Summer is a great time of year to do a lot of fun activities outside, but it can cause a lot of difficulty during your commute. When the sun is high in the sky it can cause significant glare on your windshield leading to dangerous driving conditions. Driving with the sun in your face can be the root cause of a Connecticut auto accident.
The time between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the 100 Deadliest Days on the roads for teen drivers. The inexperience of teen drivers is more likely to lead to a Connecticut auto accident during these days than at any other time throughout the year.
If you’ve ever used the Google Maps app you’re not alone. Throughout the world there are over a billion people who rely on the app to get them to and from their destination efficiently and safely.
When you’re driving along and a phone call comes in over the Bluetooth in your car, should you answer it? The short answer is no. Hands free features in cars may seem a lot safer than using your phone and taking your eyes off the road, but truth be told hands free features can also lead to Connecticut auto accidents.
In a recent study, with results that will surprise few people, it was found that during the COVID-19 pandemic those employees who picked up additional responsibilities at work and/or were also providing caregiving for their children are now experiencing significantly higher rates of burnout and other mental health issues all these months later.
Recently in Waterbury a pedestrian was injured in a hit-and-run accident. The driver, who fled the scene, turned herself in days later to face charges of reckless driving, criminal attempt at first-degree manslaughter, and other serious charges. The victim was immediately transported to a nearby hospital due to the severity of her injuries.
One of the nation’s largest employers and a significant employer here in Connecticut is Amazon. The CEO of the company Jeff Bezos recently discussed the on-going issue that the company is facing due to a significant rise in workplace injuries at its warehouses. Now their company is taking some action.
The National Safety Council (NSC) has gathered data and put together a list of the top workplace hazards that are not roadway related. Some of the items on this list may surprise you, but all should be taken seriously and be addressed by employers to avoid unnecessary Connecticut workers’ compensation claims.
According to the National Safety Council (NSC) the cost of workers going to work each year is approaching $150 billion annually. The cost in dollars is important for employers, but for workers the true cost is that working under the stress of being fatigued can cause you to make mistakes and not be safe while at work. A fatigued worker is one that is more likely to get injured and file a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, workers are returning to their jobs with increased mental distress. In fact, 40% of all Americans said they will be returning to their jobs with an increased level of mental stress. Employers will begin to discover that increased mental health issues may lead to more safety issues which in turn may lead to Connecticut workers’ compensation claims.
As the United States continues to battle out of the COVID-19 global pandemic and workers are returning to warehouses and offices, mental health is becoming an issue for workplace safety. In fact, 40% of all workers who are returning to the workforce say that they are facing some level of mental distress. This level of mental distress may have a direct impact on the number of Connecticut workers’ compensation claims that are filed moving forward in the years to come.
