Injuries occurring as a result of a preexisting condition that manifests itself at work are now considered to be eligible for Workers’ Compensation benefits according to a new decision by the Appellate Court of Connecticut. In Clements v. Aramark Corporation, 182 Conn. App. 224, a worker with a history of heart disease suffered a heart [...]
Settlement of car accident lawsuit for injured driver rear ended on Litchfield Road in Harwinton, Connecticut. The Plaintiff suffered numerous severe injuries to his back, right shoulder, left leg and his head. The Plaintiff's head injuries included severe symptoms that developed over time such as a concussion, post-traumatic seizures, PTSD, permanent loss of taste and [...]
Settlement of multiple Workers' Compensation claims for injured worker for $584,262 who had worked for liquor distributor for nearly 30 years. His injuries included specific accidents and repetitive trauma claims to the back, knees, neck and both shoulders. The Claimant's job duties included driving a truck and delivering kegs of beer to local businesses and [...]
Workers’ Compensation benefits are not limited only to workers injured in accidents. Workers’ Compensation benefits are also available to workers who suffer from the cumulative impact of repetitive actives on the body. Workers’ Compensation refers to these claims as “repetitive trauma”. Some common types of repetitive trauma injuries include: carpel tunnel syndrome from repeated hand [...]
Workers' Compensation settlement of $401,025.09 for injured worker who fell into a finished basement on a construction site sustaining injuries to his head, leg, back and internal organs. The insurance carrier contested the claim alleging that the worker was an independent contractor and not an employee. The case involved a detailed review of the "right [...]
Workers' Compensation settlement of $780,000 for injured worker who tripped on the edge of a rug and sustained a traumatic brain injury. The claimant was diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff, a torn meniscus, post-concussive syndrome and traumatic brain injury with post-traumatic headaches and cognitive impairment. The claimant is likely to be unable to work [...]
According to a study released by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, firefighters may be at increased risk of certain types of cancer. The study, which followed thousands of firefighters from California, found that the firefighter population had a 30% - 100% greater chance of developing certain cancers, including melanoma and cancers [...]
