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  By Larry Bodine, Publisher, The National Trial Lawyers (520) 577-9759, [email protected] The most likely way that you'll get killed in modern life is not rock climbing, scuba diving or flying a small plane — it is being in a car accident. Consumers, however, can reduce this ris...

  With all of the craziness going on right now, It can feel like the whole world is against you when you have to struggle with debt. Creditors may be harassing you, your car may have been repossessed a time or two or a bank may even be calling about foreclosure. At times like these, yo...

f you were recently harmed in a Connecticut work injury  or other incident involving negligence, strong legal support is essential. Unfortunately, finding the right lawyer may prove more difficult than expected. Not only should your attorney hold extensive experience in your case's practice area,...

Accidents involving falls are too frequent in the construction industry. There are many places from which a construction worker can fall while on a job site, including ladders, scaffolding, roofs, unprotected floors, and more. Hazards emerge continually in the normal course of demolition and buil...

Anyone who has worked a job that sometimes – or even often – requires long hours, high pressure to perform, and shifts that interrupt regular sleep patterns knows that workplace fatigue is a problem. The more tired you become, the slower you are to react, the less effective your thought process...

  I was injured at work.  There was a witness.  My contact at human resources assisted me with completing an incident report.  I was on the clock and on the employer's premises when I was injured.  Why won't the insurance company pay my benefits?  Why am I waiting for medical treatment to be aut...

  If you suffer an injury on the job in Connecticut, the  Connecticut Workers Compensation Act protects you when you file a workers' compensation claim. However, some employers may try to find ways around these anti-discriminatory laws.  Your employer is not going to tell you they are...

  The employer/insurer will seek to discontinue benefits for temporary total incapacity when a physician indicates that the claimant is capable of some type of work. In order to discontinue benefits, employers/insurers are required to file a Form 36, which should be signed by a Connecticut-licen...

    For most Americans, the mention of a workplace injury conjures images of a construction accident, slips, falls from great heights, or other dramatic—and traumatic—injuries. In today's information-based society, however, injuries and repetitive-motion disorders connected to office work ar...

Here in Connecticut we are still in the midst of the COVID-19 lock down.  Tens of thousands are unemployed and many are wondering how they will handle the mounting pile of bills.If you live in Connecticut and have lost your job or are struggling  to pay your debt, you may need to file for ban...

I have personally broken ribs on several occasions and I promise you that not only can a broken rib cause pain and discomfort, but a lack of medical treatment can result in additional problems in the future. This is why you need immediate treatment should you have reason to believe you're dealing...

  The process to receive disability benefits can be long and frustrating. If you've made it far enough to get your social security disability case heard before a judge, you might want to know what your chances are of being approved. If you're applying for disability benefits in Har...

   Connecticvut employers are responsible for providing workers' compensation benefits to employees while on the job, but have you ever thought about whether or not you are covered during your commute to and from your job? Workers' Comp and Your Commute In general, the answer to wh...

  It can feel like the whole world is against you when you have to struggle with debt. Creditors may be harassing you, and a bank may even be calling about foreclosure. At times like these, you may reach out for any help you can get. But are credit repair servioce the answer for Connec...

  How do you treat a herniated disc? A disc herniation in your neck or your low back are two of the most common workplace injures we see in our compensation practice.  A herniated disc is a serious and painful injury that can change your life in an instant. If you have reason to believe you'v...

  Connecticut residents may remember that actor Bill Paxton died during surgery in February 2017. His estate claims that his surgeon and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center were negligent in diagnosing, managing and treating him. However, the hospital and the doctor said that Paxton knew that ...

Bill Paxton's family files wrongful death lawsuit On behalf of Jainchill & Beckert, LLC posted in wrongful death on Monday, May 7, 2018. Connecticut residents may remember that actor Bill Paxton died during surgery in February 2017. His estate claims that his surgeon and Cedars-Sina...

With some jobs, it's deceptively easy to think there is little risk of injury or illness. You go to work, do the job and leave. As a Connecticut  first responder, you know that isn't true for you. The usual hazards are there, every day. And you can't predict all the potential dangers you will ...

Essential workers in Connecticut have different burdens under workers compensation law. Occupational illnesses have specific requirements and we are here to help

MEMORANDUM NO. 2020-06 TO: WCC Commissioners, District Administrators, Claimants, Self-Insureds, Insurance Carriers, Attorneys, Unions, and Advisory Board Members FROM: Stephen M. Morelli, Chairman DATE: March 25, 2020 RE: WCC Form 36 Procedure Under Governor's Executi...

MEMORANDUM NO. 2020-07 TO: WCC Commissioners, District Administrators, Claimants, Self-Insureds, Insurance Carriers, Attorneys, Unions, and Advisory Board Members FROM: Stephen M. Morelli, Chairman DATE: March 25, 2020 RE: Submission of WCC Forms During COVID-19 Pandem...

TEMPORARY EMERGENCY GUIDELINES IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 OUTBREAK Posted Monday, March 16, 2020 In an effort to comply with the COVID-19 public health policy of social distancing, the Workers' Compensation Commission will be instituting changes in the hearing process for the foreseeable future....

As a courtesy to our client, I am reposting Chairman Morelli's Memorandum concerning COVID19 and Connecticut Workers Compensation Hearings   Coronavirus Outbreak Posted Thursday, March 12, 2020 The Workers' Compensation Commission has received numerous inquiries recently regarding contingency...

The Hon. Stephen M. Morelli, Chairman of the Connecticut Workers Compensation Commission,  Issues Memorandum. The Chairman's Memo concerns the role of Physicians Assistants and Advanced Nurse Practitioners (APRN's) in the delivery of services to our injured workers.  In sum, the Chairman's mem...

We represent many workers who rely on personal protective gear to keep them safe at work:  Roofers, airport ramp workers, masons, steeplejacks, lab workers, and many many others need this clothing and equipment to keep them safe at work.  For years, Connecticut acknowledged the importance of wo...