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  Applying for Social Security Disability (SSDI and/or SSI) can be a complicated process.Having a competent Social Security Disability lawyer on your side can greatly improve your chances of winning benefits. However, there are many things that you can do on your own to help your case...

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...

Saw I read this question on Reddit tonight and it really spoke to me. I was assaulted at work on 1-17-2021 in California. I had to go to the hospital because my nose was bleeding for 2 hours. The injury was minor, no surgery required. But I lost 6 hours of work since I had to leave in the mid...

Very sad news out of Hartford this week . One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a car accident in Hartford Monday night, officials said. Police said the accident happened at approximately 7:47 p.m. in the area of Garden Street at Capen Street. When officers arrived at ...

  In most cases, you can't sue your employer either during or after filing for workers' compensation. That's fine in many cases because the advantage of the workers' compensation system is that you don't have to prove that your employer was at fault to win. However, this means that you c...

  Elbow injuries from repetitive motions may be avoided by using ergonomic equipment.  Workers who perform repetitive activities are at a greater risk for elbow injuries. While anyone can sustain an elbow injury at work from an accident, when you perform repetitive activities like gr...

  Dog bites are always serious. Whether the dog is a 120-pound rottweiler or a 20-pound chihuahua, it isn't just the size of the bite that's the problem — infection, jagged wounds and other complications can leave you with significant scar tissue. Fortunately, there are ways to mini...

ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES IN THE WORKPLACE  You don't realize just how much you use your shoulder until you injure it. Unfortunately, that's a realization people come to all the time. Shoulder injuries are among the most common in the workplace. In fact, in many industries, shoulder pain ou...

  What is a Crush Injury? If you or a friend lost a finger, hand or foot at work, chances you had a crush injury. Crush injuries may occur when a body part is caught in a machine or between two objects. According to OSHA, crush injuries are defined as injuries resulting from a person being squ...

        T Scissor lifts offer a safe and convenient way to move workers vertically and to different locations in several industries including construction, manufacturing, and entertainment. Scissor lifts have a platform where the workers stand to do their work, and the hydraulic lift r...

  Crush injuries occur when an object crushes all or part of a person's body. In our practice we most frequently see this in pallet jack and conveyor belt accidents.  These types of injuries can cause serious problems.  Crush injuries to the whole body can be fatal.  Crush injuries...

  Safety on the jobsite is a culture that starts in a company or organization's leadership, then permeates down to crews running the equipment. A training program that includes field practice and team collaboration on safety analysis can dramatically cut jobsite near mis...

  Rear-end collisions are among the most common  kinds of auto accidents. You're sitting at an intersection or stuck in stop-and-go traffic, minding your own business. The next thing you know: you hear a horribly loud noise, as someone slams into you from behind. Your car gets violently shov...

4 Signs You Need to Hire a Workers Comp Lawyer After You Get Hurt On the Job   If you experience an injury on the job that prohibits you from working for a certain amount of time, then you are  probably eligible for workers compensation. Unfortunately, in some cases, things don't go...

5 Things to Look for When Choosing a Car Accident Lawyer In Ct Finding a reputable car accident lawyer to work with is more important than you might think. If you've recently been injured in a car accident, you'll want a car accident lawyer who can represent your best interests, so you can focus...

  The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BSL) shows that auto mechanics are more susceptible than an average worker to occupational injuries and illnesses. In 2015, more than 15,000 work-related injuries were reported by mechanics alone. Add to this a possibly large number...

If you are wondering, “what does ambulate mean?” when applying for Social Security Disability benefits, we can help. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the inability to ambulate effectively means an extreme limitation of the ability to walk due to an impairment that interfere...

Forklift, or Powered Industrial Truck (“P.I.T.”), injuries are very common in the construction industry for both drivers and nearby workers.  According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an estimated 85 deaths result each year as a result of forklift operation accide...

“For much of the past two decades…the rate of work-related fatalities for Latinos has exceeded the rate for all U.S. workers, at times dramatically so.” This quote from the director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) highlights the risks Hispanic workers in the B...

    When you have been hurt on a construction site, the one constant is that you will have the ability to file for financial compensation for your injuries. How you are compensated as an injured worker and who pays your claim depends on the type of your injury and what happened While t...

  The weight of a semi-truck can vary depending on several factors, specifically concerning the type of semi-truck and the cargo that it is carrying. On average, semi-trucks can weigh up to 25,000 pounds (12.5 tons). More specifically, the semi-tractor, which is the portion of the truck in w...

  When you walk near traffic, you are at risk of being struck by a vehicle. Due to the lack of protection pedestrians are offered in most cross walks and sidewalks, many suffer serious injuries or death in the event of an auto accident. When this occurs, you may be entitled to hold the at-fa...

Whether you accidentally bump into someone while walking or step on someone's foot, it is a natural reaction to apologize afterward. Unfortunately, saying “sorry” to another driver after getting involved in a car accident   is never a good idea and can have severe consequences when it comes to ...

  Chapter 7 Bankruptcy gives individuals, married couples, and businesses a fresh start. A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy wipes out almost all unsecured debts. Debts which can be forgiven include: Credit card debt Medical bills Unsecured loans (not secured by collateral) Collection account...

How Do I find the Best Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Near Me?   People often search for “accident attorney near me” which will produce results for attorneys that are geographically in an office nearest to the location of the searcher. It is not always wise to believe that the attorney n...