Car insurance is one of those things you hope you never have to use, and while everyone who drives is required to have it, very few people really understand it. This fact isn’t surprising when you consider how complicated and intentionally confusing most car insurance...

Many jobs come with the risk of burn injuries, which are some of the most painful and potentially disfiguring injuries that a person can sustain. Some examples of workers whose work can expose them to a burn injury risk on a daily basis include electricians,...

In 2015, there were 111,497 traffic crashes in Connecticut, or more than 300 every day. Car wrecks can occur for a number of reasons, but some are much more common than others. Below is some information about some of the most common causes of car accidents in...

Almost 19 percent of adults in Connecticut live with some sort of disability, and more than 10 percent suffer from mobility problems. Disabilities and medical conditions could make accidents that someone else caused far more severe. If you were recently in an accident...

If you’ve injured your back on the job, it’s tough. You’re not only hurt, but you’re also looking at time away from work and the uncertainty of a workers’ compensation claim. If you have a preexisting back injury, things are more stressful still. If you’ve hurt your...

Rear-end collisions are among the most common traffic accidents. While many people think “fender-bender” when they think about rear-end accidents, such accidents often involve significant impact and can lead to serious injuries like back and neck injuries. If another...

Traffic signals and signs are in place for a reason—to help keep our roads safer for everyone who travels on them. When drivers engage in driving habits that include ignoring important safety signals—like stop lights—they endanger everyone with whom they share the...

When bicyclists ride alongside traffic, there are many risks that can result in serious crashes and injuries. Connecticut expects drivers to share the road with cyclists as if the bicycles were vehicles just like cars. Unfortunately, drivers often fail to pay close...

Construction site workers have some of the most dangerous jobs, and it shouldn’t be surprising that certain injuries are relatively common in this occupation. For this reason, employers are required to advise their workers on important safety protocols and best...