Workers’ compensation can pay for your medical bills and lost wages while you’re out of work and recovering. But you might still be impaired even after reasonably recovering from your work-related injuries. This usually applies in cases of permanent disability. Fortunately, Connecticut’s workers’ comp system allows workers to apply for vocational rehabilitation. What is this benefit, and when can you apply for it? What are the services available under vocational rehabilitation? Under state law, the Department of Aging and Disability Services offers rehabilitation services to workers with compe ..read more

Our fingers are some of the most important parts of the human body. Without them, you’d be unable to hold and manipulate objects, making life extremely difficult. Yet there are many occupations where a person’s fingers are constantly at risk of injury. Construction yards, sawmills, manufacturing warehouses – there’s no shortage of heavy machinery and equipment that can maim, crush or even slice off fingers. What happens if you’ve suffered a finger amputation at work? In Connecticut, the state’s workers’ compensation system provides benefits to workers suffering work-related finger amputations ..read more

The term “legal grounds” typically refers to the basis or justification under the law that supports a party’s position or action in a dispute. Legal grounds are the foundation of legal actions, such as filing a lawsuit, defending against a claim or enforcing a right. In other words, these grounds give you a valid reason to commence a legal action. The legal grounds for divorce refer to the legally acceptable reasons for which one party can file for divorce from their spouse. Do you need legal grounds to file for divorce in Connecticut? Connecticut allows for both fault and no-fault grounds for ..read more

Many first-time home buyers rush into a home purchase because they found “the one.”  This house has everything a home buyer wanted from their home and could see themselves living in it forever. This often leads to people developing buyer’s remorse because a home may have a lot of issues. These issues may not be easily repairable and could cost much more than what was offered for the property. As a result, a home buyer may end up living in a fixer-upper.  No home buyer should regret making a home purchase. One way to find large issues in a home is by hiring a home inspector. A home in ..read more

In most of the developed world, the death rate from car accidents is going down. This has also been true in the United States, at least over the last 90 years or so. Between 1920 and 2010, for instance, the death rate from car accidents dropped consistently every decade.  But, in recent years, the death rate for Americans has been ticking back up. Fatal accidents are becoming more common, not less. Technology is just getting better, and increased safety is being seen around the world – but not in America. Why is this? People drive everywhere For one thing, the U.S. infrastructure is desig ..read more

Negotiating custody matters can be one of the most emotional and challenging prospects of a Connecticut divorce. Parents often worry about how the end of their marriage may limit their time with their children. Therefore, it is common for both adults in a family to seek as much time with the children as possible. Usually, the Connecticut family courts prefer to see parents cooperating with one another to act in the best interests of their children. A scenario in which one parent tries to cut the other off from the children might leave judges questioning whether that parent really has the best ..read more

Like many other states, Connecticut recognizes the increasing diversity of family structures and traditions. As such, many courts are accommodating these unique dynamics while prioritizing the child’s best interests in a divorce or breakup. Modern families need contemporary post-divorce parenting solutions. Some food for thought may help you find clarity and a remedy that meets the needs of all. Understanding diversity Non-traditional family units are no longer unusual. Now they include blended families, adoptive families, single-parent and same-sex households. Each structure has needs, tradit ..read more

If you get injured on the job, then you likely deserve workers’ comp benefits. Your employment led to your injury, and that injury now means that you need medical care and that you may lose wages if you can’t work while you recover. Workers’ comp benefits can cover these medical costs and replace at least a portion of your wages. But what if you have a pre-existing condition? People sometimes assume that they can’t seek workers’ compensation benefits for a pre-existing condition because the injury happened outside of work. Someone may have long-term back pain after a car accident they suffered ..read more

If your goal is to stay safe this winter, it may be wise to avoid using the cruise control. Many drivers use this every time they get on the interstate, perhaps during their daily commute. But the winter weather – and the slick roads it can create – mean that it’s time to think twice. It’s worth noting that there doesn’t have to be ice and snow on the roads to make cruise control a bad idea. Even if the roads are just wet and slippery, it can still be hazardous. What’s the problem with cruise control? The issue with cruise control is that it can be detrimental if you are hydroplaning on water ..read more

Divorced parents usually have schedules to follow for their parenting time. Typically, a standard schedule is used for most of the year. There’s also likely to be a special schedule for holidays. Additionally, there may be a schedule for breaks from school.  While summer still seems far away, now is the best time to get the plans for the summer together. Handling this now can give you and your children’s other parent a chance to iron out any issues that might arise. Consider each parent’s work schedule  If one parent has more time at home, they may be able to keep the children with t ..read more