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Every day in Connecticut, construction workers are hurt on the job. In 2016, 6,100 construction workers suffered nonfatal job-related injuries and illnesses in Ohio. These workers were hurt in many on-the-job accidents and suffered many injuries—including back injuries. If you experience a back ...

Getting compensation for a knee injury is critically important if you have a work-related injury. Knee injuries are often serious. Proper treatment may require surgery and significant time off work. All of it can leave you wondering how you're going to provide for yourself and your family. Ou...

  Recently, an employee of Coastal Masonry was struck in the head by a piece of falling concrete while working at a construction site building the  $600 million Plaza project in Coral Gables. Florida. . This same company Coastal Masonry got assessed with two scaffolding safety violations at The ...

Workplace scissor lift accidents In many different types of industries, the need to get a worker into an elevated position can arise during a work project. There are a variety of types of devices and equipment that can be used for getting workers to such positions. One is a scissor lif...

How Much Is a Total Knee Replacement Worth in a Workers Comp Case? Knee injuries are among the most common work-related musculature disorders. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 600,000 workers lose time from work each year ...

Rotator Cuff Surgery Pain Your Recovery Rotator cuff repair surgery is done to fix a tear in the rotator cuff. It can also include cleaning the space between the rotator cuff tendons and the shoulder blade. This is called subacromial smoothing. Unfortunately, rotator cuff repair ...

What are the Different Spinal Fusion Techniques Used In Connecticut to Treat Injured Workers and Accident Victims? The spinal fusion technique and procedure your surgeon chooses depends on the level of the spine being operated on and the location of the nerve root impingement.  The most common...

Social Security Disability Benefits With Cancer How To Qualify For Social Security Disability Benefits With Cancer Being diagnosed with cancer can qualify you to receive Social Security disability benefits. There are more than 200 types of cancers and if you have late stage or aggressive ...

Choosing a Connecticut personal injury lawyer may seem like a daunting process, but with these tips, you can learn important aspects to consider when comparing potential lawyers, questions to ask during the consultation, and how to narrow down your choices to choose the lawyer that is best for ...

  There are some spinal cord injuries that cause permanent damage on the victim, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia. There are also other spinal cord injuries that cause temporary disabilities and chronic pain resulting in overwhelming medical expenses and lost wages from work. The spin...

    Although  it may be tempting to settle your workers' compensation case as quickly as possible, especially as medical bills and other expenses pile up, it is important to take a close look at your case and make sure you are not giving up any important rights. James F. Asp...

ARE WORN TIRES DANGEROUS? Motorists should keep an eye on the condition of their tires before hitting Connecticut's  hot roads this summer. Weak tires are often to blame for even one car accidents that are often tragic. tragic. It is very important to check and maintain the condition of your tir...

Spring is typically a beautiful time of year in Connecticut. By mid-May, we are starting to see consistently warmer  temperatures here which results in a chance to spend more time outdoors. Residents have the opportunity to shed those layers of heavy winter clothing, enjoy flowers in full bloom i...

  All of the body's joints have to work hard on Connecticut construction sites. . Accidents and repetitive trauma can cause serious injuries to construction workers' knees, ankles and feet. Many of these injuries cause severe pain and can disable workers for months or even end their career. OSHA...

Does Connecticut Workers Compensation Cover Spinal Fusion Surgery? Yes, as long as you meet the following conditions: Your injury has been accepted by the workers compensation insurance company as compensable, in other words ,having occurred in the course and scope of your employment  and; Y...

  Consumers are complaining that their Apple Watch, which retails for approximately $400 to $1,400, has a screen defect that Apple is refusing to cover under the product's limited warranty. Apple Watch owners have reported that (1) the screens on the devices are detaching from ...

Dog Bite Statistics – Children Are Most Likely Victims to Be Bitten by a German Shepherd There are approximately 4.7 million dog bites every year according to the Center for Disease Study. Approximately 1 out of every 5 dog bite victims require emergency medical treatment. Children ages 5...

  According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the most common types of construction accidents resulting in deaths are classified as the “fatal four.” These common construction site accidents are falls, being struck by an object, electrocution, and get...

Body Parts Determine the value of your CT Work Comp Case How much are my body parts worth? In a Connecticut workers compensation case. all of your body parts have different values that have been established by the State Legislature and set out in Connecticut General Statute Section 31-308...

  Connecticut Truck Accident Lawyer- 5 tips in dealing with semi trucks on Connecticut roads   An auto accident involving a semi-truck can lead to victims suffering serious injuries and possibly death. For this reason, it is important to know how to drive safely around a semi-truck or large ...

Today I argued my first "long haul COVID" case before a Social Security Administration ALJ.  While the outcome is far from clear, one thing is for certain.  If one has any hope if getting Title II or Title XVI Disability benefits as a result of Covid 19, their claim must be well-documented by med...

If you have a Connecticut workers' compensation claim claim or suspect that you do, it is critical that you know when to hire a workers comp lawyer. Since lawyers typically won't charge you any fees unless you win, it's important to at least get a free consultation to decide whether your workers'...

Grocery shelves normally contain liquids, so it's not a surprise that slip and fall accidents take place in grocery stores. These accidents are commonly caused by spilled water or other liquids and substances that are left uncleaned in the aisles of grocery stores. It is possible for people who g...

One question that many people have when they receive Connecticut workers' compensation benefits is whether they need to continue going to the doctor after they have already received their benefits. In  most instances, the answer is yes.  You need to keep seeing your doctor, as scheduled,  up unti...

  If you were diagnosed with a work-related injury or illness in New Britain or other parts of Connecticut, you most likely have two questions: “Am I eligible for workers' compensation?” “How much is my workers' comp case worth?” Determining how much your workers' compensation case is...