Whether you work on the factory floor or on the roof of a construction site, you may be exposed to a variety of occupational diseases that could lead to the need to file a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim.   First it is important to define what an occupational...

Spring weather brings out pedestrians and cyclists on Connecticut roadways. Cyclists in particular present a new hazard to driving that did not exist in earnest during the winter months. While cyclists should be alert and aware of their surroundings, you too, as a...

In the course of filing your workers’ compensation claim you may hear the term informal hearing. This term can seem both scary and simple at the same time. First, the word informal implies something that is easy and quick. Second, the word hearing may sound scary and...

Previously on this blog we’ve discussed the dangers that can lie around every turn down an aisle at the grocery store, but did you know that slip and fall dangers can involve more than just the groceries on the shelf? In fact, slip and fall injuries happen all of the...

If you find yourself in a situation where you need to file a workers’ compensation claim you will hear the term “claimant” very often throughout the process. The “claimant” is the person who is filing the claim, in all likelihood it is you. While in a case when you’ve...

This weekend when you are headed to the grocery store you may just start to look at the store differently. The grocery store is a place where accidents are much more prone then in any other type of store. While slip and fall injuries certainly happen at other types of...

Workplace Deaths: What the Numbers Tell Us Over Time The dangers of unsafe working conditions are not new, but national data shows how persistent and troubling workplace deaths continue to be. Workplace Deaths by the Numbers In 2018, the United States Department of...

Every year that passes we are faced with a new and changing definition of what it means to be a safe driver. When we are young a seat belt and low speeds are the expectations for driving safely.  As we get older, along with these important safe driving tips, there are...

A recent survey of deaths related to the workplace done by the Connecticut Department of Labor found that 48 people died while on the job last year. This represented a 23% increase in deaths over the average number of deaths in Connecticut. In order to understand...

The seasons are changing and while winter in Connecticut this year hasn’t been what we would call a New England winter, spring may turn out to be just what we expect.  Driving in the springtime may not seem like a treacherous time, but it can be.   Before you head out...