After you’ve been injured at work you may not be in a good frame of mind to file a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim, but the truth is that you need to make sure you are not making common mistakes when you’re filing, because otherwise your claim process might get slowed down and you could go far too long without compensation for your injury.
There are quite a few categories of injuries that can occur in the workplace that may lead to a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim, but one category that doesn’t get as much attention is contact injuries. These incredibly common injuries happen in a wide variety of professions and despite the fact that they are slightly lesser known, they can be quite serious.
Now that the school year is well under way, it’s important that we understand that some of the people who support students are in a situation where they may be injured at work. It may not be one of the professions that we often think about when we think about those who might get hurt while performing the duties of their job, but bus drivers, who transport our kids to and from school each day, are in a situation that may lead to a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim.
When a recent incident involving a worker who was trimming trees led to him falling and being trapped in a “boom” truck it was important to underscore the dangers that these workers face on a regular basis. Those who trim trees for a living traverse some of the tallest structures anywhere in our society to make needed changes to the landscape. It is a harrowing job and one that comes with significant risks.
Over the past few months the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has undertaken a pilot program where cameras are being employed in work zones to keep workers safe and prevent Connecticut auto accidents from those who are on the road driving at high speeds through these treacherous sections of road. These cameras are being placed on SUVs that are parked in work site and are keeping an “eye” on those cars and trucks that are passing through the work zones.
Forty years ago the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched its first ever Drunk Driving Prevention campaign. Four decades later it is still critical to get the word out about the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol and how it can lead to deadly Connecticut auto accidents.
There are few things as beautiful as the first giggles of a newborn baby and when you hold her/him in your arms for the first time you know that it is your sworn duty to protect this little one at all costs. Even before you hear these giggles you are already thinking about how you might go about protecting your new arrival from the dangers of the world.
Because we share the road with so many vehicles and a variety of different types of vehicles present different safety challenges, it is important that all of us work together to keep our neighbors safe. This is particularly true as cars are sharing the road with motorcycles more and more and while safety measures should be taken by the motorcyclists, there are also some things that drivers of cars can do to help prevent a Connecticut motorcycle accident.
The state of Connecticut is one of many U.S. states that has passed legislation initiating a “graduated” licensing system for teens in an effort to reduce the number of teens involved in Connecticut auto accidents. These types of laws have been implemented throughout the U.S. and a new study finds that the laws, in conjunction with other factors, may be the reason that fewer and fewer teens are choosing to get their licenses.
When you get into a car and start on your journey you may have heard that the dangers presented by being distracted by something can lead to a Connecticut auto accident. Depending on the severity of your distraction this accident can become quite serious and lead to injuries or even worse outcomes.
Getting hurt at work can be a scary thing and if it’s never happened to you before you may not know what to do next. If you are injured you may need to file a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim so you can be compensated for your injury and you can make sure that you get the proper treatment that you need as the result of your injury.
