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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...

This July we were retained to represent an elderly gentleman who was struck by a car in a parking lot in Connecticut.  The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including a fractured pelvis and required expensive orthopedic care.  The injured pedestrian hired The Law offices of james F. Aspell, P...

Connecticut Dog Bite Lawyer James F. Aspell has been retained by a Dish TV technician in connection with a serious pitbull dog attack at a home located in Torrington, Connecticut.  Our client received serious injuries to his hand while on the job and will be able to recover both...

  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...

Back pain is one of the most common injuries sustained in a Connecticut car accident. . Minor back pain can make it difficult to go about your everyday life, and severe spinal injuries can cause long-term disability or paralysis. If you experience pain in your upper or lower back after a car acc...

NEW BRITAIN WORKERS' COMPENSATION ATTORNEY We represent a lot of people that are injured while working in New Britain.  The city has a lot of employers in the manufacturing sector that lead to workers injuring their backs, shoulders, knees, and many other body parts.  These injured workers are...

  The Office Hearings Operations also known as OHO,  is a department of the Social Security Administration (SSA). OHO manages and oversees the scheduling of disability hearings for people who are appealing a denied Social Security disability claim. How Can I Appeal the SSA's Decision on...

    Any part of the body could suffer a serious injury in an auto accident. The gravitational forces exerted on the human body in a car crash can be enough to cause bone breaks, organ damage, muscle injuries and more. Injuries to the neck and back are relatively common in car accidents due to...

  You're checking out at the grocery store and the debit card is declined. That can't be right, I just got paid yesterday, you think. You call your bank to find out what the problem is and they tell you that you're overdrawn by $150 because a creditor has garnished your bank account.  Many peo...

  If you have been injured on the job you're likely dealing with the stress and pain involved in the recovery process, the challenge of trying to carry on your everyday activities relating to your home life, and the paperwork and uncertainty related to claiming your workers' compensation b...

    WHAT DO I DO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT IN Connecticut? An accident, by definition, is unexpected and unintentional. No one can truly prepare for an automobile accident. They are scary, dangerous, and sometimes even fatal. No one wants to get in a car accident, but no one knows just...

  Governor Lamont announced on  July 24, 2020, that he has signed Executive Order NO. 7JJJ which creates a rebuttable presumption that workers who contracted COVID-19 between March 10, 2020 and May 20, 2020, contracted it on the job and are eligible for workers' compensation benefits.  Executiv...

Connecticut Corrections Officers are succumbing to COVID-19 in high numbers.  It you are in this position and suffering from the Corona Virus, it is important to contact us to learn your leagl rights.  In addition to standard occupational illness benefits, Connecticut State employees contracting ...

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis the Connecticut Workers Compensation Commission has decided that Respondent's Medical Exams ( RMEs) and Commissioner's Medical Exams (CMEs) can be conducted using telemedicine at the discretion of the doctor. The following procedure will apply: ...

Is COVID-19 an Occupational illness under Connecticut Workers Compensation?   Connecticut's workers' compensation law covers occupational diseases, which are defined as diseases peculiar to an occupation and caused by hazards greater than the run-of-the-mill risks of working in general. Occupati...

    Accidents involving large trucks are frequently far more severe than ordinary passenger vehicle accidents and have a significantly higher fatality rate overall. Why? Large trucks often weigh more than 80,000 pounds. That much momentum and force is enough to crush a standard car or truck w...

    Traumatic brain damage is an invisible injury that destroys thousands of people's lives and it is growing more common. Consider this: The hospitalization rates for traumatic brain injuries have increased from 79 percent per 100,000 people to 87.9 percent per 100,000 people in recent ye...

As a nurse, therapist, or other health care provider, you spend hours on your feet every day, and you perform intricate tasks with your hands day in and day out. You may also be routinely bending, squatting, or stretching to reach medical tools and supplies, and you probably spend several hours p...