Author Archives: FOA

Have You Been Diagnosed With a Medical Issue as a Result of Living or Working in NYC During 9/11 Attacks?

People who lived or worked in the World Trade Center area immediately after the 9/11 terrorist attacks should be aware of valuable monetary and medical benefits that they may be entitled to receive. Those diagnosed with cancer or respiratory illnesses who were present at the 9/11 crash site at the time of the crash or […]

Recent Client Feedback

“As my attorney for both NYS Comp claim and Social Security Disability claim, Howard Lipman was not only professional and thorough but fine representative of your firm. If anyone asks my advise on matters such as these, I will most certainly be advising them to go with FOA!” – Doug K Thank you for your kind […]

Winter Driving Tips

Stay safe on winter roads this year! The CSEA has provided the following safety tips for winter travel: Don’t Zone Out Staying off the roads in a major snow event is usually best but, if you MUST be on the road, here are some tips for safe driving in the snow. Allow extra time for travel. Maintain […]

Trouble on the 5 Train Platform

Early this week MTA employees worked around the clock to repair a dangerous 5 train platform. The platform, which has been undergoing repair work, collapsed on Tuesday April 26th. According to officials the weight of heavy machinery left on the platform caused the collapse. Miraculously no one was injured. Many fear the station’s unsafe conditions […]

Workers’ Memorial Day

Today, April 28th, is Workers’ Memorial Day, a day when FOA, along with labor unions and workers in more than 90 countries, remember workers who have died or become seriously injured while doing their jobs. Workers’ Memorial Day is observed every year on April 28. It is a day to honor those workers who have died […]

Workers’ Compensation Client Experience with Fine, Olin & Anderman:

“I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for the professional services I have received from the Fine, Olin, and Anderman, LLP firm. In December of 2011, I fell at work needing several major surgeries. My case has required the assistance of a workman’s compensation lawyer. My CSEA representative recommended contacting FOA. […]