July 6, 2020
While Connecticut instituted a mandatory stay-at-home order to help stop the spread of COVID-19, essential businesses were to remain open, thus essential workers were required to work throughout the duration of this pandemic. As a result, many essential workers have contracted the coronavirus while on…
May 22, 2020
Workers’ compensation is awarded to individuals who are injured or who become ill while on the job, whereas social security disability benefits are awarded to those who have a disability or condition that prevents them from being able to perform their job duties. When you…
August 2, 2019
When we think about summer, it often conjures up nostalgic thoughts of eating ice cream by the shore or enjoying a hot dog at the ballpark. And while these types of seasonal businesses see an increase in revenue during the summer months, they also see…
July 19, 2019
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont recently signed into law a bill which expands workers’ compensation benefits for first responders who suffer from emotional and mental impairments that result from being on duty. A link to the bill can be found here. About The Bill The bill,…
June 7, 2019
June is National Safety Month—as originally established by the National Safety Council (NSC). Nationwide, thousands of organizations celebrate National Safety Month—using the observance to highlight leading causes of death or injury on the road, in our homes, and in the workplace. During the first week…
March 15, 2016
An injury on the job is always serious. It can take food off of your table and money out of your pocket, as well as threaten your ability to make a living. The workers compensation lawyers at Carter Mario can help you with your claim.…
February 24, 2016
The Law Offices of Carter Mario Law Firm is pleased to announce the addition of attorneys Joseph Cogguillo III and Christopher Holland to our firm's growing Workers' Compensation team. Both will be working in our New Haven office. Attorney Joseph Cogguillo III received his Juris…
January 17, 2016
An injury on the job can be devastating, which is why employers are required to provide workers' compensation insurance to protect employees who become ill or are injured while performing their regular job duties. Workers' compensation covers injuries caused by sudden accident, repeated physical motions,…
December 20, 2015
When you are unable to work due to injury or illness, there are two main forms of compensation to you, Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability. Workers Comp is a form of insurance paid by your employer and is administered by the State of Connecticut.…
December 13, 2015
Workers compensation is a program that was started in various states in the 19th century as a form of insurance that provided medical benefits and wage replacement for workers injured in the course of their employment. Although coverage differs from state to state, the basic…
