Working Hard for the Hardworking People of Connecticut

October 2023

The Three Simplest Things You Can Do To Prevent A Work Injury

When you head into work everyday there are some basic things that you can do to make sure you have a successful and safe day at work.  You can do your best to have a good relationship with your supervisor, you can maintain good relationships with your co-workers, you can follow any and all safety guidelines that are provided to you by your employer, among other things.  These few items can make your work life quite nice and help you have success at work.  

Staying Safe On Halloween

A recent study found that 35 million children go trick-or-treating on Halloween. For many children it is one of the most memorable nights of the year. While many of the fears surrounding Halloween involve
ghosts and goblins, there is a more practical worry for parents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) did a study of data between 1994-2017 and found that children were 18 times

Connecticut Construction Worker Experience Workplace Injury Due To A Fall

There are a bunch of different types of workplace injuries that can result in a  Connecticut workers’ compensation claim.  Some can be mild in nature and not require a lot of time away from the workplace, while others can be more severe and require a worker to be away from her/his job for many months or even for years.  While the severity of the injury does not determine whether or not a claim is approved or denied, it certainly can create great complications in assessing a particular claim.

Aging Workers May Have Increased Risks Of A Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Injury For These Reasons

There are a wide variety of injuries that can occur when you’re in your workplace and as you age there is a chance that these injuries may become more frequent.  While there is no guarantee that because you are getting older you will be more likely to become injured while at work, there are certainly some reasons why it may happen.  When you become injured, whatever your age, you may need to file a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim that should in no way factor in your age in determining your outcome.&nb

The Risk Of These Injuries Increase In The Fall For Firefighters

Hero isn’t too strong a word to use when describing firefighters.  These dedicated public servants risk their lives daily to help protect your lands and our property from damage and it is a dangerous job to say the least.  Those that put their lives on the line are facing more and more dangers as the weather cools down a bit this fall and the risk of wildfires begins to increase.

Pedestrian Safety At The Heart Of Investment In Hartford Streets

After a record year of Connecticut pedestrian accidents , state and city officials are doing everything they can to mitigate the risks for pedestrians throughout the state.  In Hartford, that means a $19 million investment that is being made, via a federal grant, to improve safety and security for those who are walking or cycling throughout the city.

Hurt at Work? What are You entitled to?

As workers’ compensation practitioners we are often asked what benefits an injured worker is entitled to, and is there an award for pain and suffering.  Answered simply, if you are injured at work you are entitled to have your medical treatment covered and to be paid for your lost wages as you miss time from work due to the injury.  However, there is no award for pain and suffering like you could recover in a personal injury claim.

Headed To The Ballpark? Beware Of These Potential Connecticut Slip And Fall Injuries

It’s America’s pastime.  A sport that we all cherish and love so dearly and what better way to celebrate the cooling weather then with a trip to the ballpark.  That is, until an idyllic American afternoon turns into a dangerous Connecticut slip and fall accident that leaves you or someone you are with injured and headed to a long recovery.

Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Claims Should Be Filed In Short Order

If you experience an injury at work or you contract a disease while in your workplace you may be entitled to file a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim to receive compensation for your injury or time missed from work as the result of the disease you have contracted.  However, if you wait too long, you may not have as great of a chance of being compensated fairly or at all for your injury.  It is for this reason that prompt reporting is so critical.

15% Of Workplace Injuries Are Caused By Slips, Trips And Falls. Here’s How To Protect Yourself

According to the National Safety Council, 15% of all workplace injuries in the United States are attributed to slips, trips and falls.  This is a staggeringly high number, considering these types of injuries are often preventable and should not lead to a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim, but they often do.  Many of the things that cause these types of injuries can be fixed or prevented by general maintenance at a workplace.