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August 28, 2023 To All our Past Present and Future Clients (Friends and Family included): I just wanted to sincerely thank you for permitting me to represent you in your past or current legal matter. It is and was my pleasure to meet and deal with your case. Thank you again. If I can ever be of further assistance to you or someone you know in the future please let me know. My law practice is uniquely focused on: 1. Auto Crashes; 2. Slip and Fall cases; 3. Social Security Disability matters; 4. Sex Abuse cases and 5. Mass Torts.

OUR MAIN BUSINESS IS NOT TO SEE WHAT DIMLY LIES AT A DISTANCE BUT TO  DO WHAT CLEARLY LIES AHEAD    THOMAS CARLYLE     

Slip and fall and premises liability cases can affect our senior population greatly.  A great Publication which describes in detail the legal rights of seniors when falling and getting hurt is set out in the link in this blog which is https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/accidents/injuries_falls_e...

Whether you need assistance for: 1. Housing. 2. Child Care. 3. Energy Assistance. 4. Health Care. 5. Substance Abuse Treatment. 6. Veterans Services. 7. Food. 8. Suicide Prevention. 9. Job Training. 10. Senior Services. Connecticut 211 Hotline services can help please check out the lin...

For all Seniors struggling to find the answers to questions regarding Social Security Benefits there is a great resource from Caring.com.    Please go to the following link to get all answers to many of your questions about Social Security Benefits.  The link is https://www.caring.com/caregivers/social-security/ Lauren Winer Beck 

Last month I wrote an article on setting goals for 2023. This month I thought an appropriate follow up would be on time managwment. Time management is a concept used by lawyers, business people, housewives, students etc. and any other person who wants to make productive use of their time in ord...

2022 is coming to a close.  In welcoming the new year, it is time to take stock of your goals that you set for 2023.  When selecting a goal, perhaps you can think about what you want to accomplish in different areas of your life.  For example, what kind of work do you want to do or what kind of c...

Wishing you a wonderful thanksgiving. What a wonderful time of the year as the holidays approach and the weather gets colder. So important to take some time to count your many blessings and celebrate all that life has to offer each and every one of us. We started baking cakes and corn breads t...

TO ALL OUR CLIENTS AND FRIENDS Wishing you all have a great summer and enjoy all this warm weather. I just wanted to thank the many of you that have been so kind and referred law business to us.  Whether it has been an auto accident case, a trip and fall case or a social security disability cas...

If you have been injured in car accident or a slip and fall accident in Stratford or Bridgeport please call me right away.  I will always keep you informed about your case and answer any questions you have.  I will take the stress out of the process and help you get the money you deserve for your...

In July of 2021 Governor Ned Lamont signed into law the new highway usage tax which will impose a fee on large commercial trucks weighing in excess of 26000 pounds with the highest fee for trucks weighing in excess of 80000 pounds.  The purpose of the law is to raise revenues to repair the damage...

On cruise ships anyone can be sexually assaulted at any time and in any location.  Many vacationers are so focused on the planned activities of the trip they sometimes forget to remain vigilant to watch out for criminal activity on the cruise ship.  Unbeknownst to many vacationers  crime does oc...

I am known by many of my friends, relatives and clients as big fan of self-help(self-improvement) books and articles. I love to read how to books on practically every topic known to mankind. Such as:                 1. How to clean.                 2. How to practice Law.                 3. H...

Once again the holiday season is upon us. For many of us we will be spending it with family and friends. Though some of us will have to make other arrangements to celebrate as many of us have few relatives left and have friends who moved away and have lost touch. It is important to celebrate th...

When you trip and fall and get injured at a business you are patronizing what should you do? 1. Seek medical help immediately if you are injured. 2. Identify specifically what caused you to fall.  Was it water? A banana peel? Or some other substance.  This is very important in proving your case...

Getting denied on your initial application for disability benefits is a common occurrence.  Don't give up.  You have 60 days to file an appeal after the denial.  Your better off to seek legal advice from an attorney to help  you  with your appeal. Call me with questions.  Attorney Lauren Winer...

If you fail to follow your doctor's treatment plan, you will have a difficult time convincing social security that you have a severe impairment that prevents you from working. Have a great day. Lauren Winer Beck 

You are smashed in the rear by another vehicle on the highway.  Your day has just been ruined.  Your car is a mess.  This is not what you bargained for when you woke that morning.  But some quick advice to you go to the hospital or doctor and get checked out.  You never know what might have happe...

Your attorney files a lawsuit on your behalf because you suffered severe injuries and the insurance company will not pay a fair settlement.  Your life is now an open book to the insurance companies and its team of lawyers.  ESPECIALLY YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS.  If you put something on your soci...

Just a short note to touch base with our clients, friends and family.  Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the summer as the country is underway and recovering from the Covid 19. The trials that were scheduled for last year many were put over to this year and for 2022.  The Judicial docket ...

With summer on the horizon, Covid dwindling, another transitional change is upon us.  As much of the economy is re opening especially the restaurants and theaters.   I did a lot of adapting and reinventing my life style.  Particularly, with meal planning and cooking 99 percent of all meals.  Fur...

Great news!!! It looks like the Biden Administration is seriously considering a proposal under the America First Act to raise the benefit amount for Supplemental Social Security Benefits or SSI and also raise the asset limit.  Currently, SSI benefits are $794.00 a month and the asset limit is $20...

Just a short note to wish everyone a Happy Spring. Hope you all are coping well with the effects of Covid and take solace in the fact that the Pandemic will be behind us soon and become a distant memory. Many of my legal cases has been postponed or are being held remotely via zoom technology.  ...

Time management is so important because how we choose to spend our time determines much of what we accomplish in life.  That is why it is so vital to have a plan for each day's objectives on set goals. Ask yourself, what plan you have for the time you spend each day.  How many hours do you work ...