Car accidents occur for various reasons, but some factors consistently top the list. It’s important for drivers to know what they are so that they can strive to drive safely every time they get behind the wheel. Most accidents happen because of human error. Other...
Getting attacked by a dog can leave you with painful injuries and disfiguring scars and put you at risk of serious illnesses like rabies. Children can be especially vulnerable to major harm from a large, aggressive dog. The physical and emotional effects can last for...
You may feel like your workday begins well before you get to your job site, especially if you have a long commute – but that’s not how your employer or workers’ compensation sees it. Broadly speaking, your commute is considered “your time,” and of no direct benefit to...
Connecticut uses the rule of modified comparative negligence when dealing with car crash claims. This means two things: Firstly, you cannot make a successful claim if the court finds you are more at fault than the other party – i.e. if you were more than 50% to blame....
One of the most important steps to take after a car crash in Connecticut involves figuring out who is at fault. Although both drivers should have insurance, it will be the driver responsible for the crash who will typically have to provide coverage for the other...
People get hurt on the job under many different circumstances. Some workers develop cancer because of on-the-job exposure to asbestos and other known human carcinogens, like tobacco smoke. Others end up injured by heavy equipment or tools used on the job. Many of the...
People often approach a dog enthusiastically with little regard for their personal safety. After all, the average canine is happy to interact with humans and will often greet them with a wagging tail. However, there are also dogs who are very defensive of their...
Most of us have been in a car accident at some point. Serious wrecks with long-term bodily injury to someone involved are (thankfully) much less common in Connecticut. Still, they do happen virtually every day in the Nutmeg State. No matter how skilled and experienced...