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Marasco & Nesselbush, LLP is pleased to announce that four lawyers have been included in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise. Marasco & Nesselbush, LLP would like to congratulate the […]

In a case involving an unthinkable tragedy, a Rhode Island woman passed away not far from her own home. Our client, enjoying a late afternoon walk with her dog, was struck, and killed by a motor vehicle while crossing the street. Preliminary reporting from law enforcement suggested that the driver was not at fault for

What should have been a routine back surgery left a Rhode Island woman with permanent disabling injuries after the surgery was performed without appropriate surgical precautions. Suffering from an underlying inflammatory disease that can cause vertebrae to fuse, our client was in search of pain relief. When her doctors denied her surgery, she reached out

Thousands of workers are injured in workplace accidents every year. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that workers lost 1,162,210 days away from work because of occupational injuries and illnesses in a single recent year. Nonfatal injuries occurred at a rate of 109 injuries per 10,000 full-time workers. In addition, OSHA reports over 4,000

The Social Security Disability (SSD) system was created to provide the income you need if you are disabled and cannot work. Unfortunately, more than half of all applications for SSD benefits are initially denied. Many claims are denied simply due to the complexity of the system; claimants don’t understand how the system works or what

Applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is far from simple. Not only are you coping with an illness or disability, loss of work and family income, and a changed lifestyle, but you also have to deal with the process of filling for Social Security disability. The application and appeals process can be daunting and

An individual with a heart disorder may qualify to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Individuals may be eligible for benefits if: the heart disorder very seriously impairs the person’s ability to work; there is medical evidence supporting an established and qualifying diagnosis or heart disorder; and the condition has lasted or is expected to last

Individuals (claimants) may request Social Security Disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) based on mental health disorders or impairments. Claimants may qualify for benefits if the following facts are proven: The “severe” mental disorder significantly limits the claimant’s ability to work; There is medical evidence establishing a recognized diagnosis or mental illness; and The condition

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has a program to make it faster for those who suffer from certain serious illnesses to get benefits. Compassionate Allowances are available for certain individuals with certain serious medical conditions. If you qualify for a “compassionate allowance,” you can begin receiving disability benefits in weeks instead of months. Although the

The Social Security Administration offers two different programs for the disabled. One program is called Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), while the other is known as Supplemental Security Income (SSI). There are very important differences between these programs, and understanding which one is right for you may be critical to ensuring you receive the maximum