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After suffering an injury at work in Connecticut, you may worry whether you can still file a workers’ compensation claim if the accident aggravated a pre-existing injury. Fortunately, Connecticut law allows injured workers to get benefits for pre-existing injuries. As long as the work accident was a “substantial contributing factor” that made the condition worse, […]
A police report contains valuable information that may help strengthen your insurance claim or lawsuit when seeking compensation for your injuries after a car accident. How do you get a police report following a Connecticut car accident? You can access an accident information summary online for free from the Connecticut State Police Accident Information Summaries […]
All motorists must change lanes from time to time to pass a slower vehicle, merge onto a highway from an entrance ramp or enter a road from the shoulder. Unfortunately, sometimes drivers ignore the traffic rules that apply to changing lanes. A driver who makes an improper lane change or moves into another lane without […]
After a negligent driver hits you and flees the scene, you may worry you cannot get compensation for your losses. However, drivers in Connecticut must purchase uninsured motorist coverage (UM) as part of their auto insurance policies. UM coverage can pay for your medical expenses and vehicle damage after a hit and run. You may […]
If you were injured or became ill on the job, you must see the medical provider your employer chooses if they offer one. After your initial visit, you can continue treatment with any doctor from a list approved by the state Workers’ Compensation Commission. The list contains practitioners licensed to practice medicine, including surgeons, optometrists, […]
Rear-end accidents vary widely from minor fender benders up the road to catastrophic pileups on major highways. In all cases, if you were injured in a rear-end accident at little to no fault of your own, you should consult with a personal injury attorney right away. You may be entitled to compensation from the at-fault […]
If you were involved in an auto accident at little to no fault of your own, you might be entitled to compensation for things like medical bills, lost wages, pain, and suffering. However, you must act quickly to secure the accountability and compensation you deserve. Connecticut law gives you only two years from the date […]
The first thing you think about after you’ve been in a car accident probably isn’t “Should I get a lawyer?” In truth, though, it should be. Sometimes, it’s a no-brainer. Here are some times when you definitely want to talk to an experienced automobile accident attorney: When you’ve been injured and needed medical treatment When […]
No matter how big or small, a car accident is a life-changing experience. Any motor vehicle accident can lead to financial burdens, medical expenses, insurance claims, physical injuries, and more. It is a truly overwhelming experience that we at Jainchill & Beckert, LLC hope that no one has to experience. In the case that you […]
Smartphone ownership in the U.S. stood at 55 percent in 2013, but now more than three in four Americans carry the ubiquitous devices. Road safety experts say that the corresponding surge in distracted driving in Connecticut and around the country is one of the chief reasons that the number of car accidents rose by 12.3 […]
