- Child SupportMaybe. Reimbursements from settlement proceeds can arise from various sources but the four most common are probably: (1) unpaid medical expenses; (2) health insurance or health plans; (3) workers' compensation benefits; and (4) government program benefits. You remain responsible for any unpaid medical expenses, so we normally try to check the balances with your health-care providers at the time of settlement or judgment, so they may be paid from the proceeds. (If the doctors were not paid, they would have the right to sue you to collect the bills.) Furthermore, if you have provided a protection letter, you generally must repay the doctor from the settlement funds. Whether a health plan has a right to be reimbursed can be a complex question, depending upon the nature of your coverage, the language of your policy, and evolving state and federal law. Sometimes, disputes over the right to reimbursement may be compromised, as an alternative to placing the disputed funds in an account to await years of litigation. In most cases, an employer who has paid you workers' compensation benefits for an injury must be reimbursed from any judgment or settlement in a liability claim arising from that injury. (Naturally, if you were in the course of your employment when injured, you should let us know so that we can make sure you have taken the proper steps to preserve a workers' compensation claim.) Medicaid and Medicare may claim a right to be reimbursed for payments made for treatment of injuries sustained in the incident. If you have been a recipient of state assistance, or if state assistance has been rendered to a minor child of yours through the aid to families with dependent children program, the state may have a right to take a portion of your net settlement proceeds from your case, even if the payments had nothing to do with the incident. In addition, any portion of the net settlement proceeds that you do receive would be an asset which could affect your future eligibility for certain forms of state assistance, at least, on a temporary basis. If you believe that you could be in this situation, please contact us to discuss the matter in further detail. Furthermore, if you owe back child support, please note that a child support enforcement lien may also be asserted against your settlement proceeds. The law regarding liens and subrogation rights is extremely complex, and this is only a broad guide to alert you to some of the issues.
- DUI/DWIAt RisCassi & Davis, P.C., we represent victims of drunk driving accidents and fight for justice on their behalf. Since 1955, our firm has been dedicated to securing maximum compensation for individuals who have suffered the consequences of someone else’s negligence. Our drunk driving accident attorneys in Connecticut are responsible for securing some of the largest injury settlements and verdicts in the state—we have what it takes to aggressively advocate for you and your recovery.
- Wrongful DeathRisCassi & Davis, P.C. is often called on to help families who have lost a loved one assess whether there is a potential Connecticut wrongful death case. If you suspect that someone may have been legally responsible for the death of a loved one, you should consult an attorney as soon as possible.
- Traffic Violations
- Sex Crimes
- Hit and RunThe firm represented the family of a young girl fatally stabbed in Middletown; a former NBA basketball player, Manute Bol, who was almost killed while a passenger in a taxi cab operated by an intoxicated driver; and the Estate of the University of Connecticut co-ed, Carlee Wines, who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on the UConn campus.
- Workers CompensationUnder some circumstances, an injured worker has a right to bring a lawsuit for money damages, even if he or she is also receiving workers' compensation, despite legal restrictions on suing your employer in Connecticut.
- Premises LiabilityFor more than 30 years, Andy has been representing people in Connecticut who have suffered life-changing events through no fault of their own. He has represented clients injured as a result of aviation accidents, catastrophic automobile and truck collisions, medical malpractice, defective products, including prescription and over the counter medications, premises liability, and police misconduct. Over those years, Andy has tried numerous cases in State and Federal Court, obtaining multi-million dollar verdicts and similar settlements on behalf of many.
- Property DamageAll of your complaints regarding your injuries should be reported to your doctor immediately. It is usually in your interest, from both a medical and a legal perspective, to be as detailed and descriptive as possible when telling the doctor about your symptoms. It is important to follow your doctor's advice regarding treatments and visits. Of course, if you have some reason to question the medical advice from your particular doctor and desire a second opinion, you should not hesitate to do so. We want you to make the best possible medical recovery from your injuries. Keep a record of all expenses that you incur in conjunction with your case, even if you are submitting them to some health or medical payments insurance company. You should forward to our office all bills and receipts for medical or hospital care, medicines, medical supplies (as well as any records related to property damage in appropriate cases, such as motor vehicle accidents). It is important that you also keep a copy of the bills for your records. You may need them for submission to your health insurance carrier. If you have medical insurance, be sure to discuss it with your medical providers, so that the proper steps may be taken to maximize the likelihood that the insurance company will pay for your treatment. If you have been unable to work, and your doctor releases you to return to work, please let us know. We need to document the amount of time you lose from work and the amount of any resulting wage loss. Similarly, if your doctor releases you from further treatment, please call and let us know that, too. If you have visible injuries, such as bruises, cuts, scrapes, casts, braces, or scars, it can be very helpful to obtain photographs documenting those injuries, both initially, and later. Photos should be dated and may be sent to us electronically. If you cannot arrange to have a good photograph taken yourself, let us know; and we will make arrangements to obtain photographic documentation of your injuries. Photographs of the damage to your vehicle are also helpful in motor vehicle accident cases. If you have had other accidents, injuries, medical conditions or claims in the past, please inform us. Tell us about them even if you think they were minor or unrelated. If defendants know of some prior injury but we do not, significant problems can result in your case. Also, if you have suffered a subsequent accident or injury, we need to know that as well.
- Personal InjuryRisCassi & Davis has represented Connecticut’s injured for over 65 years. Our nationally recognized trial lawyers have won some of the largest personal injury verdicts and settlements in Connecticut history.
- Medical MalpracticeWe have prepared this section for general use. Accordingly, it is not tailored to your specific case or type of case. However, we believe that this background information may be useful for most of our clients, regardless of whether they are pursuing a motor vehicle accident claim, a medical malpractice claim, or some other type of claim. If you have more specific questions about your specific type of case, please feel free to ask us.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog BitesDog bites are probably the most common claim for injuries caused by animals. These injuries happen more than they should, often to children. Injuries from these bites can cause infection or permanent scarring, and some victims may have to undergo a painful series of vaccinations against rabies.
- Probate