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Oct. 27, 2022

If you've been in a car accident, you may be wondering when to settle your case. You don't want to wait too long and risk missing out on money that you deserve, but you also don't want to settle for less than what you're owed. Here are a few things to keep in mind when deciding whether or not to settle your car accident case.

Feb. 9, 2022

As a business owner, you know that intellectual property is one of your most important assets. Protecting it is essential to maintaining an edge over the competition and ensuring the success of your business. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips for protecting your intellectual property and keeping it out of the hands of competitors.

Aug. 5, 2021

According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), a total of 646,244 patent applications were filed in 2020. A key aspect of filing a patent application is the USPTO notice of allowance, which stipulates that the patent examiner considers your application complete and that it meets the requirements for a patent.

Aug. 5, 2021

According to the International Labour Organization, there are approximately 340 million occupational accidents and 160 million victims of work-related illnesses yearly. In the United States, workers’ compensation is compulsory for almost all employers in most states. If you have been injured on the job and filed for workers’ compensation benefits, you may need to undergo an independent medical exam (IME).

July 9, 2021

After suffering a workplace injury, many people are often eager to return to work as quickly as possible. Though workers’ compensation usually covers medical expenses and some of the employee’s lost wages, many workers are worried about what happens if they lose their jobs while they are out on workers’ compensation.

July 9, 2021

Though it may be tempting to settle your workers’ compensation case as quickly as possible, especially as medical bills and other expenses pile up, it is important to take a close look at your case and make sure you are not giving up any important rights. Attorney Robert Sciglimpaglia is a dedicated and experienced Connecticut workers’ compensation lawyer based in Norwalk, CT.

June 3, 2021

Workplace injuries can lead to severe bodily damage, create disabilities, and in worst cases, even cause death. The consequences can be life-changing and impact a person’s future ability to earn a livelihood for themselves or their families. In Connecticut, the Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Act provides financial compensation for medical costs and treatment expenses, current and future income loss, partial and total disabilities, and survivor benefits for workers who suffer injuries at work, develop an occupational disease, or get killed on the job.

June 3, 2021

The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that approximately 2.8 million workplace injuries occurred throughout the country in 2019 alone. This research also reports that Connecticut’s incidence rate of total recordable workers’ compensation cases is much higher than the national average. Workplace injuries can lead to life-altering consequences including permanent disabilities and sometimes, even death.

May 10, 2021

COVID-19 has brought with it many struggles for everyone in the United States, and the world. In many cases, employees were still required to go to work during this global pandemic. However, under certain circumstances, exposure to COVID-19 at work could potentially entitle you to receive workers’ compensation. Navigating a claim for workers comp and COVID 19 in Connecticut can be confusing.

May 10, 2021

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 3 million on-the-job injuries are reported annually. Moreover, research from the United States Department of Labor states 15 deaths take place every day because of unsafe working conditions. To learn more about unsafe working conditions and your legal rights, consider reaching out to Robert Sciglimpaglia, an experienced workers’ compensation attorney at (203) 663-2803.