Andrew Wallace, counsel for the plaintiff, said: "When a worker is injured, they often need medical treatment and payments for lost wages right away. Most injured workers do not have the luxury of waiting more than the 28-day statutory response period." Credit: wladimir1804/Adobe Stock
The Connecticut Supreme Court defined the word "file" in a workers' compensation case and the clarified language determined that letters contesting liability must be delivered, not just mailed, within 28 days.
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Emily Cousins
I'm a litigation reporter for Connecticut Law Tribune, covering litigation wins, verdict news, settlements, interesting cases, etc. Contact me with tips at [email protected].
