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Workers’ compensation insurance covers medical expenses, partial income, and other benefits for employees in Connecticut who suffer injuries or illnesses at work. This state-mandated coverage aims to reduce the financial stress of injured workers and puts a responsibility on employers to maintain safe working environments. While the basic principles of workers’ comp are simple, many […]
Working while collecting workers’ compensation benefits can be considered fraud and may land you in legal trouble. Even if you have a second job, you cannot continue to work while injured. However, your employer may be required to pay your lost wages from both jobs. At Jainchill & Beckert, LLC, we want to help you […]
There is no hard-and-fast rule for how long a car accident settlement takes to resolve. Generally, a car accident case takes anywhere from six months to a year to settle. However, it can take longer if your case is more complex or involves multiple defendants. Several factors contribute to the timeline for a car accident […]
If you’ve been injured on the job in Connecticut, you can wage replacement benefits on a weekly basis– depending on your average weekly wage and the state’s workers compensation rates. Connecticut workers’ compensation also pays for medical care and disability. Nearly all Connecticut employees are entitled to workers’ compensation for an on-the-job injury or medical […]
If you’re injured as an employee at a business in Connecticut, you’re likely entitled to benefits under your employer’s workers’ comp policy. Whether you’re a part-time or full-time worker, a minor, or a non-citizen, you can file a workers’ comp claim after getting hurt on the job. How Do I File for Workers’ Compensation in […]
If your employer denies your workers’ compensation claim, you’re not out of options. Under Connecticut’s Workers’ Compensation Act, your case can be heard by the state’s workers’ compensation commissioner. You’ll want a skillful Hartford workers’ compensation lawyer representing you throughout the process. If your employer’s insurance denied your workers’ compensation claim, Jainchill & Beckert, LLC […]
If you’re wondering what a personal injury lawyer does, you may be one of the millions of people every year who are thinking about filing personal injury claims. If you are a person who fits into that category, we’re glad you’re here, and as personal injury attorneys, we’re happy to explain what we do and […]
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 […]
