How do Offsets Affect EEOICPA Healthcare Benefits?
An offset is money deducted from EEOICPA benefits, including lump-sum, healthcare, and impairment, due to payment received from a settlement for the same toxic exposure for which the claim is being accepted. When applying for an EEOICPA claim, a claimant must disclose any payments they received before the issuance of a final EEOICPA decision. If […]
Black Lung Survivor Claims
Stephens and Stephens black lung claim attorney Hugh Stephens represents eligible black lung miners and survivors in filing for black lung benefits. If your loved one died of coal workers’ pneumoconiosis, you might be eligible for black lung monthly cash payments. The act defines a covered survivor as “an individual who is a survivor of […]
Establishing Causation for a Black Lung claim
One of the greatest challenges in black lung claims is establishing that a miner’s lung problems are attributable to coal mining, particularly where the miner doesn’t qualify for the presumption of causation. To establish medical causation for a federal Black Lung benefits claim, a claimant must prove that their disabling respiratory impairment arose out of, […]
Appeal your black lung claim
Contact our black lung claims attorney, Hugh Stephens, for help appealing your black lung claim if you believe it was wrongfully denied. If your claim was initially denied, a black lung attorney can help you gather the necessary employment and medical evidence to win your case. Many black lung claims are not accepted the first […]
The Black Lung Disease (Pneumoconiosis) under the BLBA
Contact our black lung lawyer, Hugh Stephens, directly on his cell phone at (716) 208-3525 for help filing a black lung claim if you are eligible. The Black Lung Act provides benefits to coal miners who are totally disabled by pneumoconiosis related to coal mine employment, and survivors of coal miners whose deaths occurred from […]
Black Lung Attorney
Stephens and Stephens black lung attorney Hugh Stephens represents eligible victims filing for compensation under the Federal Black Lung Benefits Act. It is very challenging to file a successful black lung claim; you need an experienced black lung lawyer to guide you and represent you through the litigation process. Coal mining companies don’t just accept […]
Asbestos-Related Illness
People exposed to asbestos are at increased risk of developing illnesses such as asbestosis, mesothelioma, diffuse pleural thickening, lung cancer, and pleural effusion. If you or a loved one suffers from an asbestos-related illness after prolonged exposure to asbestos fibers, you can file a claim or lawsuit for compensation against the manufacturer or distributor of […]
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) Claim
Vaccines are generally safe, but in rare cases, they may cause a serious problem, such as a severe allergic reaction. Individuals injured by vaccines can file a petition for financial compensation through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). Parents and legal representatives can also file on behalf of affected children, disabled adults, and deceased […]
Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Claims/Lawsuits and Setoff
Stephens and Stephens LLP represent victims of asbestos exposure suffering from asbestos-related illnesses who would like to claim compensation across the country. Compensation can be obtained by filing lawsuits against manufacturers of asbestos products, as well as by filing claims against the trust funds of companies that have declared bankruptcy. To be compensated for an […]