issued a “gag order” to prevent the parties from discussing the 9/11 settlement in public and has now given the plaintiff’s attorneys until this Thursday to “finish processing the paperwork”.
9/11 settlement delayed again

A Bird in the Hand: Will 95% of 9/11 Lawsuit First Responders Accept Settlement Today?

By Troy G. Rosasco on November 8th, 2010 Posted in Health Info, Labor News, NY Workers Compensation Claims, Zadroga 9/11 Compensation Fund Claims

A Bird in the Hand: Will 95% of 9/11 Lawsuit First Responders Accept Settlement Today?

9/11/2010: The Rebirth of Ground Zero - One World Trade Center Rises

By Troy G. Rosasco on September 10th, 2010 Posted in Construction Accidents, Labor News, NY Workers Compensation Claims, Zadroga 9/11 Compensation Fund Claims

"U.S. Attacked" read the headline from the New York Times on 9/12/2001. Nine years ago tomorrow the former World Trade Center was taken down by two jetliners hijacked by radical Islamic terrorists associated with Al-Queda. While the physical structure of a great city landmark was reduced to rubble, the immediate deaths and continued illnesses caused by this attack continue to haunt… Continue Reading