The Occupational Disease Pilot Program & Healthcare The Occupational Disease Pilot Program & Healthcare Single-Payer System Jon / Wednesday, November 9, 2022 23566 The Federal Government established a prototype, single-payer medical delivery system for treating occupational disease conditions. The program targeted those injured by exposure to asbestos fiber in Libby, Montana. Read more
Alice in Wonderland - A Lesson in Occupational Illness Alice in Wonderland - A Lesson in Occupational Illness Mercury Exposure Jon / Wednesday, November 9, 2022 7346 Alice in Wonderland has drawn attention to the consequences of occupational exposure. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has been quick to remind us of the Mad Hatter and mercury exposures. Read more
Veterans at Increased Risk for Mesothelioma Veterans at Increased Risk for Mesothelioma Health Care and Disability Benefits Jon / Monday, November 7, 2022 7684 The VA has now recognized that veterans may be at an increased risk for developing mesothelioma, cancer associated with exposure to asbestos fiber. The government has announced that during World War II, several million people were employed in U.S. shipyards. Read more
“The Triangle Fire” is Available to Stream “The Triangle Fire” is Available to Stream PBS American Experience Jon / Sunday, November 6, 2022 5142 It was the deadliest workplace accident in New York City’s history. A dropped cigarette on the 8th floor of the Factory sparked a fire that killed over a hundred innocent people trapped inside.It was the deadliest workplace accident in New York City’s history. Read more
Social Media and Workers' Compensation Claims Social Media and Workers' Compensation Claims Twitter's Instability and China's Data Harvesting Jon / Saturday, November 5, 2022 5675 Jon Gelman discuss privacy and their clients, client responsibility when it comes to putting up information on social media sites and how social networking can be used as a portal to monitor clients. Read more
Plaintiffs' Law Firm Jon L. Gelman Ranked a Best Law Firm by U.S. News & World Report Jon / Thursday, November 3, 2022 16184 Jon Gelman, a plaintiffs' litigation firm for over 4 decades, announces today that U.S. News & World Report has named the firm to its 2023 Best Law Firms. Read more
Bilateral Carpal Tunnel Results in Workers' Compensation Total Disability Bilateral Carpal Tunnel Results in Workers' Compensation Total Disability Repetitive Motion Trauma Jon / Tuesday, November 1, 2022 109 A New Jersey Court of Appeals upheld an award for total disability workers' compensation benefits. The injured worker suffered from bilateral carpal tunnel injuries. The 61-year-old punch press operator was deemed unable to work due to the repetitive motion injury. Read more
Asbestos Disease Remains a Problem Despite Lower Consumption in the US Asbestos Disease Remains a Problem Despite Lower Consumption in the US Asbestos Litigation Jon / Thursday, October 27, 2022 8294 Recently release statistics from the US Geological Survey brings some hope to reducing asbestos disease in the US. Read more
Jon Gelman Listed in New York Area's Top Lawyers Accolades Anonym / Wednesday, October 19, 2022 23394 The list is published by Martindale-Hubbell®, a company rates lawyers and designates an AV® Preeminent TM Peer Review Rating, the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards. Read more
Jon Gelman Rated "Superb" by Avvo Jon Gelman Rated "Superb" by Avvo Accolades Jon / Wednesday, October 12, 2022 24254 Jon L. Gelman has received the top rating of "Superb" from Avvo. The rating indicated a perfect score in: experience, industry recognition and professional conduct. Read more