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Should I Be in a Hurry to Return to Work After a Personal Injury?August 31, 2022 - 3:26 pmRecently, 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 […]
Eastern Equine Encephalitis
/by mattNew England is currently experiencing a wave of mosquitoes that have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). EEE is a disease mosquitoes can pass to humans that causes swelling of the brain and may result in death. Connecticut state health officials are currently advising residents to take precautions against exposure to mosquitoes by using […]
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/by mattWith great sorrow, The Dodd Law Firm mourns the loss of partner, Ross T. Lessack. Since joining the firm, Attorney Lessack worked as a dedicated advocate for his clients. He will be dearly missed. https://www.rep-am.com/obituaries/2019/04/06/ross-t-lessack/
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/by mattAttorney Jonathan H. Dodd of the Dodd Law Firm will give a presentation at the “Civil Trial: Everything You Need to Know” seminar on December 7, 2018 at the Holiday Inn in East Hartford, CT. The seminar is hosted by the National Business Institute. Attorney Dodd will be speaking on the issues of expert witness […]
Repetitive Trauma Injuries
/by mattWorkers’ Compensation benefits are not limited only to workers injured in accidents. Workers’ Compensation benefits are also available to workers who suffer from the cumulative impact of repetitive actives on the body. Workers’ Compensation refers to these claims as “repetitive trauma”. Some common types of repetitive trauma injuries include: carpel tunnel syndrome from repeated hand […]
Increased Risk of Cancer for Firefighters
/by mattAccording to a study released by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, firefighters may be at increased risk of certain types of cancer. The study, which followed thousands of firefighters from California, found that the firefighter population had a 30% – 100% greater chance of developing certain cancers, including melanoma and cancers […]