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December 2023

Co-Workers Involved In Deadly Crash, Is It Considered A Workplace Injury

Some injuries that occur outside of your workplace can still be considered a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim.  Every situation is different and many times if you are clocked in at work and you get injured, even if you are not in your workplace, your injury may be considered something that is covered by your workers’ compensation.  However, there are situations where you are co-workers with someone and even in the proximity of work and the injury does not constitute workers’ compensation.

An “Off-Duty” Injury Could Result In A Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Claim

A recent incident in Milford, CT led to an off-duty firefighter coming to the rescue of a driver who had hit a tree and had the car rollover.  The off-duty firefighter arrived on the scene, helped the driver and then left the scene so those firefighters who were on-duty could complete the task of getting the driver the help that they needed.  The firefighter who was off-duty was not hurt i

Preparing Your Vehicle For The WInter May Help You Avoid A Connecticut Car Accident

Winter weather is here and as much as we may not like to think about being bundled up in our jackets and sweaters, it is unavoidable.  Winter weather means not just colder temperatures, but more treacherous road conditions which can easily lead to a Connecticut auto accident which just might leave you distraught over the winter season from the very beginning.  

Don’t Ever Do This One Thing If You’re In A Connecticut Car Accident, Instead, Do This

If you are ever involved in a Connecticut car accident you may become scared and startled by the impact of the crash and panic once the dust settles.  Even if you’ve been reading along with our blog and have a firm grasp on what to do when you’re in an accident you may not be approaching it with a clear head.  After all, it can be very challenging to be in your right mind when you’ve been hit or you’ve hit someone else with your vehicle.

Three Safety Checks To Perform Before Cold Weather To Keep Your Car Prepared For Safe Driving

Love it or hate it, the cold weather is coming and that means changes to everything from your wardrobe to the way your car reacts to the road and everything in between.  Just like you wouldn’t wear summer clothes in the winter, you don’t want your car to be “wearing” the same gear in the winter that it “wears” in the summer months.  If you do not give your car attention before the cold weather comes you could be asking for it to be involved in a Connecticut car  accident.&nbs

Three Ways Holiday Shopping Can Lead To A Connecticut Slip And Fall Accident

To some, it’s the most wonderful time of the year.  To others, there is a lot of chaos that comes with the holiday season.  Whether you’re jolly or glum this holiday season, if you plan to head out and do any shopping there are some pitfalls you should be aware of that could leave you injured as the result of a Connecticut slip and fall accident.  

Agriculture Jobs Present A High Risk Of Injury, Resulting In A Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Claim

The days of the family farm may be dangerously close to coming to an end, but there are still situations where workers are being put at risk of injury.  That was the case for a Winsted man who was paralyzed after he was attacked by a bull in heat while working on a farm in Harwinton.