Workers’ compensation can pay for your medical bills and lost wages while you’re out of work and recovering. But you might still be impaired even after reasonably recovering from your work-related injuries. This usually applies in cases of permanent disability....
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How does workers’ comp deal with finger amputation injuries?
On Behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Apr 5, 2024 | Workers' Compensation
Our fingers are some of the most important parts of the human body. Without them, you’d be unable to hold and manipulate objects, making life extremely difficult. Yet there are many occupations where a person’s fingers are constantly at risk of injury. Construction...
Is mediation a must in Connecticut divorces?
On Behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Apr 3, 2024 | Divorce, Family Law
When couples decide to part ways in Connecticut, they often imagine lengthy courtroom battles, bitter disputes and angry lawyers screaming at each other. But what if there was a less confrontational path? This is where mediation comes in. While not a mandatory part of...
How to deal with the family home during divorce
On Behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Apr 2, 2024 | Divorce
Dividing assets during the divorce can be arduous, especially if emotions run high between parties. Deciding what to do about specific types of assets can be challenging when the divorcing couple has contradicting wishes, complicating the process. This scenario can...
What do you mean by “legal grounds” in the context of divorce?
On Behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Mar 21, 2024 | Divorce
The term “legal grounds” typically refers to the basis or justification under the law that supports a party’s position or action in a dispute. Legal grounds are the foundation of legal actions, such as filing a lawsuit, defending against a claim or enforcing a right....
What should a home inspector look for?
On Behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Mar 19, 2024 | Real Estate
Many first-time home buyers rush into a home purchase because they found “the one.” This house has everything a home buyer wanted from their home and could see themselves living in it forever. This often leads to people developing buyer's remorse because a home may...
Why are fatal accidents getting more common in the United States?
On Behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Feb 29, 2024 | Car Accidents
In most of the developed world, the death rate from car accidents is going down. This has also been true in the United States, at least over the last 90 years or so. Between 1920 and 2010, for instance, the death rate from car accidents dropped consistently every...
When can a Connecticut parent obtain sole custody during divorce?
On Behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Feb 19, 2024 | Family Law
Negotiating custody matters can be one of the most emotional and challenging prospects of a Connecticut divorce. Parents often worry about how the end of their marriage may limit their time with their children. Therefore, it is common for both adults in a family to...
Addressing culture, tradition and diversity in child custody
On Behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Feb 16, 2024 | Co-parenting
Like many other states, Connecticut recognizes the increasing diversity of family structures and traditions. As such, many courts are accommodating these unique dynamics while prioritizing the child's best interests in a divorce or breakup. Modern families need...
Does a preexisting condition mean you can’t seek workers’ comp?
On Behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Feb 2, 2024 | Workers' Compensation
If you get injured on the job, then you likely deserve workers’ comp benefits. Your employment led to your injury, and that injury now means that you need medical care and that you may lose wages if you can’t work while you recover. Workers’ comp benefits can cover...
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