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What can a New York Case Teach us about ‘Extreme Financial Hardship’?

29 Oct, 2024 Frank Ferreri

                               

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Why wasn't a worker's financial hardship 'extreme' enough? We look it over.

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    • Frank Ferreri

      Frank Ferreri, M.A., J.D. covers workers' compensation legal issues. He has published books, articles, and other material on multiple areas of employment, insurance, and disability law. Frank received his master's degree from the University of South Florida and juris doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Frank encourages everyone to consider helping out the Kind Souls Foundation and Kids' Chance of America.

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