Posted on June 06, 2024 in Personal Injury

Construction accidents can be devastating. Workers who are injured in construction accidents are often unable to return to their jobs due to the catastrophic nature of their injuries. Severe burns, spinal cord injuries that cause paralysis, traumatic brain injuries, and loss of limb are all fairly common results of construction site accidents. These accidents often happen because safety regulations have been ignored. If you have been injured in a construction site accident, you may be entitled to significant compensation. The compensation you are owed could include lost future wages, medical expenses, and ongoing care costs. A Greenwich, CT construction site accident lawyer can fight to make sure you receive the full amount of compensation you deserve.

Construction Site Accidents That Happen Frequently

Most construction site accidents could have been prevented. Often, workers are injured because management decided to cut corners on safety measures. Some of the most common types of construction site accidents include:

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 Posted on May 27, 2024 in Personal Injury

Head injuries can range from fairly minor to catastrophic. Some types of head injuries sustained in accidents can be life-altering. Traumatic brain injuries may impact a person’s cognitive or physical ability for the rest of her life. Some people who have suffered these injuries will require permanent round-the-clock care in a skilled nursing facility or from a home health aid. Others will never be able to return to their careers or finish school. Less serious head injuries might be serious but not catastrophic. If you sustained any type of head injury due to an accident caused by another party’s negligence, you should consult a Greenwich, CT catastrophic injuries lawyer immediately. You may be entitled to significant compensation.

Head Injuries That Cause Permanent Disability Are Catastrophic

If a brain injury permanently impacts the types of activities you can and cannot do or changes your career prospects, your injury is likely considered catastrophic. You do not need to be totally disabled and unable to work entirely for your traumatic brain injury to be treated as a catastrophic injury. For example, say you were working as a history teacher, but your brain injury interfered with your long-term memory to the point where you can no longer remember enough information about the subject matter you teach to write a lesson plan without re-learning the material yourself. In that case, you probably have a catastrophic injury.

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 Posted on May 13, 2024 in Business Law

As an employer, being sued for wrongful termination can be costly. Even if your employee’s lawsuit does not prevail, the negative publicity or damage to your company’s reputation caused by being accused of firing an employee for a discriminatory reason can be damaging. It is best for large employers to take steps to prevent these claims from ever being filed in the first place. When you must dismiss an employee who may try to claim that she was fired for an illegal reason, it is important to speak with a qualified Greenwich, CT employment law attorney. There are steps you can take before firing the employee to reduce the chances that she will sue you for wrongful termination or that a lawyer will take her case.

Document The Employee’s Wrongdoing or Inability to Perform Her Job 

Keep objective and detailed records of any problems with the employee. Include time sheet records showing issues like tardiness or absenteeism, customer complaints about the employee, records of which specific job-related tasks the employee has been unable to perform and how other staff has been affected, and any security camera footage that may support your claims.

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 Posted on April 25, 2024 in Car Accidents

If there is one negative stereotype about the New York Metro Area that locals and tourists alike would agree rings true, it is probably that the traffic is terrible. While many people wisely choose to commute via public transportation to avoid our area’s notorious traffic jams, this seems to do little to alleviate the problem. The sheer number of people who live, work, and commute by car in the area dictates that there is going to be some degree of traffic congestion, particularly at times of the day when people are going to or leaving work. This level of traffic can easily contribute to road rage - and accidents caused by road rage. If you were injured by a driver with road rage, consult a Greenwich, CT car accident lawyer.

How Dangerous is Road Rage? 

Road rage can be just as dangerous as drunk driving or driving while half-asleep. People who have succumbed to traffic-induced blind rage may make extremely poor decisions in their haste to get out of traffic faster. Extremely angry drivers are more likely to make reckless maneuvers, like cutting other drivers off, running red lights, or even engaging in willful violence against other drivers.

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 Posted on April 11, 2024 in Car Accidents

Getting seriously injured in a car accident can impact many areas of your life, including your job. Most typical car accident injuries, like broken bones, heal over time. That type of temporary injury might force you to take a break from work. During that period, you can likely recover compensation for your lost wages. But what if a catastrophic injury prevents you from ever returning to your chosen career? In that case, you may be eligible for long-term compensation.

If you are now unable to work at all due to injuries you sustained in a car accident caused by a negligent driver, you could receive permanent compensation. If you can do some work, you could receive compensation that roughly equals the difference between the amount you could earn before the accident and the amount you can now earn. A New York Metro Area motor vehicle accident attorney can fight to get you all the compensation you deserve.

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 Posted on March 27, 2024 in Business Law

Many employers who do not seek the advice of an attorney when drafting their non-compete clauses for employees inadvertently write clauses that cannot be enforced later. Non-compete clauses must meet certain legal requirements, or they may be deemed impracticable or unconscionable. Courts are unlikely to enforce non-compete clauses that do not give former employees a reasonable opportunity to find work after leaving a company. If you plan to have your employees sign a non-compete clause as a condition of employment, it is important to have a Greenwich, CT, employment law attorney draft the clause to ensure future enforceability.

Requirements of a Non-Compete Clause in Connecticut

A non-compete clause generally cannot be so restrictive that your employees will have no choice but to continue working for you or leave their field entirely unless they relocate a substantial distance. The purpose of a non-compete agreement should be to prevent an employee from using skills you taught them to benefit a direct competitor.

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 Posted on March 14, 2024 in Car Accidents

Rear-end collisions are one of the most common types of car accidents. In some cases, these collisions are fairly minor, causing only a dented bumper. However, rear-end collisions can be much more serious than a typical “fender-bender.” People can get seriously injured when the car they are in is hit from behind by a careless driver. Whiplash, while sometimes treated as a joke in sitcoms, can be a major injury when certain types of bodily harm result from a person’s head and neck being thrown forward and then backward. If you were injured in a rear-end collision, it is important to contact a Greenwich, CT, car accident attorney right away so a lawyer can begin gathering evidence promptly.

Factors in How Serious a Rear-End Car Crash is

A rear-end collision is more likely to cause serious bodily harm if the driver in the vehicle behind was:

• Driving drunk - Drunk drivers are far more likely to cause an accident than sober drivers, which is why driving under the influence is illegal. While a sober driver is likely to at least attempt to start braking before impact, a drunk driver may not react in time to brake at all, causing a much harder impact. 

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 Posted on February 20, 2024 in Business Law

The more employees you have, the more likely it is you will be threatened with a hostile work environment claim. Many employees do not understand what this claim actually means. A hostile work environment is not one in which your employee simply feels that other employees have been rude or unpleasant to work with. To sustain a legal claim for a hostile work environment, your employee would need to prove that they have been deliberately mistreated or discriminated against based on their membership in a protected class. It is somewhat rare for this type of claim to succeed. However, if you have received legal threats of any kind from an employee, it is important to immediately contact a Metro New York Area employment law attorney for advice on how to proceed.

The Legal Meaning of “Hostile Work Environment” 

Many employees will be quick to claim a hostile work environment if they are not getting along with their coworkers or generally feel like they have been treated unfairly due to a personality clash. However, this is far from the proper legal meaning of “hostile work environment.” To prove this claim, your employee would have to prove that they have been unlawfully discriminated against or harassed because they are a member of a constitutionally protected class.

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 Posted on February 12, 2024 in Car Accidents

Nearly every parent whose child walks to school or plays outside worries about the danger traffic can pose to children. Inattentive or unsafe drivers can seriously injure children faster than a parent or caregiver can react. Even if you have taught your child well about staying on the sidewalk and looking both ways before crossing the street, there is little you can do if a driver fails to observe basic pedestrian safety rules. While some pedestrian accidents are caused by children abruptly running into the road before a car has time to stop, most are caused by careless drivers. If your child is involved in an accident, it is important to get them prompt medical care and to contact a Metro New York Area pedestrian accident lawyer as soon as you can. The sooner a lawyer can begin investigating, the more evidence they may be able to find. 

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 Posted on January 24, 2024 in Real Estate

If you are a veteran or an active-duty service member, you may qualify for a housing loan through a special program offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Navigating this program, however, can be a bit challenging. If you plan to buy a family home using a VA loan, enlisting the aid of a qualified Greenwich, CT, real estate lawyer may be extremely helpful. 

The home you purchase must meet certain minimum standards. A real estate agent working alone may struggle to understand the process or the requirements. An attorney can help you ensure that everything is in order and that your home-buying process goes smoothly. While a real estate agent may not identify title defects or other issues that could block the sale, an attorney can conduct detailed research on the property you are considering. We take special care when working with our veterans and active-duty military members. 

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