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Work, disability and SSD in the age of COVID-19
From New London to Los Angeles and beyond, the world has shut down to contain and fight the COVID-19 virus. The global lockdown has upended life for billions who now find themselves isolated in their homes. While the isolation of self-quarantine and the anxiety of…
Suisman Shapiro staff pitches in to help neighbors in need
Suisman Shapiro employees donated a car full of food supplies for the Gemma Moran Food Center/United Way. The initiative was coordinated by Ray Baribeault and Joanna Lazarus in an effort to help our neighbors through this difficult time. Thanks so much to all who participated…
Alcohol: The Law and You
THE CLAIM: An injury or death caused by someone under the influence of alcohol… Connecticut’s criminal and motor vehicle laws provide options for the state to bring charges against the perpetrator depending upon the facts of the event. Connecticut’s Constitution and General Statutes provide victims…
Do I have a right to a public trial?
The right to a public trial ensures people navigating the justice system receive fair treatment at the hands of the law. Public trials also allow the American people to see the justice system in action, which enhances your understanding of how the legal system works…
Qualifying for SSD benefits with a mental health disorder
Living with a mental health condition comes with many challenges. With or without treatment, there may be times when a person can hold a job, and others, when continuing to work is not possible. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Social Security Disability…
How we’re serving you during the COVID-19 pandemic
At Suisman Shapiro, the health and safety of our employees and clients are as high a priority for us as it is to provide you with sound, timely and high-quality legal advice. During this challenging time, we are firmly committed to continuing our legal guidance…
How can you feel more in control of your divorce?
Being stressed during your divorce is no way to live. It can be tiresome and can even make you sick. That’s why it’s so important to take care of yourself and to make sure you do everything possible to rest, eat well and get the…
Should you get a tetanus shot if you’re hurt at work?
Of all the injuries that you thought could hurt you, getting a splinter was not one of them. You work as a contractor and have had many splinters over the years. This one was worse, though. It dug down deep, and it was not coming…
Why are gray divorces on the rise?
While the overall divorce rate has declined steadily over the past few decades, the number of couples over age 50 who decide to end their marriages keeps climbing. So-called gray divorces have quadrupled since 1990, according to multiple studies. Divorce can be an emotional and…
If your loved one is hurt in a nursing home, you have options
It’s a devastating moment when you find out that a loved one you placed in the care of a medical facility has been hurt or killed as a result of neglect or abuse. There is no way to make that situation better other than to…
Wrecked because of a dog? You could have a claim
You were traveling on a high-speed roadway when a dog dashed out from beside the road. No one wants to hit an animal of any kind, so you did what any normal person would do: swerved. While it was fortunate that you did not crash…
Choose the right nursing home with your first-hand experiences
Your mom was always your favorite person. She was gracious and kind to others. She was intelligent and always knew what to do in an emergency. It’s been difficult to watch her health decline, and the decision to place her in a nursing home was…
What’s your claim worth? That depends on all aspects of your case
Your injury is one that you’ll have to live with for the rest of your life, all because another person made a mistake. You forgave what they did, but you still feel like you are owed something for what you now have to deal with.…
Answers to important child support questions
As a singular event, divorce itself paints a tale of diversity. When you add the determination of child support and dealing with its aftermath, the stress can be two-fold. In some cases, child support payments come as regular as a daily cup of coffee, but…
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