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Can I Sue If I Was Injured as a Passenger in Someone Else’s Car? May 19, 2026 - 11:18 amThe sudden screech of tires, the jarring impact, and the shocking sight of a damaged vehicle leave you with more than just physical injuries. In an instant, your sense of safety on Connecticut roads, whether you were riding in the passenger seat on a high-speed corridor like Interstate 95 in New Haven or navigating local […]
Remedies Available to Injured Delivery Workers
/by The Dodd Law Firm, LLCThe holiday season is the busiest time of the year for delivery services. The increase of packages delivered this time of the year means that workers doing delivery work are more active than at any other time. With this increased business, extra hours, and additional stops come an increased risk of injury. Any employee who […]
Out of State Car Accident
/by The Dodd Law Firm, LLCTraveling out-of-state is stressful enough, thanks to booking hotel rooms, trying to navigate an unfamiliar area, and familiarizing yourself with local speed limits and signage. It gets even worse when you’re involved in a car crash far from home. How do you get your vehicle repaired and back home? Will your trip have to be […]
Should I Be in a Hurry to Return to Work After a Personal Injury?
/by The Dodd Law Firm, LLCRecently, accidental injuries became the number three cause of death in the U.S. for the first time according to figures from the National Safety Council. In one year alone, fatalities from preventable injuries rose 10%. Americans are hurt every second on average, and someone loses their life every three minutes in our nation. Preventable events include […]
Connecticut State Employee Awarded $400,000 in Retroactive Disability Pension Benefits
/by The Dodd Law Firm, LLCA former State of Connecticut employee was awarded a service-connected disability pension retroactive to August 2011. The total retroactive award was $400,000.
Settlement of Covid-19 Workers’ Compensation Claim for $650,000
/by The Dodd Law Firm, LLCClaimant contracted Covid-19 during the course of his employment from a co-worker. Unfortunately, the Claimant died from complications of Covid-19 after a month-long hospital stay. A claim for survivor’s benefits for the Claimant’s wife were brought under C.G.S. 31-306. The Workers’ Compensation insurance company agree to pay a settlement of $650,000 to settle the claim. […]