Monthly Archives: August 2022
Injured at Work, but Afraid to Speak with an Attorney? The Misconceptions of Workplace Injuries Explained
Experiencing a workplace injury is rarely a simple ordeal, especially if the injury is severe. When combined, questions of liability, negligence, loss of future income, and the permanent nature the injury and treatment process can create a complex single claim, pitting employees against insurance companies, with families often caught in the middle. Untangling the… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Explainer: What It Is and How to Get the Benefits You Deserve
Suffering a work injury is a scary, nerve-wracking experience. How long will I be out of work? How will I pay my medical bills? Who’s responsible for my accident? – All these questions cause anxiety. Left alone, a work injury can lead to emotional, physical, and financial catastrophe. But according to Attorney Lawrence Morizio,… Read More »
Is Medical Inflation Affecting Workers’ Compensation Claims?
Something many people are unaware of is that there is a specific cost of labor, which is factored by averaging several costs related to hiring, training, and maintaining workers. Workers’ compensation premium cost is one of the most important factors – which, in a time of general inflation, can cause worries for employers (and… Read More »
Surgeon General Urges Supreme Court To Avoid Medical Marijuana Cases
In mid-May 2022, Surgeon General Elizabeth Prelogar was asked to author an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court “on behalf of the United States” in the combined cases of Musta v. Mendota Heights Dental Center, et al, and Bierbach v. Digger’s Polaris, et al. The Surgeon General did so, arguing that the justices… Read More »
Appealing A Denied Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Claim
Having one’s workers’ compensation claim denied can be a jarring experience; you are in need of medical care, and to be denied it is a frightening thing. There are many reasons that claims may be denied, and many of them are insurmountable – but with the right legal help, you can file an appeal… Read More »
High Temperatures Increase Risk For Workers
During the past few weeks, the United States and most of the rest of the world has been experiencing a significant heat wave, which is predicted to continue by the National Weather Service. Higher-than-average temperatures and humidity means increased risk for workers whose jobs primarily place them outside, or in locations which are poorly… Read More »