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The Alarming Rise of E-Bike Accidents: What Recent Injury Data Means for Riders and DriversDecember 17, 2025 - 6:00 pmIf you live in Connecticut, you have undoubtedly seen them: electric bicycles (e-bikes) zipping through intersections in Stamford, cruising down the trails in the Farmington Valley, or navigating the busy streets of New Haven. They are convenient, eco-friendly, and fun. But as their popularity has exploded, so has a darker trend: a sharp rise in […]
A Notice About Healthcare Deductibles for COVID-19 Treatment
/by mattDear 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 […]
COVID-19 as a Workers’ Compensation Injury
/by mattWhile 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 […]
The Importance of Uninsured and Underinsured Insurance
/by mattUM (uninsured) auto insurance protects you after a Motor Vehicle Accident when the at fault driver does not have insurance. UIM (under insured) protects you when the at fault driver has insurance, but not enough insurance to cover all damages (medical bills, lost wages, pain & suffering, etc). You expect the at fault driver to […]
INVISIBLE INJURIES: Mental Health Claims in Workers’ Compensation
/by mattThe phrase “Workers’ Compensation injury” traditionally invokes images of sprained backs and carpel tunnel injuries. While physical injuries such as these may be some of the most commonly occurring types of injuries sustained by workers, they are not the only type of injury that may be covered by a Workers’ Compensation claim. In Connecticut, psychiatric […]
Frequently Used Workers’ Compensation Phrases
/by mattSometimes, listening to a Workers’ Compensation attorney talk about a case can seem like hearing someone speak another language. That is because these cases involve legal phrases and abbreviations specific to Workers’ Compensation law. Here is a guide to some of the most commonly used phrases in Workers’ Compensation cases: TT – temporarily […]