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What to Expect During a Deposition for Your Connecticut Auto Accident CaseMarch 3, 2025 - 10:07 pmIf you’re involved in an auto accident in Connecticut, depositions might be part of the legal process you’ll go through as you seek compensation. A deposition is a formal meeting where involved parties are required to answer questions under oath about the accident. The purpose is to gather information that could be used in court. […]
Settlement of Workers’ Compensation claim for $400,000
/by mattWorkers’ 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 […]
How is a workers’ compensation claim different than a personal injury lawsuit?
/by adminThe main difference between a workers’ compensation claim and a personal injury lawsuit is that a personal injury lawsuit is based on fault while workers’ compensation is not. Any injury that occurs to an employee during work is covered by workers’ compensation regardless of fault. In order to recover damages against another person in a […]
Third party cases
/by adminIf you’ve been injured at work and you have started the process of seeking workers’ compensation, you may have heard the term “third-party claim” thrown around. While a third-party claim is not always an option after a workplace injury, when it is, it can significantly increase the amount of compensation you may receive. It all […]
Statute of Limitations and Statutory Notice Requirements
/by adminWhen you’re injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, time is not on your side. You have a limited amount of time to file a lawsuit against the negligent party and seek compensation. If you wait too long and fall outside the legally permitted timeframe, your case will almost certainly be dismissed. To make […]