Author: William Beckert

If you’ve suffered an injury at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to cover your medical care and pay you a portion of your missing income. However, Connecticut law places certain limits on how long you can collect workers’ comp benefits. As a general rule, the system provides coverage as long as […]

When an insurance company makes a settlement offer after a car accident, you may be tempted to accept it right away, especially if you’re facing significant medical expenses. However, these initial offers rarely provide the full compensation you need, and an attorney can help you pursue more. An experienced Connecticut car accident attorney can negotiate […]

After a work-related injury, reaching maximum medical improvement (MMI) means your doctor expects that further treatment will not substantially improve your conditions. Once your injuries have stabilized, you can accurately gauge how they will impact you in the short and long term. Unfortunately, your employer may not agree with your doctor’s MMI assessment, which can […]

If a collision causes a miscarriage, the mother can file a car accident claim against the at-fault party to pursue compensation. She could claim money for the losses caused by the crash, including medical expenses, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.  Dealing with a miscarriage is intensely challenging. Emotional and legal support is critical for […]

Experiencing a car accident is painful enough without the added stress of lost income. If an accident leaves you unable to work, even temporarily, you may be worried about how you can provide for yourself and your loved ones. Thankfully, you can recover lost wages and reduced future earning capacity in Connecticut if you can […]

Have you recently been in a car crash in Connecticut that wasn’t your fault? Before making a decision, there’s one thing you should know — the insurance company does not want you to talk to a personal injury attorney. You might learn your claim is worth more than you thought. Don’t let insurance companies try […]

Determining who is at fault in a Connecticut T-bone collision depends on who had the right-of-way. The driver without the right-of-way when the crash occurred is typically responsible. However, there may be exceptions. The party who caused the T-bone wreck may be liable for compensating a victim for their medical bills, lost income, and other […]

How long it takes to settle a workers’ compensation case in Connecticut depends on your injury and healing. Some claims get resolved in several weeks or months. Other claims can take between 12 and 18 months to finalize. In cases where the injury takes years to heal, the settlement comes even later. Getting the money […]

If you feel like you’re having frequent disagreements with your Connecticut personal injury lawyer or they aren’t providing the level of service you need, you can fire them. You’re under no obligation to work with them for the duration of your case. However, this is also not a decision you should take lightly. There may […]

Car accidents are stressful experiences. That stress can get significantly worse if you discover the other driver was uninsured. But Connecticut law requires drivers to carry uninsured motorist policies, which means you should have coverage even if it doesn’t come from the driver who hit you. If you suffered harm in a traffic accident due to the […]