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Connecticut State Employee Awarded $400,000 in Retroactive Disability Pension BenefitsNovember 8, 2021 - 9:06 pmA former State of Connecticut employee was awarded a service-connected disability pension retroactive to August 2011. The total retroactive award was $400,000.
Out of State Car Accident
/by matt“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 […]
When to Hire a Workers’ Compensation Attorney
/by mattMany 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 […]
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 […]
Injuries While Working From Home
/by mattAn injury does not need to occur “at work” in order for it to be the basis of a compensable Workers’ Compensation claim. Workers’ Compensation benefits are appropriate whenever an injury “arises out of and in the course of” a person’s employment. This does not limit where an compensable injury may occur. This means that […]