Connecticut Occupational Disease Claim Attorneys
Workers’ Compensation Benefits May be Available to You if You Became Ill Due to Workplace Conditions
If you have developed a disease, chronic condition, or illness on the job, you have legal rights to compensation. The Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Act provides compensation for medical treatment, lost wages, and other expenses caused by your work-related illness.
What is an Occupational Disease?
An occupational disease is any acute medical condition, chronic condition, or disorder caused by the inhalation, absorption, ingestion of — as well as physical contact with — harmful substances encountered while working. These diseases can include poisoning and respiratory disorders.
Poisoning is an injury caused by exposure to substances that are common within the construction and manufacturing sectors.
These can include:
- Carbon Monoxide
- Lead
- Mercury
- Chemical Solvents
Respiratory disorders are the result of indoor air pollution, latex, and other factors.
These disorders can include:
- Asbestosis
- Bronchitis
- Hypersensitivity Pneumonia
- Occupational Asthma
- Pleural Plaques
- Reactive Airway Dysfunction Syndrome
What is a Cumulative Trauma Disorder?
A Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD) is brought on by repetitive movement to, overuse of, or stress on any part of the body while working. This type of trauma may lead to muscle, bone, or tendon damage.
Common forms of CTD include:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendonitis
- Tennis Elbow
- Trigger Finger
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CLIENT VICTORIES
We've Recovered Hundreds of Millions for Clients Throughout Connecticut-
Failure to Treat $3,900,000
Gastroenterologist and primary care doctor failed to treat or transfer our 65-year-old client who was hospitalized for GI bleeding, which resulted in our client’s death.
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Illegal Left-Hand Turn $2,400,000
A 17-year-old driving an SUV made an illegal left-hand turn at a T-intersection in a residential neighborhood. The driver hit our 36-year-old client and suffered severe head and brain trauma; multiple fractures to his face and skull; multiple rib fractures; cervical vertebrae fracture; left femur, left hand, and left foot fractures; a punctured lung.
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Pedestrian Accident $2,400,000
Our client was a pedestrian that was struck by a car. This accident caused a severe injury that resulted in leg amputation.
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Head-On Collision Results in Passenger’s Death $2,300,000
A 23-year-old male was a passenger in a vehicle that crossed into the path of a school bus and struck it head-on, which resulted in his death.
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Cable Man Slipped on a Half Inch of Ice in the Entryway $2,250,000
A 34-year-old man was installing cable television equipment at a condominium complex when he slipped on a half-inch of ice in the entryway, causing him to fall on his back and hit his head. As a result, the man underwent three invasive procedures due to lumbar spine injuries. Despite the procedures, he was determined to be 40 percent disabled, limiting his future ability to work in a full-time, labor-intensive position.
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Low-Impact Sideswipe $2,050,000
A 34-year-old driver was sideswiped on the highway and later developed failed back syndrome, leaving him unable to work and suffering from chronic pain.
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Fall on Ice $1,900,000
Our diabetic client fell on the ice and broke their ankle. Rubbing from the ankle cast caused a non-healing wound which led to leg amputation.
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Death Due to Failure to Diagnose $1,650,000
Death due to failure to diagnose skin cancer.
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Scooter Accident $1,250,000
A scooter operator was hit after the defendant attempted to make a left-hand turn. The client suffered severe injuries, including a fractured hip and a concussion.
WHY CHOOSE CARTER MARIO LAW FIRM?
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Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Recovered
We have secured countless victories on behalf of injured clients throughout the state of Connecticut since 1989.
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Experience on Your Side
We have been fighting for personal injury victims throughout Connecticut for more than three decades, and we're just getting started.
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Committed to Our Community
We are dedicated to serving our community inside and outside of the courtroom, and even run a statewide outreach initiative to give back.
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A Team That Puts You First
At Carter Mario Law Firm, our clients are our number one priority. This is why we provide every client with 24/7 access to the legal team working on their case.
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Real Stories from Real People-
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Took so much stress off of me.
“When I had my work-related injury, Carter Mario took on the workers’ comp insurance company that tried to belittle me and dealt with them, which took so much stress off of me. Thank you so much.”
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The team has helped me incredibly.
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Tough and fearless.
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