Countdown to October – Are You Ready for LMSAs and NFMSAs?
From MedVal.com CMS, Liability, Medicare Set-Aside Blog, Medicare Set-Asides, MSP News on June 5, 2017 | Posted by Jennifer Alvarez, JD, RN, MSCC, CMSP We are currently four months away from CMS...
View ArticleSocial Security Disability and the "Date Last Insured"
Today's case was a reminder of the importance of making a timely filing for Social Security Disability should you become disabled from work on a long term basis. In order to be eligible to receive...
View ArticleCourt: Temps May Not be “Employees” Under Workers Compensation Law, Allowing...
Article by Attorney Gary S. Starr, Esquire of Shipman and Goodwin, LLP of Hartford. Used with permission. Employers who use a staffing company to supplement their employees may find themselves in for a...
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CRB Excuses Claimant's Failure to Attend Formal hearing
In the recent CRB case of Greene vs. Ansonia Copper and Brass the Claimant, who was represented by counsel, failed to attend a scheduled formal hearing to prosecute her claim for 31-308a post PPD...
View ArticleRate of CT workplace injuries, illnesses exceeds nation's
Rate of CT workplace injuries, illnesses exceeds nation's Related Content Content by John Stearns More than 36,000 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported among Connecticut's private...
View ArticleConnecticut Worker's Compensation: A Primer
Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Claims: Eligibility, Filing, and Appeals Understand how workers' compensation works in the state of Connecticut. By Sachi Barreiro Virtually all employers in...
View ArticleConnecticut Welcomes a New Worker's Compensation Chairman
The Workers’ Compensation Commission is pleased today to welcome Stephen M. Morelli as our newest Workers’ Compensation Commission Chairman. Morelli was recently appointed by Governor Dannel Malloy to...
View ArticleI Have a Job Related Injury. What Are my Employer's Responsibilities?
f you have sustained a Connecticut job-related injury, your employer may be responsible for helping you with lost wages or other accommodations. Most employers are required by laws in each state to...
View ArticleWhat Should You Look For in your Worker Injury Lawyer
As Seen on Nolo.com If you've suffered a serious work-related injury or illness, it's almost always a good idea to hire an attorney to handle your workers' compensation claim and ensure that you get...
View ArticleIf you have to Take your Connecticut Work Injury Case to Trial
I love questions from anyone.I do believe there are no dumb questions and when you ask me something I think should be obvious that just tells me we need to do a better job of explaining things. A...
View ArticleThe Tedium of Job Searches
Frequently in the life of a Connecticut work injury claim, there will be a period of time where you are required to do the dreaded "job searches." This situation typically arises when a worker, often...
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A Transition Period For Connecticut workers hurt on the job
In sailing, we use the expression "heave to" to take a break and essentially put the boat in time out to rest during long periods of rough seas or stormy weather. I feel the same way about the current...
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I got Hurt on the Job in Connecticut. Can I pick my Doctor?
One of the misconceptions many workers have is that the Connecticut Workers’ Compensation system requires a worker to undergo treatment for workplace injuries from a company specified doctor only....
View ArticleConnecticut Workplace Assault
The news yesterday told a story of a Connecticut Transit bus driver who was attacked by an irate passenger while simply trying to complete his route. Sadly, Workplace assaults are for more common than...
View ArticlePlease Consider joining our facebook Group!
For those interested in the topic, I welcome you to join our facebook Group, "Ask a Connecticut Workers Compensation Attorney." Simply follow the link below! Lots of good information!...
View ArticleAmazon Injuries in Connecticut
Amazon is one of the largest employers in the Connecticut As a global leader in the shopping and deliver logistics, Amazon employs a wide range of people in Connecticut from ooffice professionals, to...
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SI Joint Injuries. A Common Workplace Occurrence
Sacroiliac joint Injuries Overview Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain is felt in the low back and buttocks. The pain is caused by damage or injury to the joint between the spine and hip. Sacroiliac pain can...
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Venue in Connecticut Workers Compensation
This is the Location of the First District Worker’s Compensation Commission in Hartford. There are 8 District offices around the state and we appear in all of them. Which office handles your claim is a...
View ArticleWhy do I Need A Board Certified Workers Compensation Specialist?
I was injured at work in Connecticut. There was a witness. My contact at human resources assisted me with completing an incident report. I was on the clock and on the employer's premises when I was...
View ArticleWhy Would My Employer Deny My Claim?
Did the injury occur at work? The answer to why an employer would dispute a workers' comp claim is simple and boils down to a single five letter word: money. Like any other type of insurance product,...
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