While the state of Connecticut only requires those motorcycle riders under the age of 18 to wear a helmet when riding, those over that age may reconsider not wearing a helmet after reviewing these statistics from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
For years groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) have been trying to instill into the minds of Americans that the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol are far greater than any other risky behavior behind the wheel. Now we have the data to prove that beyond a
When you’re walking down a sidewalk and you slip and fall and get injured it is possible that you can file a case against the person whose property you were on. It is possible that the accident occurred as a result of something that the property owner did or didn’t do.
It’s not entirely a surprise that drivers under the age of 20 are often more likely to get into a Connecticut auto accident than their adult counterparts. After all, teenagers are new drivers and do not have the experience that is needed to approach every situation that they may face on
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) there were nearly 900 deaths as a result of a bicycle accident in 2018. This is an incredibly high number of fatalities, some of which may have been prevented if the cyclists had avoided certain situations.
It is impossible to predict whether a helmet will help prevent a fatality as a result of a Connecticut bike accident, because all accidents are different. However, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) a bike helmet is one of the best ways to pro
It may be the case that after a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim you are medically cleared to return to your workplace. At that point, it is entirely possible that your injury may recur and require additional time away from your workplace. If this is the case, there are ste
When you’ve been injured on the job and are planning on filing a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim there are three types of claims that your injury might fall into. These are clearly defined by the state statute.
Connecticut workers’ compensation claims can take on all forms. Injuries at work can be mild to severe and everything in between. There are also a wide category of injuries that happen on the job, but what is the injury type that leads to the most amount of days off for employees?
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All jobs have risks. Even someone who sits at a desk all day can be prone to an accident which could lead to a serious injury. If you are injured on the job it could be considered a Connecticut workers’ compensation case.
