On Friday, July 24th, Governor Ned Lamont issued an Executive Order relating to Workers' Compensation benefits for essential workers who contracted COVID-19. According to this order, essential workers, as defined by a prior executive order, who contracted COVID-19 between March 10, 2020 and May 20, 2020 are presumed to have contracted the virus through work [...]
Why you should not hire an attorney you see advertised all over buses, billboards, etc. It has been over 40 years since Bates v. State Bar of Arizona, the U.S. Supreme Court case that struck down bans on commercial advertising by Attorneys. Bates is a landmark case that paved the way for the current overabundance [...]
This case involved a woman who was injured when she tripped and fell on a "step up" leading to a booth at a restaurant. She sustained serious injuries to multiple body parts including her hip. She eventually required multiple hip surgeries including a total hip replacement. An expert witness was hired to evaluate the step [...]
“What if I am in a car accident out of State?” Auto accidents happen quite often such as while on an out of state road trip or vacation. The insurance claim process can look different than it does in your home state after an out of state crash depending on the laws. Knowing what to [...]
This claim involved a worker who was injured in a motor vehicle collision during the course of her employment. She sustained injuries to her neck and left arm. She was eventually required to undergo a cervical spine fusion. She also suffered from a nerve injury that resulted in a clawing deformity of her dominant hand. [...]
This claim involved an injured worker who drove a tanker truck for approximately 10 years. The worker sustained an injury to his lumbar spine caused by a combination of specific accidents and repetitive trauma from years of driving. He eventually was required to undergo surgery on his back and use a spinal chord stimulator, a [...]
Many workers will need to or can benefit greatly from hiring a workers’ compensation attorney. The following are some examples of when you need to hire a workers’ compensation attorney: WHEN YOUR CLAIM IS DENIED Insurance companies deny workers’ compensation claims for a variety of reasons. For example, the insurance company might claim that your [...]
Dear Clients, Many health insurance companies have announced that they will waive deductibles for medical treatment related to the COVID-19 virus. This waiver applies to all individuals who have contracted COVID-19 and is not limited to individuals who have contracted the virus through work activities. If you have contracted COVID-19 and have incurred out-of-pocket medical [...]
While some workers are able to work from home, there are many who must continue to work outside of the home during the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. This includes workers from multiple disciplines such as healthcare, delivery, utilities, and too many others to name. With this work comes the inherent risk of exposure to [...]
In this case, the client was injured when rear-ended and pushed into the vehicle in front of her. Although her vehicle sustained only moderate property damage, she sustained injuries to her neck and back. She was initially seen by a chiropractor before seeing an orthopedic surgeon. She missed substantial time from work. This case was [...]
