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February
21, 2009
NOTICE TO
EMPLOYEES:
First Report of
Injury/Accident in the workplace filing notice
WARNING:
BY FILING A NOTICE OF INJURY,
YOU
HAVE BEGUN CIVIL LITIGATION AGAINST YOUR
EMPLOYER.
YOU
MAY HAVE NO PROTECTION.
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You have the right to
consult with an attorney. If you cannot
afford an attorney, one will be appointed.
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You have the right to remain
silent. Anything you say or sign will be used against you in a court of
law.
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You have the right to
examine/present evidence and question witnesses against you, but not
really.
Please
purchase disability insurance/other health insurance to protect
yourself and your
family in the event of an injury at work,
Other
injured workers have
lost their homes and their life savings during disputed w/c claims.
It can take months to get a hearing and
multiple years to get a binding decision concerning a disputed issue.
During
this time you will
receive no lost time benefits or medical treatment.
Please
prepare accordingly.
Social Security Office is
located at 580 BURNSIDE AVENUE EAST HARTFORD,
CT
06108 1-800-772-1213.
Connecticut Legal Aid -The legal
services programs in Connecticut are a group of nonprofit organizations
which
provide legal assistance in civil matters to low-income persons.
Services are
free Phone: 203.946.4811
Food
Pantry, 466 Main Street Manchester, CT 06045 (860) 647-8003
Suicide
Prevention - WheelerClinic.org
91
Northwest Dr, Plainville - (860)
747-3434
Good Luck, see you at the polls, 2010,
Governor Merry RellSmells.com
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