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With the state reopening, courts that were forced to shut down in March and handle many of their cases remotely via virtual platforms are now able to hold a limited amount of in-person jury trials - with significant changes in protocols and new safety features in place. Several trials have already been completed in multiple Circuits.

The time immediately following a catastrophic injury or death is critical, as is quickly choosing the right legal representation. Here at Conroy Simberg, we are prepared to respond at a moment’s notice to take immediate steps to protect our clients. We have extensive experience representing insurance companies, their insureds, and self-insured companies in all types of general liability and casualty matters, ranging from slip and fall claims and negligent security actions to school and playground accident cases. Our Rapid Response Team is ready to provide informed legal counsel to our clients who are in the unfortunate position of being involved in accidents resulting in catastrophic injury or death.

There can be many severe consequences for a company facing a stop work order, including project delays, thousands of dollars in fines, accusations of insurance fraud, and even felony charges. If a stop work order has been issued for your business, it is essential that you act quickly and contact a reliable workers’ compensation attorney immediately to help your company get back to work.

SARS-CoV-2, known commonly as the novel coronavirus or COVID-19, has caused economic uncertainty and increased scrutiny on safety in the workplace. To help business owners adapt to new protocols and help slow the spread of the virus, OSHA has issued new guidance about increasing the frequency of inspections and new record keeping requirements.

With state and local restrictions lifting, many business owners are making the decision to reopen their doors to remain financially stable, even as they evaluate the risks of providing services for clients during a pandemic. Knowing the dangers of the coronavirus, owners must do everything they can to protect their businesses, which may include asking customers to sign a COVID-19 liability waiver prior to services being rendered.