When you think of a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim the first thing that comes to mind is not often eye injuries, but serious injuries can occur on the job that could impact your ability to see.   Very often eye injuries can be prevented by using protective...

The state of Connecticut has no shortage of workers’ compensation attorneys who can help guide you through the often difficult waters of a claim.  However, there are a select few who have gone through the rigorous process of being board certified. Board certified...

There are many attorneys in the state of Connecticut that handle Connecticut workers’ compensation cases.  When you look to find out how many of those attorneys have been board certified the number drops dramatically.  In fact, in our state there are approximately 50...

Distracted driving has become one of the biggest causes of car accidents across the country. The National Safety Council reports one in every four crashes involves someone chatting, texting, e-mailing, snapping, or sharing on a mobile device. Connecticut law prohibits...

The State of Connecticut and any municipality have very strict guidelines one must follow in order for their CT injury lawyer to file suit in court on their behalf. The State and its cities and towns have sovereign immunity which requires plaintiffs in a case (the...

It is mid-August and we are near the tail end of the 100 deadliest days (the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day where teens are more often in fatal accidents). Astudy suggests that limiting teenage driving, or any driving for that matter, on Friday or Saturday...

Children across our state will be heading back to school in the coming weeks. It is important to speak with them about safety in getting to school as well as to take necessary precautions as a motorist. Sharing the road with school buses, pedestrians and bicyclists in...

The weather is warm and everyone is out and about - including our canine friends! You’re out walking along – alone or taking your own dog for a walk – and you spot a stray or loose dog at a distance. A fight between both dogs could easily ensue – with you and your pet...

Connecticut workers experience their fare share of accidents that lead to injury. In some cases, an accident is simply just an accident, in some cases an accident can be pinpointed to a reason why an accident occured.  The following areas are some of the most common...

As the dog days of summer progress, so does the mercury on the thermometer and heat-related illness. Outdoor workers are especially vulnerable as their job is quite physical. Each year people die from working in the heat and humidity. Employers are responsible for...