People understand that certain car crash injuries tend to be quite expensive. People who lose limbs due to traumatic amputations know they need significant compensation to offset their losses. Brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuries...
After a workplace injury, the priority is getting care. The next step is figuring out how to pay for it and keep income steady. Workers’ compensation is meant to help with both, but many employees hesitate because they are unsure about qualifying. The U.S. Bureau of...
Human error is the leading cause of motor vehicle collisions. Frequently, those errors are relatively obvious and therefore preventable. Drivers know it is not safe to get behind the wheel after drinking or to text while driving. They overestimate their skill or...
You didn’t fall because of bad luck. You fell because the ground wasn’t safe. In Connecticut, rain, snow and ice are part of daily life – but that doesn’t mean you should expect to get hurt. When property owners fail to treat walkways or address hazards, people get...
Frequently, dog bite attacks occur on private property. Dogs may become aggressive toward people who enter the yard while they are outside. They may also suddenly attack visitors in the homes of their owners. In such cases, the people injured by aggressive dogs...
Getting hurt at work can turn your world upside down. Some injuries happen more often than others in workplaces. Learning about these common injuries helps you stay aware and know your rights if an accident occurs. Strains and sprains Your muscles and ligaments take a...
People who get hurt at work often have questions about their rights. Most people have limited knowledge about workers' compensation benefits. They might believe inaccurate information that could affect them if they get hurt on the job. Many employees feel anxious at...
One thing that workers are commonly confused about is whether they would be covered by workers’ compensation if they suffer injuries in a work-related vehicle crash. The short answer is that coverage generally depends on how related to their work the crash is. A...
After a long workweek, hitting the open road on your motorcycle might seem like the perfect escape. But a few minutes of wind in your hair, riding helmet-free, may not be worth the consequences of an accident. This is especially true if your livelihood is heavily...
When summer hits in Connecticut, families head to pools to cool off and enjoy the weather. But whether it’s a private backyard pool or a community swimming center, serious injuries can happen. And when they do, the first question many families ask is: Who’s...