Car accidents happen in seconds, yet figuring out who caused them can take months. If you're dealing with a crash in Connecticut, you need to understand how the state's comparative negligence law will impact your case. This law determines how much money you can...
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Don’t let a construction injury derail your career
Construction work is undeniably physically demanding and often hazardous. One serious injury can disrupt your ability to work, provide for your family and even return to the trade you’ve built your career around. When an accident happens on the job, it’s easy to feel...
Protecting your rights as a passenger after a car crash
Much of the published guidance available that is related to car crashes focuses on the people operating motor vehicles. Drivers need to have a plan for how they intend to respond if a crash occurs. They need to be able to protect themselves legally and financially....
Does personal fault ever limit workers’ compensation benefits?
For certain types of insurance claims, fault is a major consideration. After a car crash, for example, responsibility for the collision influences what coverage is available. For other types of insurance, fault has very little bearing on coverage and personal...
What Connecticut’s comparative negligence law means after a crash
Many people expect a straightforward process after a car crash. They want to file an insurance claim and receive generous compensation for their medical expenses, property damage losses and lost wages. Unfortunately, getting compensation after a crash can actually be...
Worker rights when job functions lead to chronic pain
In many cases, the workers' compensation claims process is straightforward. An employee gets hurt in a major incident on the job. They follow company procedure by reporting their injury. The company's records help validate their assertion that their medical issues...
What happens when a work injury causes permanent symptoms?
Many work injury scenarios only involve temporary medical challenges. Workers with broken bones or soft tissue injuries require workers' compensation benefits for care and to help cover their wages while they take time off from work to recover. Employees generally...
A step-by-step guide to filing a workers’ comp claim in Connecticut
Most employees with a direct-hire arrangement are eligible for Connecticut workers' compensation benefits if they get hurt at work. Benefits can also be available to those diagnosed by a medical professional with a work-acquired medical condition. Whether a worker has...
Who chooses the doctor for a workers’ compensation concern?
There are safety hazards in any profession. Even the most sedentary job could lead to repetitive strain injuries or electrical injuries caused by computers. When professionals get hurt at work or develop a job-acquired medical issue, they can apply for workers'...
What Connecticut residents need to know about ATV crashes
All-terrain vehicles or ATVs are particularly popular with young people and those who live in rural areas. Four-wheelers, three-wheelers, golf carts and even motorized dirt bikes allow people to explore outdoor areas and rapidly travel a large property. ATVs are...