If you work as a first responder in Connecticut, your ability to receive workers’ compensation just became easier. Governor Ned Lamont’s office explains that as of July 1. 2019, Connecticut’s new law allows you to file a workers’ compensation claim and receive...
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Year: 2020
Changes to Workers’ Compensation claims by the WCC
During this extraordinary time, the attorneys at Tremont Sheldon P.C. are continuing to handle your Workers’ Compensation matters. There have been temporary changes to the way WC claims are handled by the WCC. In response to the ongoing Covid-19 health crisis and the...
PTSD benefits for certain First Responders
A new law in Connecticut, which became effective on July 1, 2019, allows police officers, firefighters and parole officers to apply for certain workers’ compensation benefits if they are diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder after witnessing a distressing...
How long do I have to file a lawsuit after an accident?
After a car accident, you may not think about insurance and filing a claim right away. If you suffered injuries, then it may take even longer for you to get yourself together to start worrying about the details of the accident and handling any insurance needs. You may...
What you need to know about court closures during COVID-19
As a result of COVID-19 outbreak, all jury trials have been suspended in Connecticut. Once the crisis passes, the Judicial Branch will reschedule those trials that did not go forward. During the pause in court business, the attorneys at Tremont Sheldon P.C. are...
Are landlords responsible for negligent security?
If you rent an apartment, you should be able to venture to and from your apartment door without having to worry about a criminal assaulting you. In some cases, a crime may happen despite the best efforts of a landlord. However, if a landlord could foresee a crime...
The risks of driving drowsy
When you get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, you take on a huge responsibility. If you have any type of impairment or distraction, it could lead to a serious accident. Impairment does not always mean that you are drunk or under the influence of drugs. Sometimes,...
Slip and fall in a retail store: What are the shopper’s rights?
A slip and fall incident in a retail store can be painful. By knowing your rights in this situation, you can prevent further frustration and find justice. Being aware of what steps you can take next when you get hurt in a store is imperative. According to FindLaw, the...
Bars that enable drunk drivers may pay the price
There is a customer at the bar who has clearly drank too much. He or she shows obvious signs of intoxication, can barely speak without a telltale slur and insists on another drink. The bartender sees the signs but chooses to ignore them and provides the guest with...
Tremont Sheldon, P.C., files sexual abuse lawsuits against state theater director
Well known for its zealous representation of sexual abuse victims, the law firm of this month filed three lawsuits against Daniel Checovetes, long-time director within Massachusetts’s community theater circuit, on behalf of three female...