CT Injury Lawyers Blog
In the state of Connecticut the Workers’ Compensation Commission sets a maximum weekly financial benefit that a worker may be entitled to if injured on the job. The number that is set by the commission is based on the... Read more.
Three More Less Common Workplace Injuries That Can Lead To A Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Claim
We all spend a good amount of our time at our jobs. It stands to reason that because of the long amount of time we spend at our jobs that an injury may occur. Some injuries like slips, falls, and cuts are fairly common,... Read more.
When you’re at work you should be aware of some common injuries that can occur which may result in you filing a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim. These injuries can range in severity, but they are all common and can... Read more.
Whether you work on the factory floor or on the roof of a construction site, you may be exposed to a variety of occupational diseases that could lead to the need to file a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim.
First it is important to define what an occupational disease is... Read more.
Spring weather brings out pedestrians and cyclists on Connecticut roadways. Cyclists in particular present a new hazard to driving that did not exist in earnest during the winter months. While cyclists should be alert and aware of their surroundings, you too, as a driver, should be aware of this... Read more.
In the course of filing your workers’ compensation claim you may hear the term informal hearing. This term can seem both scary and simple at the same time. First, the word informal implies something that is easy and quick. Second, the word hearing may sound scary and intimidating. ... Read more.
Previously on this blog we’ve discussed the dangers that can lie around every turn down an aisle at the grocery store, but did you know that slip and fall dangers can involve more than just the groceries on the shelf?... Read more.
If you find yourself in a situation where you need to file a workers’ compensation claim you will hear the term “claimant” very often throughout the process. The “claimant” is the person who is filing the claim, in all... Read more.
This weekend when you are headed to the grocery store you may just start to look at the store differently. The grocery store is a place where accidents are much more prone then in any other type of store.
While slip and fall injuries certainly happen at other types of stores, the grocery... Read more.
A recent study by the United States Department of Labor reported on workplace deaths for the year of 2018. In total there were 5,250 work related deaths throughout the course of the year. This number, while only slightly... Read more.