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What to Expect at a Workers’ Comp Independent Medical Examination in Connecticut
If you are injured on the job in Connecticut, you are likely eligible to claim workers’ compensation benefits through your employer. A medical examination will be a crucial part of your eligibility screening, and it’s important to know what to expect at a workers’ comp…
Occupational Disease Claim: What Counts as an Occupational Disease in Connecticut?
Most workers in Connecticut know they may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits if they suffer injuries on the job, but this insurance can also cover illnesses. An occupational disease claim is generally processed the same as a workplace injury claim, but some claimants could…
Construction Site Injuries in Connecticut
Construction is one of the most inherently dangerous industries, and every year, thousands of people working in this industry in Connecticut and across the US suffer injuries on the job. Construction site injuries in Connecticut can be extremely damaging, and many result in long-term or…
Can You Sue Someone Else After a Work Injury in Connecticut?
When you are injured at work, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance is usually your primary channel of recovery, and this insurance prevents you from suing your employer for your injury. However, you may wonder: can you sue someone else after a work injury in Connecticut?…
How Are Workers’ Comp Settlements Calculated in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, almost every private employer is required by state law to have workers’ compensation insurance, and this insurance applies to most regular employees when they are hurt on the job. If you suffer a work injury, you may be eligible to claim benefits, but…
What Is a Permanent Partial Disability Rating in Connecticut?
When you are injured at work in Connecticut, you are likely covered by your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance, and the amount you can receive in benefits will depend on the disability rating assigned to you during your functional capacity evaluation. It’s possible to receive total…
Workplace Knee and Joint Injuries in Connecticut: What Does Workers’ Comp Cover?
A knee injury can be extremely painful, require extensive rehabilitation and recovery time, and potentially interfere with the victim’s ability to return to work after recovering. If you suffered this type of injury at work, then you may have grounds to seek workers’ compensation benefits…
Who Is at Fault in a T-Bone Accident in Connecticut?
T-bone accidents are some of the most dangerous vehicle accidents anyone can experience. This type of crash involves one vehicle striking another vehicle directly in the side, and the occupants of the struck vehicle are likely to suffer severe injuries. In a T-bone accident, fault…
What Should You Do After a Car Accident in Connecticut?
Car accidents are one of the most common causes of accidental injuries and deaths in Connecticut each year. If another driver crashes into you, it’s vital to know what to do after a car accident and how you can hold them accountable for your damages.…
What Is Loss of Consortium in a Connecticut Personal Injury Case?
A personal injury can be life-changing for the victim, but it can also have devastating effects on their partner. If your spouse was recently injured by another party’s negligence, you likely have grounds to file a personal injury claim to recover their damages, but you…
What Are My Options If I Can’t Afford a Divorce Lawyer in Connecticut?
Divorce can be a very difficult and expensive process, but what happens if you can’t afford a divorce lawyer? Even if you think that your divorce is straightforward and you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse are on amicable terms, it is always crucial to have an…
What Are Connecticut’s Distracted Driving Laws?
Every driver has a responsibility to operate their vehicle attentively, but distracted driving is a commonly cited cause of accidents throughout Connecticut each year. While it’s vital to know what you can do after a distracted driver has injured you in an accident, every driver…
How Is Pain and Suffering Calculated in Connecticut?
When you have been injured by another party’s negligence or misconduct in Connecticut, you likely have grounds to file a personal injury claim against whoever injured you. Success with your case could yield compensation for your economic losses as well as your pain and suffering.…
How Does Military Deployment Affect Custody and Parenting Time in Connecticut?
Many members of the military who live in Connecticut have custody orders, and it is vital to understand how a deployment will affect your custody and parenting time. If you are informed of an upcoming military deployment, custody may need to be adjusted to accommodate…
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