Working Hard for the Hardworking People of Connecticut

September 2019

Five Things You Can Do Today To Keep Your Kids Safe In The Car

Connecticut auto accidents can be very serious and when you’re transporting around your most precious loved ones it is crucial that you take the steps necessary to protect them.  As parents it is our job to keep children safe always, and especially in the car.

The car is likely one of the most dangerous places your child will be during the day.  Whether zipping from practice to practice or taking a short ride to school, your child will need your attention and protection to make sure all of these daily trips are as safe as can be.

The Obligations That Summer Camps Have To Keep Your Children Safe

As summer winds down and kids are finishing up their summer camp activities it is important to note that when injuries do occur at summer camp there are obligations that camps have to keep children in their care safe.  While not all injuries can be prevented there are logical steps that camps should be aware of and take to prevent as many injuries as possible.

Camps, camp leaders, and camp counselors should:

Know The Signs - A Friendly Dog Might Turn Aggressive

Who doesn’t love an adorable dog that’s playing in the grass?  Maybe you’ve gone over to a neighbor’s house and their dog is so cute you might want to play with him.  Then that cute, playful doggie turns into a territorial and aggressive dog.

This transition plays out all the time and can be hard to spot when fun, innocent playing, turns into aggressive behavior from the dog, that’s why it is important to know just how a dog will show that he is past the point of playing and is turning aggressive.  Knowing these signs will help you to avoid getting bitten by a dog.

Five Things You Should Do If Your Uber Driver Gets Into An Accident

The convenience of a ride sharing service like Uber is proven time and time again.  Getting you to and from a location quickly makes these services appealing.  There is however, a chance that your Uber or Lyft driver may get into an accident, which will put a damper on your plans.

If you are riding in a ridesharing vehicle you will want to take certain steps to make sure that your best interests are being looked out for.  There may be plenty of liability to go around and you, being a passenger, need to protect your interests by taking the following steps:

Workplace Injuries That Can Affect Nurses

The unsung heroes of the medical world are no doubt nurses.  These men and women spend their lives doing the hard work of treating and recovering sick or injured patients.  What happens then when nurses find themselves in a situation that leaves them sick or injured while on the job?

Workplace injuries among nurses are far too common and can be handled similarly to any workers’ compensation claim.  These injuries can include: