Working Hard for the Hardworking People of Connecticut

November 2021

Study Finds Safety Training For High-Risk Jobs Is More Necessary For Workers With Low Emotional Intelligence

It may not be something that you have thought about when you head into work on a typical day.  The question of how emotionally intelligent (EI) you are is one that is likely to have never crossed your mind.  However, a recent study looked at the importance of emotional intelligence for people who are in high-risk jobs and it found that those with a high EI needed far less safety training then those with lower EI.  This important finding could lead to better hiring practices and fewer Connecticut workers’ com

Top 5 Safety Tips To Help Teen Drivers Avoid A Connecticut Auto Accident

The newest drivers among us are teen drivers and it is incumbent on all of us to educate them on the safety steps they need to take to help avoid a Connecticut auto accident.  Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has put together a short list of items that all teens should pay attention to and follow as they start out on their driving journey.

Reluctance Of Construction Workers To Discuss Mental Health With Supervisor May Present A Workplace Danger

A recent study conducted by the American Psychiatric Association Foundation’s Center for Workplace Mental Health, along with the Construction Financial Management Association as well as two insurance companies found that the vast majority of construction companies feel that there is a reluctance among their workers to discuss mental health challenges they may be facing in the workplace.  

A Sudden Event Like A Heart Attack Could Mean A Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Claim

If you work in a job that requires stress and strain on your body it is not unrealistic to think that you may find yourself with a sudden event like a heart attack while at work.  We certainly do not wish this on anyone, but if it were to happen you should know your rights and understand that it could be considered a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim.

Three Types Of Injuries That May Require A Connecticut Premises Liability Attorney

The phrase Connecticut premises liability attorney may sound like a foreign language to some, but in the simplest terms it means that if you are injured on someone’s property, they can be held liable for your injury.  An attorney may be required to help guide you through the process of being fairly compensated for your injury and to recoup your resources that may have been lost.