If, while on the job, you find yourself injured and you perform the critical first step of reporting your injury to your employer, that employer is required by law to send you for medical attention.  The medical attention you receive at the time of your injury can be...

The state of Connecticut has developed a workers’ compensation system that establishes guidelines around injuries at work.  The system sets out certain policies and procedures that are designed to ensure a smooth and fair process. Recently the State of Connecticut...

One of the most exciting things you can do when you’re a teenager is to get your driver’s license.  A driver’s license represents independence and a sign that you are growing up and becoming a responsible young adult.  This excitement, of course, comes with increased...

A recent study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic looked at the impact that in-car infotainment systems had on a driver’s ability to keep their mental and physical attention on the road.  The study looked at 40 infotainment systems installed in 2017 and 2018 model year...

We’ve talked a lot about what you should do to keep yourself safe on the Connecticut roadways in the winter months, but what about the things you absolutely should not do.  These don’ts will keep you just as safe as the dos will and they are incredibly important to...

Our friends at AAA have made some recommendations on how you can inspect your car and it’s systems to ensure a safe winter driving season.  These recommendations amount to a five point check that can help you stay safe and avoid a Connecticut auto accident.   Point...

Each year when winter weather hits local and state authorities will often issue travel advisories.  Some are more severe than others. If a storm is not that bad, it may come across as a suggestion from officials, but if a storm is going to be dire the warning will...

In the state of Connecticut the Workers’ Compensation Commission sets a maximum weekly financial benefit that a worker may be entitled to if injured on the job. The number that is set by the commission is based on the average weekly wage in the state. If you are...

We all spend a good amount of our time at our jobs. It stands to reason that because of the long amount of time we spend at our jobs that an injury may occur. Some injuries like slips, falls, and cuts are fairly common, but there are others that do occur and can lead...

When you’re at work you should be aware of some common injuries that can occur which may result in you filing a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim. These injuries can range in severity, but they are all common and can leave you out of work or worse yet unable to...