The most important thing you can do during the winter months is to avoid getting into a Connecticut auto accident.  Driving safe and following all of the rules of the road will keep you out of this mess. That said, if you do find yourself in a car accident there are a...

When you are injured at your workplace you may be concerned that in order to receive workers’ compensation benefits you need to use your employer’s designated physician, but that is only partially true. Under Connecticut law, you are able to choose your own attending...

If you were injured on the job and have filed a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim, you will eventually reach a point that is referred to as your maximum medical improvement (MMI.)  But what does this term mean and how does it affect your claim. When you reach...

Not all Connecticut Workers’ Compensation cases are created equal.  In fact, you’d be hard pressed to find any two cases that were exactly alike.  That being said, typical workers’ compensation cases follow similar paths to resolution. When you are injured at work and...

According to the Connecticut Transportation Safety Research Center at the University of Connecticut teens who have been involved in a Connecticut auto accident this year are experiencing the lowest number of fatalities within the last five years. These numbers are...

Teen drivers participate in far riskier behaviors than older drivers which result in a significantly higher rate of fatality among this group.  Drivers between the age of 16 and 19 have a much greater risk of getting into a fatal accident then drivers who are over 20....

Teen drivers are far more likely than adult drivers to get into a Connecticut auto accident. While a recent study found that teen deaths from accidents are down significantly in Connecticut in the last 5 years, these drivers still have a decidedly higher risk of...

The opioid epidemic is reaching across all aspects of our lives to people we know and spend a significant amount of time with.  This may include our co-workers who may be battling addiction right now.  Addiction is a serious matter for the user, but it can also impact...

While Connecticut auto accidents are a large source of accidental death, they may not be the largest cause of death nationwide anymore.  In fact, a recent study by the National Safety Council found that the #1 cause of accidental death in the United States is now...

When you’ve been injured on the job, the severity of your injury may require a long-term healing process that will be overseen by your medical provider.  After you’ve filed your Connecticut workers’ compensation claim your progress will be monitored.   Depending on...