Connecticut workers who are injured on the job usually have concerns about how they will recover, as well as how they will be able to afford their medical bills and other daily living expenses following an accident. A family who loses a loved one in a fatal accident...
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Workplace Accidents
Connecticut worker deaths on the decline, report says
Workplace accidents are always a concern, especially when they result in fatal injuries to a worker. And while there is some good news to report for those concerned about the safety of Connecticut workers, this does not alleviate the tragedy that these incidents can...
Safety precautions essential to prevent trench collapse
Workers who perform trenching and excavation work do hard work that many Connecticut residents would not be able to do due to the potential danger of the job and the nature of the work environment. Nonetheless, this is essential work, and it is imperative that those...
Will my workplace accident be covered by workers’ compensation?
There are countless ways for a Connecticut worker to hurt him or herself at work. From a trench collapse for a construction worker, to a car accident on the job for someone in sales, there is no one standard workplace accident. Therefore, a Connecticut worker may...
Connecticut attorney represents victims of scaffolding falls
Construction sites in Connecticut, whether they are for residential or commercial buildings, are often bustling locations, with men and women of various trades hard at work. There may be numerous contractors working at one time on different portions of a structure,...
What types of dangers exist for Connecticut roof repairers?
We all want a roof over our heads, keeping us warm and safe at night. For Connecticut residents to have this amenity, the services of roof repairers are often necessary to patch holes in roofs and do other repair work. Working at high heights and in potentially...
What should I do if I think my Connecticut workplace is unsafe?
Connecticut workers want to go to work in a safe environment, and the law requires that they have this right. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers must provide working conditions without known dangers for their employees. Unfortunately,...
What will a proposed rule reveal about accidents at work?
There are dangers to many workplaces that lead to injuries. Information about accidents at work has been kept by many employers in physical logs. If a rule proposed by OSHA passes, information regarding accidents at work could become much more widely available to...
Can I recover workers’ compensation if I have a TMJ disorder?
Yes, you may be able to recover workers' compensation for a TMJ disorder. If an accident at work has resulted in the development or aggravation of a TMJ disorder, it may be possible for Connecticut residents to receive workers' compensation benefits. TMJ disorders...
Safety hazards abound for Connecticut firefighters on the job
The potential for work accidents exists at all Connecticut workplaces, but some workplaces and types of work are inherently riskier than others. One especially risky form of work is firefighting. Two Connecticut firefighters experienced a frightening car accident on...
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.