A workplace injury can leave you worried about your health, income and recovery. If your employer’s insurance company asks you to attend a medical exam, you may feel unsure about what to expect. Connecticut law sets rules for these exams and explains what you need to...
Norwich Personal Injury Blog
The lifetime costs of a spinal cord injury after a car crash
A car crash can happen in seconds, but a spinal cord injury can alter the course of your life for decades. Beyond the physical pain, the financial burden accumulates rapidly. Understanding the full scope of these costs is essential when pursuing fair compensation....
What happens at a social security disability reconsideration
The Social Security Administration (SSA) may deny an initial disability claim. If this happens, you can ask the agency to review its decision. This process is called reconsideration. A different team reviews your claim. You can also submit new evidence to support your...
Hurt on the job? 4 steps for Norwich workers’ comp claims
A workplace injury can leave you dealing with medical care, missed work and uncertainty about what comes next. For Norwich workers, taking the right steps early can help protect a workers’ compensation claim and create a clear record of the injury. Report the injury...
3 common reasons initial SSD applications face denial
A denial letter from the Social Security Administration causes stress when a severe health condition keeps you from work. Most first-time applications face rejection because the initial paperwork lacks required details rather than proof of a real medical issue....
Mental driving distractions are more common than people realize
Many people are well aware of physical or visual driving distractions. Someone who picks up their cellphone and looks down at the screen to read a text message, for example, has to take one hand off of the steering wheel and their eyes off of the road. They are a...
What should you do if your child is hurt at an indoor playground?
Indoor playgrounds offer children a safe place to climb, jump and play, but accidents can still happen. Seeing your child hurt can leave you worried and unsure of what to do next, especially if the injury seems more serious than you first thought. Taking a few...
Can you avoid wrong-way drivers?
Wrong-way car accidents often lead to severe injuries, so it is natural that you would want to know how you could avoid these dangerous drivers. It is not possible in all situations, but there are some steps you can take. For instance, it is often safer to drive in...
Seeking civil justice in the wake of noncriminal homicide
A death caused by another person does not always lead to a criminal conviction. Some cases involve circumstances addressed mainly through civil law. If your family has suffered a tragic loss as a result of noncriminal homicide, understanding the available legal...
How Compassionate Allowances benefit SSDI applicants
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can be a long process. Many people must appeal to get benefits. They may wait the better part of a year before they begin receiving payments from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Typically,...
