Most employers throughout the U.S. are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Connecticut’s Workers’ Compensation Act requires employers with at least one employee to carry this coverage. Workers’ comp covers medical expenses, some lost wages, vocational...
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Potential reasons why dogs bite
A dog bite can be very painful and may even lead to long-term symptoms. If there is nerve damage or tendon damage, for instance, it can limit someone’s mobility and their ability to work. It may take months or years to recover, if they do at all. Dogs may bite for...
How Connecticut drivers can handle crashes caused by the uninsured
Most drivers in Connecticut prefer to avoid a crash by driving as carefully as possible. Yet, no matter how careful an individual driver may be, they can very easily cross paths with multiple irresponsible people on any given day. Negligent drivers might break traffic...
How long do Connecticut workers’ compensation claims take?
Workers in Connecticut can get hurt on the job with little warning. All of a sudden, they can't earn their usual wages because of an injury and may require expensive medical treatment to recover. Thankfully, most people who are employees, not independent contractors,...
Which dog breeds are most likely to bite people?
Many dog lovers focus on one particular breed for their pets. Your circumstances can also dictate what kind of dog you adopt. For example, a small apartment might not be the best home for a large breed like a pit bull, so you might keep a smaller dog like a terrier...
3 common reasons that serious car accidents occur
Car accidents occur for various reasons, but some factors consistently top the list. It’s important for drivers to know what they are so that they can strive to drive safely every time they get behind the wheel. Most accidents happen because of human error. Other...
Who can be held responsible for dog bite injuries in Connecticut?
Getting attacked by a dog can leave you with painful injuries and disfiguring scars and put you at risk of serious illnesses like rabies. Children can be especially vulnerable to major harm from a large, aggressive dog. The physical and emotional effects can last for...
What’s the “going and coming” rule in workers’ comp?
You may feel like your workday begins well before you get to your job site, especially if you have a long commute – but that’s not how your employer or workers’ compensation sees it. Broadly speaking, your commute is considered “your time,” and of no direct benefit to...
What factors can influence your car accident settlement?
Connecticut uses the rule of modified comparative negligence when dealing with car crash claims. This means two things: Firstly, you cannot make a successful claim if the court finds you are more at fault than the other party – i.e. if you were more than 50% to blame....
Who determines fault for a Connecticut car crash?
One of the most important steps to take after a car crash in Connecticut involves figuring out who is at fault. Although both drivers should have insurance, it will be the driver responsible for the crash who will typically have to provide coverage for the other...