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Is Poor Lighting an Adequate Cause for Liability in a Slip-and-Fall Case?February 6, 2023 - 6:28 pmSlip-and-fall accidents are unfortunately very common. While many accidents leave victims with nothing more than a bruised ego and a little soreness, some have far more serious consequences. Some slip-and-fall victims suffer traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, spinal cord damage, and other serious injuries. When this happens, it is important to seek fair and full […]
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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 […]
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 […]