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In 1982, the State of Connecticut made national headlines when the legislature passed the nation’s first “Lemon Law.” A “lemon” is defined as the law as a vehicle purchased or leased in the state of Connecticut that does not meet the manufacturer’s express warranty, and cannot be repaired after a number of attempts.
Social Security Administration Enacts New Regulations Concerning the Submission of Evidence in Disability Cases
New federal regulations were recently enacted that clarify and explain what type of evidence must be disclosed by claimants to the Social Security Administration in social security disability and supplemental security income cases. The regulations also clarify the role that representatives must play in disclosing and submitting this evidence in such cases.
Learn about who can make a will, how they can be changed, and what makes a will legal in the state of Connecticut.
What You Don’t Know About Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Connecticut Can Hurt You
In many situations, the most important automobile insurance coverage you have is uninsured motorist coverage (UM COVERAGE). Simply stated, this insurance is intended to provide you with additional protection when you are in an accident with another driver who is responsible for causing the accident but has no insurance or whose insurance liability limits are not adequate to cover your losses (i.e. medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and permanent impairment).
Mahon, Quinn & Mahon, P.C. provide valuable information on Workers’ Compensation Laws in Connecticut. It is vital that the injured worker knows his or her rights after a work-related injury. There have been some significant changes in the law that injured workers and employers should know.
The following information is a client handout our firm uses. It was prepared by Attorney Pauline H. Tesler for use with her book, Collaborative Law.
Learn how to deal with car accidents before they happen.
In Connecticut, in most cases, an injured party has two years from the date of an accident to bring suit. Clients often ask, what happens to my case from the time I come into the office until suit is brought? The following is a brief review of what goes on in your case after Mahon, Quinn & Mahon are retained.