I don't want to file a claim!
- posted: Aug. 20, 2015
I don't want to file a claim! I've been representing workers' compensation clients for close to 22 years and I've heard that many times. It usually takes place in the following Read More
How long does a workers' compensation claim last?
- posted: Aug. 13, 2015
How long does a 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, Read More
What happens if I have 2 jobs but I'm disabled from getting hurt at 1 of them?
- posted: Jul. 20, 2015
What happens if I have 2 jobs but I'm disabled from getting hurt at 1 of them? In Connecticut, if you are hurt while working, then workers' compensation laws apply and Read More
Am I screwed if I worked a lot of overtime, but now I'm disabled due to getting hurt on the job?
- posted: Jul. 13, 2015
Am I screwed if I worked a lot of overtime, but now I'm disabled due to getting hurt on the job? The short answer is no. You just need to make Read More
How much are my body parts worth?
- posted: Jul. 09, 2015
How much are my body parts worth? Under Connecticut's workers' compensation laws, all of your body parts have different values that have been established by the State Legislature. This makes sense Read More
What if I fall in a parking lot?
- posted: Jun. 22, 2015
What if I fall in a parking lot? If you fall and injure yourself in a parking lot, there are three things to be aware of. 1. If you fall in the Read More
Why do I need a workers compensation attorney if I'm already receiving workers comp benefits?
- posted: Jun. 09, 2015
Why do I need a workers compensation attorney if I'm already receiving workers comp benefits? The answer: your goals and needs are in direct conflict with the insurance company's goals and Read More
I was injured at work. Can I sue my employer?
- posted: Jun. 01, 2015
I was injured at work. Can I sue my employer? The short answer is no. You cannot. Instead, when you are injured at work, you have the right to file a Read More
Invisible injuries, the injuries that cannot be seen.
- posted: May 26, 2015
Invisible injuries, the injuries that cannot be seen. For example, that would include injuries such as: 1) sprains and strains; 2) whiplash; 3) soft tissue; and 4) psychological, i.e., depression or Read More
When the insurance company's surveillance catches you
- posted: May 18, 2015
When the insurance company's surveillance catches you, it only shows part of the story. The scenario is that an injured person has a legal claim based on the injury, whether it's Read More
What in the world is pain management?
- posted: May 14, 2015
What in the world is pain management? It is often considered to be the diagnosis and management of chronic pain. So if you're thinking that seems fairly obvious, and you're wondering, what's Read More
How Much Do I Get When Out on Workers Comp?
- posted: May 04, 2015
How much do I get when out on workers comp? I hear this question frequently asked. The answer is: enough to help and make a difference, but not enough to Read More
Can I Receive Workers' Compensation If My Injuries Are The Result Of My Own Negligence?
- posted: Apr. 27, 2015
Many people ask, can I receive workers' compensation if my injuries are the result of my own negligence? The answer is yes. Workers' Compensation Is NOT Based On Fault. In order to Read More
Whiplash Is Painful!
- posted: Apr. 15, 2015
Whiplash Is Painful! Yes, when you have whiplash, it really hurts. I bring this up because of the countless times I've been irritated listening to people belittle the pain and discomfort Read More
Did You Know That You Take Your Victim As You Find Him or Her?
- posted: Apr. 10, 2015
Did You Know That You Take Your Victim As You Find Him or Her? What this means is that you are responsible for all of the harm that you cause someone, Read More
Let's Get Real About Personal Responsibility
- posted: Mar. 11, 2015
Let's Get Real About Personal Responsibility! Twice in the past week, I overheard conversations where someone was injured, and someone else immediately concluded that it was the injured person, and only Read More
