Working Hard for the Hardworking People of Connecticut

April 2023

Spring Weather Conditions That May Lead To A Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Claim

There is a lot to love about the spring season.  Flowers are blooming and the weather is warming, but if you work outside, the spring weather can be treacherous.  Working in spring weather conditions may lead to an accident and an injury which could become a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim.  

What types of weather conditions can be dangerous for you if you’re working outside during the spring months?

It's Time To Talk About Brain Injury Awareness: Here’s What To Know

One of the most serious injuries your body can experience is a brain injury.  As the brain is the central command center for your entire body it can be life altering if you experience an injury to your brain.  It doesn’t matter how you injure your brain, whether you’ve been in a Connecticut auto accident or are injured at work resulting in a brain injury, these injuries are serious and should be treated as such.

Be Seen At Night And Avoid A Connecticut Auto Accident

Even though the calendar has moved past the shortest days of the year and the nights are getting longer, it is still quite dark at night.  Being a pedestrian anytime during the day can be dangerous and lead to injury, but if you are out walking, running or biking at night you might find yourself in a position of peril.  If you are out and about after dark you are most certainly putting yourself at risk of getting into a Connecticut auto accident that could injure you.  <

Avoid A Connecticut Motorcycle Accident This Spring With These Prep Steps

While we had an unusually warm winter this year here in the Nutmeg State there are still some things that you will want to do to prepare your motorcycle for the spring, even if you took it out to cherish some of the warmth this winter.  If you want to avoid a Connecticut motorcycle accident you can take these steps to get your bike ready for the even warmer weather that’s on the horizon.  

How Does The U.S. Stack Up Internationally On Traffic Safety Issues?

While we are often talking about how you can avoid a Connecticut auto accident it is sometimes equally important to understand where the United States as a country stands as it relates to other countries in the developed world on traffic safety issues.  While these statistics are not always informative of what is happening in our own neck of the woods, they can identify problems that need to be addressed throughout the country to make our Interstate road system safer for all.

Three Things You Can Do To Prevent Your Teen From Being Distracted While Driving

The research is conclusive and it is not good for any teens who think that it is ok to drive while texting or talking on the phone.  In fact, a Connecticut auto accident is six times more likely if you’re dialing a phone number and twenty-three times more likely if you are texting while you’re driving.  Of course this statistic goes for both teens and adults and so it is critical that we all avoid these distractions while driving. 

Most Common Winter Bicycling Injuries And How To Prevent Them

If you love riding your bicycle in the winter, you’re among the brave few who want to battle the conditions to get the exhilarating ride of a lifetime each and every ice cold winter day.  It doesn’t take a Connecticut bicycle accident to get you injured though and it could just be the wear and tear of a cold winter bike ride that might sideline you so you need to be careful.