AAA has identified the period of time between Memorial Day and Labor Day as the “100 Deadliest Days” of driving for teens behind the wheel. In fact, AAA reports that 30% of all teen fatalities due to auto accidents occur in the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
There is something so magical about seeing the sparkle of fireworks up in the air as they boom overhead and ring in another wonderful celebration. It is exciting to see them after someone else has lit them, but it can also be exhilarating to light them yourself. However, setting off fireworks in your own yard or someone else’s yard has the potential to lead to a Connecticut personal injury accident.
People often think of manufacturing and construction as a young person's game, but there are plenty of people who have been working in these industries for years and will continue to do so until they hit retirement age. It is those who have been on the job for years that must take action to prevent themselves from getting into a situation where they are filing a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim.
Typically when you are on summer vacation and you injure yourself you wouldn’t consider that injury a Connecticut workers’ compensation injury because by definition an injury must be sustained while on the job. However, are there circumstances where an injury could occur while on vacation and then lead to a workers’ compensation claim? The answer is somewhat complicated.
The summer months bring many jobs where employees are required to be around water. There are the obvious ones like a lifeguard or a fisherman, but there are also less obvious jobs like a pool technician or a long-shoreman. Anytime there is water involved in your job there is an opportunity to have unusual hazards that often lead to Connecticut workers’ compensation injuries.
As we have discussed on this blog in recent months, a recent Traveler’s Insurance report was released in which it identified the fact that 33% of all workers’ compensation claims were made by those employees who were on the job in their first year. This staggering number stands to be mirrored in the numbers for Connecticut workers’ compensation claims.
The summer months are filled with fun and excitement, especially if you have young kids around who are constantly on the move. It is important to show your kids a good time, but also keep them safe from the dangers of getting into a Connecticut auto accident or other issues that might arise when in the car.
There is something iconic about driving down the road in the summertime with the top down from your convertible. The wind is blowing in your hair and your music might be up a touch too loud. You might think that this makes you more likely to get into a Connecticut auto accident.
It is that time of year again, time for festivals and fairs to be all around us. The state is abuzz with excitement of kids anxious to get cotton candy and ride on all the rides, but let’s not forget the people who actually make these festivals run. Without the ride operators, game purveyors and food workers, festivals wouldn’t be the same. It is with that in mind that we look at the possibility that these festival workers may find themselves in a situation where they are needing to file a Connecticut wor
Landscaping and groundskeeping crews are out in full force this time of year with many seasonal hires on their teams. Many companies have a wide array of experience levels for their employees. However, whether you are a new hire or an experienced landscaper or groundskeeper there are quite a few types of injuries that may result in a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim.
There are few sounds in the world sweeter than the laughter and joy emanating from a child while they are playing on the playground. While we love that joy, we also know that there are some hazards that you should be aware of and should make your child aware of when they are playing on the playground. There are ways to avoid a Connecticut slip and fall accident while at the playground so everyone can go home happy and healthy and come back for more later in the summer.<
The weather has a surprisingly outsized impact on the mindset of dogs. Our K9 friends can experience mood changes that swing wildly as the weather changes. In the winter months they can be docile and as the temperatures rise in the summer they can be active, but often ornery. This, of course, has a direct impact on the likelihood that they will lash out at unfamiliar humans and commit a Connecticut dog bite injury.
What could be better than heading out on to the open road with some friends or your family for a good old fashioned summer road trip? The only thing standing in your way is the prospect of getting into a Connecticut auto accident. An accident most assuredly would derail your fun and cause a dream scenario to turn into a nightmare outcome.
Summertime is here and there is no better sound than kids playing poolside. The laughter and the sheer joy that a pool in the summer elicits from kids is something that will harken you back to your days as a kid. We would venture a guess that you may also remember hearing adult after adult say to you when you were a kid, “no running on the pool deck.” These wise adults were trying to keep you safe and as an adult now you may find yourself saying this to the kids playing around the pool.
There are many reasons why you should, as a motorcycle rider, take specific precautions to protect your safety while riding your bike throughout the state. Taking precautions can not only keep you from getting into a Connecticut motorcycle accident but they can also protect other drivers on the road from damage or injury. It is not only the safe thing to do, it is the right thing to do to keep you and your community safe.
Art is all around us. It is something that we often admire and enjoy as a visual addition to our world. However, until now, there has not been tremendous support for “asphalt art” , that is, colorful art that is painted on streets as non-traditional markings to encourage drivers to drive cautiously.
