Native Americans Radiation Exposure and Compensation
Native American communities were the most affected by radiation due to uranium mining, nuclear weapons testing, and nuclear facilities activities. These operations were carried out within native community lands beginning in the mid-20th century. They led to the release of chemical toxins and radiation linked to many health issues, including various cancers. Community members in […]
We Cover Costs for Medical Tests for RECA Uranium Worker Claimants
Stephens and Stephens RECA and EEOICPA lawyers have been assisting claimants filing RECA claims for over ten years. We represent our claimants throughout the entire claims process, helping them obtain critical employment and medical evidence to file a successful claim. Medical evidence is essential when determining your eligibility for RECA benefits. The Department of Justice […]
Medical Tests Required to Establish a Uranium Worker Claim
Stephens and Stephens RECA attorneys represent eligible uranium workers who wish to file a claim for RECA compensation nationwide. RECA compensates uranium workers affected by certain specific illnesses linked to uranium mining activities. For you to be compensated, you must prove that you worked as a uranium miner, miller, ore transporter, core driller, or remediation […]
Hiring a RECA Attorney Authorized Representative (AR) vs. Non-Attorney AR
The process of filing a RECA claim can be complex for anyone with limited experience. You can file a RECA claim on your own or with the help of an authorized representative. An authorized representative (AR) can be a lawyer or a layperson who acts on your behalf on all matters related to your claim. […]
Amended Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA Act of 2025)
Attorney R. Hugh Stephens has represented victims of the radiation exposure resulting from atomic weapons testing and uranium mining since approximately 2010. The RECA fund, which ended in June 2024, was recently extended to December 31, 2028. The amended RECA Act of 2025 provides compensation to uranium workers, onsite participants, and downwinders. An outline of […]
Savannah River Site Facility (SRS) EEOICPA Claim
The Savannah River Site (SRS) is a US DOE industrial complex that produces, processes, secures, and stores nuclear materials for national defense. It also engages in atomic nonproliferation efforts as well as the development and deployment of environmental protection technologies related to the treatment of solid and liquid hazardous nuclear wastes. The facility was originally […]
Holdover Tenant Eviction Cases in Buffalo City Court in Erie County
A landlord starts a holdover tenant eviction case against a home occupant for reasons other than nonpayment of rent. Holdover cases can be based on the expiration of a lease or failure to comply with the lease agreement. A lease or rental agreement helps stabilize a neighborhood. It defines how renters will enjoy their homes […]
Tenant Evictions in Buffalo City Court in Erie County
The law governing tenant eviction in New York State differs in different counties. To begin a tenant eviction process in Buffalo City Court, Erie County, a landlord must obtain an eviction warrant from the court. The landlord should first petition the court and justify the eviction. The court then rules on the petition and issues […]
Personal Injury and Workers’ compensation Statutes of Limitations
It is not unusual for an illness or injury to implicate several statutes of limitation. A person can be diagnosed with terminal cancer as a result of workplace exposure to asbestos or another hazardous substance, for example. Such a person might also pass away as a result of his or her illness. Under such circumstances, […]