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Stephens & Stephens has obtained over $60 million through the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act and the Energy Employees Occupation Illness Compensation Act for our clients

Dee GodfreyDee Godfrey
18:49 12 Mar 24
I was astounded with the service I received from Mr. Hugh Stephens in regard to my husband's compensation claim. He was not only efficient, but also compassionate, and communicated clearly and frequently. Because of his outstanding efforts and expertise, I, who am now a grieving widow, am unexpectedly stabile and secure. I had little to do. He did all the heavy lifting. I'm so very grateful for his help. I'll always remember not only his professionalism, but also his kindness.
Audrey OgletreeAudrey Ogletree
22:19 09 Mar 24
From: Laurence OgletreeI received good assistance from Stephens & Stephens in submitting the recent claim for increased impairment benefits from the Energy Workers program.
Randy MooreRandy Moore
14:48 07 Mar 24
I was a machinist at Honeywell F.M.&T.and developed bilateral tinnitus and bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. They helped me file a claim with EEOICPA in 2017. Stephen’s & Stephen’s was very good to work with, they take care of all the paperwork and help with any paperwork I receive from the Department of Labor. They stay on top of things helping with scheduling impairment reviews etc.I feel that without their help this would have been a very overwhelming process.I plan on still using them if any other illnesses occur due to my employment with Honeywell.
Mike DauzatMike Dauzat
15:54 02 Mar 24
I highly recommend Stevens and Stevens. Hugh Stevens and his staff are very professional and very friendly. They're extremely good at making sure you get the full amount of money you deserve. If you need a DOL lawyer, I highly recommend this team. I can't be more happy that I picked Stevens and Stevens.
Mary YbarraMary Ybarra
01:33 27 Feb 24
Stephen’s and Stephen’s has kept fight for my dad. Now they are fight for my mom. They are on top of things and I would recommend them to anyone who needs help and guidance with the Uranium mines.
Dianne HarperDianne Harper
01:02 17 Feb 24
Robert and I are very pleased with Mr. Hugh Stephens and all that he has done for us. From the first moment we spoke, we sensed that though Mr. Stephens exhibits sharp business acumen, he cares deeply about his clients and he has a huge heart.
Diane pontonDiane ponton
17:38 07 Feb 24
I tried to get others to help me with this claim, and it wasn"t until I hired Mr. Stephens that things started happening. I would recommend any one to get in touch with him . I would go to him again, if i ever needed to.
Judy LeonardJudy Leonard
22:26 06 Feb 24
I very much appreciate the successful litigation concerning my husband's Hanford work related illness. Stephens & Stephens LLP were thorough, caring, considerate, and fair during this difficult time.
Kenneth GKenneth G
18:23 03 Feb 24
Mr. Stephens was able to simplify an otherwise complicated lengthy process (DEEOIC) to file an initial claim as well as a claim for impairment benefits.
dave DONAIDdave DONAID
18:08 03 Feb 24
Frankie KnucFrankie Knuc
19:24 08 Jan 24
I had other attorneys hired in Cortez, Colorado and Grand Jct., Colorado to assist me with receiving my uranium claim, but they were not successful. I was advised by an employee of CNS of Stephens & Stephens, LLP good work. I contacted them & they took my case It was settled very quickly. I have been very pleased with this group & would advise others of their prompt service. I would recommend them to others. Respectfully, Frankie Knuckles
Rebecca ConsolRebecca Consol
19:57 22 Dec 23
My family used Stephen’s and Stephen’s for a settlement case. We were extremely pleased with all they did. They were very professional, easy to get a hold of, and invaluable when it came to answering questions and handling complicated Department of Labor issues and forms. They also did everything in a very timely manner. I have already recommended them to other people.
Thomas CliffordThomas Clifford
15:29 21 Dec 23
I have been represented by Hugh Stevens for several years now, He and his staff has made everything so easy for me. I had lung cancer from working in the uranium processing industry, they have opened so many doors for me and made dealing with DOL so much easier. They always answer my questions in a very timely manner. I have referred several other people to him and he has been able to get them through this process also. There are benefits that I was not aware of that he has brought to my attention and been able to lead me through the process of obtaining them. I would most highly recommend him to lead anyone through this process.
Lonnie killingHawkLonnie killingHawk
02:35 14 Dec 23
When I first contacted Stephens & Stephens I was at the end of my rope with DOL. Hough and his staff got me on track and handled everything with DOL and just made this process so easy. Do not know where I'd be with out them. They are able to communicate at a layman's level and understand the client. Would strongly recommend this firm.
Ruthy LyonRuthy Lyon
21:00 28 Sep 23
Our initial conversation with Mr. Stephens was productive & reassuring. His previous experience with similar cases was obvious and very helpful, in both asking us specific questions for clarification & also addressing our own questions. Breanna is also a great asset to their team.
James O'DayJames O'Day
15:07 13 Sep 23
I have referred several friends to Hugh Stephens and they were more satisfied than they ever expected. I would refer him with confidence to anyone in need. I trust when he speaks for me, for example, in court. He is a good communicator and a deep thinker. He is well respected in his profession. He handles environmental law, injury law, and medical malpractice. He is tactful and direct and knows what he is doing. He knows the legal briar patches well.
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EEOICPA Covered Facilities: Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute

The EEOICPA was passed in 2000. It provides compensation to workers who became ill as a result of their employment manufacturing nuclear weapons in the USA, as well as their spouses, children, and grandchildren. Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute EEOICPA coverage is available for qualified former Workers and their families.

Are you eligible for compensation? If you or a family member worked at this or another DOE facility and became ill, you may be entitled to compensation of up to $400K plus medical benefits. Call EEOICPA Counsel Hugh Stephens at 1-855-548-4494 or fill out our free claim evaluation, We can help even if you’ve already filed, even if your claim was denied!

Here, we have compiled publicly available information and documentation about the facilities covered by the Act to clarify how their activities relate to the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act.

Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute

 
Also Known As: Inhalation Toxicology Research Institute, ITRI
State: New Mexico
Location: Albuquerque
Time Period: 1960-June 20, 2013
Facility Type: Department of Energy

Facility Description: The Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute (LRRI) (formerly the Inhalation Toxicology Research Institute or ITRI) is located on Kirtland Air Force Base. It was established in 1960 to conduct research on the human health consequences of inhaling airborne radioactive materials. The Institute was operated for Department of Energy (DOE) by the non- profit Lovelace Biomedical and Environmental Research Institute. Under Public Law 111-11, the LRRI was privatized and legal transfer of the property and facility from DOE to LRRI was finalized on June 20, 2013.

Throughout the course of its operations, the potential for beryllium exposure existed at this site, due to beryllium use, residual contamination, and decontamination activities.

Listing:
Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute is listed as a Department of Energy (DOE) site under the EEOICPA.

Compensation:
As of 04/19/2015, the total compensation paid under Parts B and E of the EEOICPA, including medical compensation, for workers suffering from the effects of having worked at the Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute is $2,179,590.

Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute Workers:
If you or your parent worked at this or any other DOE or AWE facility and became ill, you may be entitled to compensation of up to $400K plus medical benefits from the US Department of Labor. Call EEOICPA Counsel Hugh Stephens at 1-855-EEOICPA (336-4272) or fill out the form to the right, whether ot not you have already filed a claim and even if your claim has been accepted or denied.

We can help with all OWCP (Federal Workers Compensation) claims, impairments, wage loss and health care. 2495 Main Street, Suite 442 Buffalo, NY.

*Site Description and History
The Inhalation Toxicology Laboratory (ITL) site is located on the southern edge of Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The site occupies 240,000 square feet of building space on 144 acres of land withdrawn from the Bureau of Land Management for use by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). KAFB is located on a high, arid mesa about 5 miles east of the Rio Grande River. The area surrounding ITL is relatively flat and slopes gently westward toward the river. The mean elevation at KAFB is 5,348 feet.

The U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (predecessor agency of DOE) created the ITL facility in 1960 to study late-occurring health risks from inhaling small amounts of radioactive particles. Research at the laboratory has since broadened to include a range of radiological and nonradiological respiratory health issues. The Lovelace Foundation for Medical Education and Research originally operated the facility under a management and operating (M&O) contract and conducted research for DOE’s Office of Science and other DOE organizations. The Lovelace Foundation reorganized in the 1980s and 1990s, and the Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute (hereafter Lovelace) evolved as the current facility operator.

In 1996, as a result of decreased DOE funding for the type of work conducted at ITL, Lovelace began efforts to convert the facility into a private-sector operation. To avoid the cost of total shutdown and to allow the completion of research already in progress at the end of the M&O contract, on October 1, 1996, DOE awarded a Cooperative Agreement to Lovelace to assist with privatization of laboratory operations. Under the terms of the Cooperative Agreement, DOE provided Lovelace with limited prioritization start-up funding and agreed to fund any environmental cleanup required for the site. On October 1, 2001, DOE executed a long‐term agreement under which Lovelace will lease the facility through 2025.

Historical operations at ITL resulted in radiological and nonradiological contamination at numerous areas in the laboratory complex. Lovelace conducted remedial action in the early 1990s and completed cleanup at several sites in 1997. DOE’s Office of Environmental Management (EM) provided funding and oversight for the remedial action.

ITL is currently operated by Lovelace and will continue to operate as a private research facility. Property transfer legislation passed on March 30, 2009, resulted in the transfer of ITL property title from DOE (Office of National Nuclear Security Administration [NNSA]) to Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute. On June 12, 2013 the transfer of property was formalized through a Quit Claim Deed. The legislation releases DOE from all environmental liability at the ITL site, including contamination from past, present, or future activities (Section 13005 of Public Law 111-11, “2009 Omnibus Public Land Management Act”).

Responsibility for management of historical, government-owned records and long-term groundwater monitoring at the facility transferred from EM to the DOE Office of Legacy Management (LM) on October 1, 2012. The NNSA Service Center located at KAFB performed all land-lord oversight functions until the property title transferred to Lovelace. Effective upon 2013 property transfer, the long-term groundwater monitoring program was no longer the responsibility of LM but of Lovelace.

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