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CSEA Legal Services Program
Taking Care of Business
You have worked hard to own a home and save for retirement, which could be threatened by illness, disability or death. CSEA Plan attorneys will review your present situation and make recommendations on what you should do immediately. They will: prepare basic legal documents such as Wills, Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, Family Trust, and Living Trusts; counsel you on estate tax planning strategies, IRA and pension fund planning, guardianships, long-term
care insurance options, asset protections in face of catastrophic illness; represent you in the Medicare/Medicaid application process, probate and estate administration.
Workers’ Compensation
If you are injured on the job or suffer from a work related illness, FOA will help you file the necessary paperwork to establish your claim at the Workers’ Compensation Board and an attorney will provide legal representation for your case. You will also be assigned a legal assistant who will be your day-to-day phone/computer contact for any Workers’ Compensation questions related to your case.
Social Security Disability Benefits
If you cannot work for at least a year due to any medical condition, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. FOA staff will help you with the necessary paperwork to file your claim, and an attorney will provide legal representation for an appeal if you are denied. FOA attorneys do not require any upfront payment for representation and only receive a fee if they are successful in obtaining SSDB for you or winning an appeal if you are initially denied.
Personal Injury Claim
If you suffer an injury due to the negligence of a third party, FOA can help you with product liability matters, falls, automobile, construction accidents, medical malpractice and any other liability case with significant personal injuries.
Veterans Disability Benefits
You may be eligible for compensation if you were wounded, injured, became ill while on active duty, or have been diagnosed with a disease, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or traumatic brain injury (TBI) relating to your service in the Armed Forces. Pre-existing injuries or illnesses aggravated by military service may also be covered. If you have applied for veterans disability benefits and were denied, we can represent you for the appeal.
WE CAN HELP!
The CSEA Legal Department oversees the Legal Services Program and CSEA has endorsed the statewide law firm of Fine, Olin & Anderman, LLP, to represent members for injury-related matters. For further information, call the CSEA Legal Department at 1-800-342-4146 or FOA directly at 1-800-522-9001.
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CSEA • Local 1000 AFSCME • AFL-CIO
(518) 257-1000 • (800) 342-4146
Mary E. Sullivan, President
Albany, NY • 12210
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143 Washington Ave
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