CONNECTICUT PERSONAL INJURY BLOG

Heavy rain and pedestrian accidents

On behalf of Law Offices of Wesley M. Malowitz | Sep 21, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

When it comes to pedestrian accidents, many different hazards are present. For example, some pedestrians are struck by drunk drivers, those who go over the speed limit and people who use their phones while behind the wheel. However, inclement weather is also...

Traffic crashes that involve entire families

On behalf of Law Offices of Wesley M. Malowitz | Sep 18, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

Sometimes, people are involved in accidents that only involve two drivers. However, some crashes involve entire families, leaving multiple people with serious injuries (or even claiming the life of a family member). These wrecks are very devastating and if you are...

A slippery floor can lead to a fall and severe injuries

On behalf of Law Offices of Wesley M. Malowitz | Sep 16, 2020 | Injuries

To ensure a clean and fragrant environment, the janitorial staff caring for a building might choose scented floor-cleaning products. However, danger may lurk behind the fragrance and contribute to a nasty fall for an unsuspecting person. Importance of traction When...

How can you account for a truck’s poor visibility?

On behalf of Law Offices of Wesley M. Malowitz | Sep 14, 2020 | Truck Accidents

Some people may think that since trucks are larger, they have greater visibility of the road in front of them than cars. However, the drivers actually have fewer ways to check blind spots and zones where they cannot see other vehicles on the road. Stay aware of blind...

What caused the truck-car crash in which you were injured?

On behalf of Law Offices of Wesley M. Malowitz | Sep 12, 2020 | Truck Accidents

Big rigs are a common sight whether they are traveling on the Interstate or on one of Connecticut’s many rural roads. A large truck weighs 20 to 30 times as much as a passenger vehicle, and a truck-car crash can be catastrophic. What caused the collision in which you...

Crashes involving teenage drivers increase during the summer

On behalf of Law Offices of Wesley M. Malowitz | Jul 7, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

An alarming number of teenage drivers admit to taking unnecessary risks while on the road, and their actions have caused a substantial uptick in road deaths during the summertime. Each year, the “100 Deadliest Days” period occurs between Memorial Day and Labor Day,...

Construction workers account for 20% of lighting deaths

On behalf of Law Offices of Wesley M. Malowitz | Jun 23, 2020 | Construction Workers' Accidents

Construction remains one of the most dangerous fields in America to work in. Despite attempts at the federal, state and even private business levels, construction workers face great risks and high death rates. Companies and workers can prevent most construction worker...

How employers communicate hazards from chemicals to employees

On behalf of Law Offices of Wesley M. Malowitz | Jun 11, 2020 | Workers' Compensation

Some industries involve the transportation, storage and use of dangerous chemicals. Examples include solvents, silica, mercury, lead, formaldehyde and asbestos. Exposure to chemicals such as these poses a wide range of health and safety hazards to workers. Employers...

How can you prevent driving while drowsy?

On behalf of Law Offices of Wesley M. Malowitz | Jun 9, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

Drowsy driving is not only dangerous but it is also common. According to NBC, about 60 percent of all drivers admit to drowsy driving. Of those drivers, 37 percent have fallen asleep on the road. How can you prevent drowsy driving accidents? How to Identify Drowsy...

Do you need personal injury protection coverage?

On behalf of Law Offices of Wesley M. Malowitz | Jun 4, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

When it comes to choosing your auto insurance coverage, you have many different options, and trying to determine the best coverage can be confusing. Your insurance agent may offer you many different forms of coverage and tell you that you should get them, but beyond...

VERDICTS & SETTLEMENTS

36-year-old laborer for landscaping company fractured wrist when fellow employee hit him with truck. Claimant received in excess of $30,000 in workers’ compensation benefits for total disability and medical expenses and settled with automobile insurance company for fellow employee for $95,000.

1989 workers’ compensation claim settled for $125,000. Claimant originally sustained a low back injury when she slipped and fell at local grocery store resulting in low back surgery in 1989. Several years later, claimant exacerbated her low back injury. Claim was reopened and settled with carrier for $125,000 in 2006.

47-year-old deli clerk sustained low back injuries at work for local supermarket. Carrier originally denied claim on the grounds that the injury was pre-existing. After formal workers’ compensation hearing carrier accepted claim and paid all total disability benefits and medical expenses in excess of $100,000. Case then settled for an additional $100,000 after injured person received a permanent disability rating.

34-year-old male roofer sustained multiple injuries to his shoulder, neck, back and hip when he fell from roof during work. Claimant was provided workers’ compensation benefits in excess of $100,000 and settled remaining claims for an additional $55,000.

40-year-old male working for cleaning company sustained neck and low back injuries when he fell on defective staircase while cleaning local museum. Claimant recovered over $95,000 in workers’ compensation benefits and resolved claim against museum for $85,000.

26-year-old laborer sustained fractured foot when a cast iron pipe was dropped on his foot. Employer and workers’ compensation carrier denied claim on basis that injured worker was an independent contractor. After a series of informal and formal workers’ compensation hearings, carrier conceded that claimant was an employee and settled case for $85,000.

24-year-old waitress sustained back injury while working at Outback Steak House. Workers’ compensation insurance company initially denied the claim. After a series of informal hearings, carrier accepted claim paying medical expenses and total disability benefits. In addition to those benefits paid, claim settled for an additional $75,000.

Delivery truck driver sustained right wrist fracture in rear-end motor vehicle accident while in the course of his employment. Claimant recovered in excess of $40,000 in workers’ compensation benefits for medical expenses and total disability benefits. Claimant settled case against at-fault driver for $105,000.

22-year-old male working as stocking clerk at “big box” retailer sustained herniated disc in low back. Workers’ compensation carrier refused to accept the claim. After formal workers’ compensation, hearing commissioner ordered carrier to pay over $35,000 in past total disability benefits and pay for surgery and all related medical expenses. Case settled for an additional $35,000 for a total recovery in excess of $100,000.

Rear-end collision on entrance ramp to Merritt Parkway resulting in 49-year-old woman sustaining mid-back injury. Case settled at mediation after filing suit for $300,000.

28-year-old passenger sustained multiple herniated discs in automobile accident in New York state. New York no-fault carrier paid for extended period of disability from work and medical expenses, including expenses for surgery. Case settled against driver of vehicle for $300,000 policy limits shortly after filing suit.

54-year-old man sustains shoulder injury when hit from behind by uninsured motorist on New Jersey Turnpike. Case settled for $135,000 prior to trial.

CT Transit bus driver sustained torn meniscus in collision with another vehicle. Claims made against at-fault driver, workers’ compensation carrier and client’s underinsured motorist policy. All claims settle for a recovery in excess of $100,000.

68-year-old woman sustained neck and back injuries in rear-end collision and required extended course physical therapy, but was not a surgical candidate. Case settled for $100,000 prior to filing suit.

34-year-old woman sustained concussion and neck and back injuries in hit-and-run accident on a New York highway. Claimant settled uninsured motorist claim for her $100,000 policy limits.

80-year-old woman sustained right foot fracture when her foot was run over in a parking lot. Case settled for at-fault driver’s policy limit of $100,000 prior to filing suit.

38-year-old nanny sustained right femur fracture when she fell down defective stairs in home of her employer’s neighbor. All medical expenses and lost wages reimbursed and case settled for an additional $150,000.

Claim against landlord for defective staircase in multi-family rental house. Claimant sustained a right femur fracture. Case settled for $125,000 prior to filing suit.

$95,000 judgment obtained against bar and nightclub for assault by one of its patrons against another patron.

47-year-old woman sustained a broken left wrist when she fell from porch stairs at house she was renting. Case settled for $95,000 shortly before trial.

26-year-old male bitten on leg by German shepherd. Claim against dog owner settled for $65,000 plus payment of all medical expenses.