Those negatively impacted by the bad choices of others often try to be gracious, at least initially. They may try to work cooperatively with the person or business who caused their injuries. They may also try to cover their losses using insurance. Unfortunately, both...
Seat belts have been a mandatory vehicle feature for decades. Automotive manufacturers have to install restraint systems for their vehicles to be street-legal. Motorists also need to wear their seatbelts and ensure that passengers wear them for optimal safety....
Since dogs are referred to as humans’ best friends, how often they bite humans can seem shocking. Whether you’ve been bitten by a dog before or not, you can imagine the physical and emotional trauma a victim can suffer when they’re attacked by an animal that is...
Workers’ compensation laws are designed to cover the costs of medical care, wage replacement and other specific concerns to employees who suffer an injury or illness as a result of their employment-related activities. Does an injured worker have the freedom to choose...
A recent study by the National Safety Council’s shows that the number of semi-truck crashes with fatalities has gone up 49% between 2012 and 2022. This is bad news for others on the road. When a semi-truck is involved in an accident, the consequences can be much more...
Most people expect very simple process when seeking compensation from an insurance company after an accident occurs. After all, many insurance providers advertise aggressively and claim that their company offers fast and generous payments. Those involved in car...
There’s no such thing as an accident-free workplace – not even an office job. Injuries happen all the time in the workplace. Most of the time, the only remedy that an injured worker has is through workers’ compensation. With rare exceptions, they cannot sue their...
Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a rare but serious condition that is often related to car accidents – but it’s not very well known by most people. What makes cauda equina syndrome particularly devastating is that victims can actually walk away from a wreck thinking...
Those driving or riding in passenger vehicles in Connecticut often take for granted that they have the protection of liability insurance. The state requires that drivers invest in basic bodily injury and property damage liability coverage, as well as additional forms...
Many workers do their jobs diligently even when their work makes them uncomfortable or triggers pain symptoms. For those in blue-collar professions, for example, working through discomfort and pain can be a source of personal pride. People often derive much of their...