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Claims of domestic violence hurt your reputation in court
Domestic violence is something that no one should joke about. Sometimes, claims of violence are used to put a mother or father at a disadvantage in a custody case, making them look as if they’ve harmed their children or spouses. As someone who is facing…
Connecticut nursing homes do well with staffing ratios
Nursing home abuse and neglect is something that many people worry about. They worry that they’ll put their loved one into a nursing home and later find that they’ve been hurt as a result of that decision. The good news for people in Connecticut is…
Get qualified for Social Security Disability Insurance
If you may need to use Social Security Disability (SSD) in the future, then it’s important to understand it and the benefits it provides. You need to know exactly what information you have to provide to the Social Security Administration (SSA), too, so that your…
Can you file a claim for mesothelioma?
If you receive the news that you’ve developed mesothelioma, you may feel blindsided. After all, mesothelioma takes so long to develop that you may never have expected that you were exposed to asbestos. On top of that, it might be hard to think of when…
What is a nonadversarial divorce?
Connecticut is one of the many states that has a no-fault system. That means that you don’t need any specific reason to divorce other than irreconcilable differences. This is great for people who feel that they’ve grown apart or just no longer want to be…
Get workers’ compensation coverage after any work injury
Imagine that you’re working at your desk. There are no significant hazards around you. You reach up and pick up a heavy box above you, and you suddenly feel a snap along your shoulder. You’ve been working in the same position for many hours, and…
Who is liable in a drunk driving accident?
Most drivers know that drunk driving is wrong, but unfortunately some people still do it. If their poor decision causes an accident, injured parties have the right to seek compensation. However, the liable party for said compensation may go beyond the person behind the wheel.…
Dog bites: Avoid them during spring get-togethers
Dog bites are dangerous for a number of reasons, including that they are deep and have the potential to tear through skin, muscle and bone. If left untreated, they can become badly infected. On top of that, some dogs carry dangerous diseases that can infect…
Yes, you can avoid penalties with a QDRO
If you plan to take money out of a retirement plan with a QDRO, you should know that there is a 10 percent plan penalty. However, it’s sometimes possible to withdraw money from the plan prior to retirement. One of the times you can withdraw…
Neglect: How can you recognize it in a nursing home?
Your loved one has aged, and as much as you wanted to avoid it, the time has come to place them into a nursing home. Doing so is safer for them and gives you the peace of mind that they’re cared for. The trouble is…
Do you need an attorney to split retirement payments?
During a divorce case, you may have to divide many of your marital assets. Some of those assets may include your 401(k) or retirement accounts, among other investments. If that’s the case, then you will likely need a qualified domestic relations order, better known as…
The advantages of getting your alimony in a lump sum
If you’re divorcing a spouse who has considerable assets, they may propose paying you spousal support in one lump-sum payment as opposed to making monthly payments over a period of years. People often prefer (if they have the means) to do that just to put…
Mesothelioma can be a terminal diagnosis
Asbestos is not used as much as it once was in the United States, which is good news since it can lead to serious health conditions such as mesothelioma or asbestosis. Each of these conditions, as well as other lung problems that can be caused…
Hurt on the job? Get the care you need immediately
You love your job, but you don’t love that you were hurt while working. You’d planned to go on vacation shortly after your injury, but now you’re trapped between hospital appointments and physical therapy dates. You are not alone in this situation. Many people find…
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