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Workers’ Compensation

Securing workers the maximum amount of compensation to which they are entitled.

Benefits Recovered for Dust, Dirt, Fumes at Work That Caused Chronic Bronchitis

Breathing in excessive dust, dirt and fumes – especially those that can be toxic to the lungs – over a period of years can cause chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Now retired and suffering from chronic bronchitis, and prodded by his wife, our client asked his doctor whether his work environment could have caused his condition.

Benefits Recovered for Repetitive Motion Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Office Worker

When our client was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, she was not aware that the repetitive motion of keyboarding on her computer at the office every day over a period of years could be the cause – and that she had the right to workers’ compensation benefits – until a friend convinced her to contact us.

$400K

$400,000+ for Prevailing Wage Violations Affecting Union Electricians

When a major utility company failed to comply with state-mandated journeyman-to-apprentice ratios and misclassified contracted electricians, we pursued legal action on behalf of the affected union workers. These wage laws are clear and binding—especially for large employers. We fought aggressively and secured the maximum possible recovery for our clients.

$700K

Labor Arbitration Results in Over $700,000 in Back Wages

Following multiple hearing dates and formal arbitration proceedings, our legal team secured an Arbitration Award directing more than $700,000 in back wages to be paid to Trane employees represented by IUE/CWA Local 81455. The arbitrator ruled in favor of the union after a comprehensive presentation of evidence and argument against the employer.

$165K

$165,300 Permanent Partial Disability Award + Lifetime Medical Care – Work Injury as X-Ray Technician

Client, an x-ray technician at a hospital, sustained a serious neck injury while lifting an obese patient to position an x-ray plate. She ultimately required cervical fusion surgery and ongoing prescription pain management to continue working. On 5/9/25, we secured a $165,300 award for permanent partial disability, plus lifetime pain management treatment through the workers’

$185K

$185,000 (Partial Settlement) to Electrician for Asbestos-related Cancer

When a union electrician was diagnosed with a type of cancer related to asbestos exposure, our attorneys were able to prove he had, in fact, been exposed at his job sites to sufficient amounts of asbestos to contribute to the cancer.

Workers’ Compensation Medical and Disability Benefits for Life from Mesothelioma Exposure at Out-of-Business Employer

A union electrician employed by an electrical contractor from 1952 through 1980, developed malignant mesothelioma, which is a rare form of cancer frequently associated with asbestos exposure. Our attorneys filed a workers’ compensation claim, but faced the challenge that our client’s employer had gone out of business several years earlier.

Retail Department Store Employee Covered for Degenerative Knee Condition

After years of standing on her feet serving customers, our client's knees gave out – one and then the other – and the doctor recommended knee replacement surgery to alleviate the pain.

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Gary E. Adams

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Jeffrey S. Monaghan

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Roberto J. Benites

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Salesman Between Appointments Covered By Workers’ Compensation for Auto Accident Injuries

While driving between client appointments, a salesman suffered injuries in an auto accident that landed him in the hospital and led to several procedures and physical therapy. While the damage to his car was covered by his auto insurance, the primary coverage for his injuries were paid by his employer’s workers’ compensation insurance.

Work-at-Home “Telecommuter” Recovers on Auto Accident

Although her primary workplace was at home, our lawyers made the case that our client was traveling on business and that she was not commuting; therefore, our client’s auto injuries were covered under workers’ compensation law.

$75K

$75,000 to Technician for Grease Burn Injury

Burns often leave emotional, as well as physical scars. When burning grease splashed our client, a fire safety technician, our workers’ compensation lawyers won benefits for him.

Carpenter Hired by Friends for Renovation Covered by Workers’ Compensation

When friends hired a master carpenter to renovate their historic home and make various other improvements to their property, and he was seriously injured from a fall, the insurance company said that he was an independent contractor and refused to cover him as an employee.

$250K

$250,000 for Widow in Workers’ Compensation Case

The widow of a delivery driver for a local company was awarded $250,000 in widow’s benefits in a Workers’ Compensation case.

$65K

$65,000 to Factory Worker for Dust, Noise and Stress Injuries

Occupational diseases are conditions that develop over time due to your work environment. They can be difficult claims to prove; however, our workers’ compensation lawyers have had considerable success in this area of the law.

Pellettieri Rabstein and Altman has a 100 year long history of representing workers and union members.

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