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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...

Connecticut Personal Injury Case   No matter where you may live, there is always at least some risk of potential injury. That being said, those who have been injured in an accident may find themselves wondering whether or not they suffered a  “personal injury” by legal standards. This i...

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) has always been the target of harsh criticism and misunderstanding. People who apply for SSDI often express shame over “asking for a handout” or receiving “public assistance.” Nothing could be further from the truth. SSDI is NOT a public assistance p...

  Social Security Disability law can involve many steps. The pursuit of your benefits will involve an application, probably a hearing, and perhaps more processes after that. At every step, it is extremely valuable and perhaps make-or-break to have someone on your side who knows the disability ...

Every prospective Uber or Lyft driver must pass background and driving record checks in order to qualify as a rideshare driver. Both companies take these requirements seriously, as they have faced lawsuits based on their negligent hiring practices in the past. That typically means a person cannot...

What Is "Brake Checking" and Why is it so Dangerous?     During brake testing or mostly known as brake checking, you slam on your brakes sharply while driving along with another vehicle so that the unsuspecting car will slam on their brakes as well o...

One person has died following a multi-car crash on I-84 westbound in Farmington on Tuesday evening. Just after 7 p.m., two cars driving on the eastbound side of the highway near exit 37 collided. State police said as a result of that crash, one of the cars crossed over the center median and stru...

When you are injured while doing your job, whether at the workplace or on the road, you may think that in order to receive workers' compensation benefits you need to use your employer's designated physician, but that is not always the case. Under Connecticut law, you are able to choose your own ...

Can I Sue If I Was Injured in a Slip and Fall Accident on Ice? Whether we like it or not, winter has officially arrived in the Hartford area. As any Illinois resident can tell you, avoiding snow and ice-related falls is a major part of life during the winter months. Slip and fall accidents...