Depending upon the specific medical history and medical condition of an individual with multiple sclerosis (MS), physical trauma can affect the trajectory of the condition. Slip-and-fall and car accident-related physical trauma can exacerbate multiple sclerosis. It is critical that if you have multiple sclerosis and suffer a physical injury that you hire an attorney with …
Do Points On My License Really Matter?
You may have heard that if you are convicted of a moving violation, you will get points on your license. What are points and how do they affect your driver’s license? The Department of Motor Vehicles (“DMV”) uses a point system to monitor your driving history. The DMV sets points based upon the type of …
COVID, Essential Employees and Connecticut Workers Compensation
Governor Lamont recently signed an executive order that helps essential employees in Connecticut qualify for workers compensation benefits. The order creates a “rebuttable presumption” that makes workers who contracted COVID-19 on the job eligible for CT workers compensation. A “rebuttable presumption” is an assumption that may be disproved by evidence to the contrary. For example, …
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Does My Home Owners Insurance Policy Cover If My Dog Injures Someone?
Maybe. Standard homeowners and renters policies usually cover you if your dog injures someone or damages property. This includes bites, and other injuries that your dog may cause to someone. An example is if your dog jumped and knocked someone over, causing an injury. Most policies will provide coverage even if the incident happens off …
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Am I eligible for unemployment benefits?
Unemployment benefits are designed for people who lost their employment through no fault of their own. Refusing to return work because of fear of COVID-19 is not enough to allow you to collect unemployment benefits, and you can be terminated by your employer. If you are able and available to work but cannot because of …
How is pain and suffering determined?
Compensation for Pain and Suffering is an inexact science. There is no formula, table or chart to determine damages for pain and suffering resulting from an automobile accident, slip and fall or other type of personal injury claim. Damages for pain and suffering pertain to the physical pain and the emotional pain or stress associated …
Who covers medical expenses in a personal injury case?
There is no hard and fast rule when it comes to how medical expenses are covered in a Personal Injury case. Typically, the insurance company who insures the person at fault for causing the personal injuries will not pay your medical bills. If you have health insurance, you are expected to use your own insurance …
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How long after an accident can you file a personal injury claim?
What are the time limitations to file a lawsuit for a personal injury claim? In Connecticut, as in every other State, you only have a certain amount of time to file a personal injury lawsuit if you have not been able to settle your claim. Whether your claim involves personal injuries from either a motor …
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