How Does Your "Comp Rate" factor into Settlement Value?

Posted by James AspellDec 11, 20220 Comments

People often ask me why "their friend" got so much (more) money than they did when the settled their workers comp case. In large part, it comes down to one's comp rate. That magical number derived from the average weekly wage over the 52 weeks preceding the injury together with the average concur...

Do I Have to Pay Taxes on my car accident Settlement?

Posted by James AspellJan 27, 20210 Comments

With tax season almost upon us, some of our clients might be wondering whether they need to claim their car accident settlement on their tax returns. And if so, how much can they expect to pay in taxes on their settlement? Generally, you will not need to pay any taxes on your auto accident insur...

How long does a workers’ compensation claim last?

Posted by James AspellOct 14, 20200 Comments

  How long does a Connecticut  workers' compensation claim last? The answer is that it never ends (unless you no longer work for the same employer and both sides choose to settle). At first, many of our Connecticut work injury  clients get worried or uncomfortable with the idea that thei...