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What Happens When an Amazon Driver in Connecticut Hits You?March 31, 2025 - 6:26 amCar accidents are always challenging, but the situation can become even more confusing when a delivery driver is involved. If you’re in Connecticut and find yourself in an accident with an Amazon driver, you might have a lot of questions. What are your legal rights? Who is responsible for the damages? How can you seek […]
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 […]
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 […]