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October 2020

Study Finds Drivers Engage In Risky Behavior Even Though They Know It Could Lead To A Connecticut Auto Accident

Humans. We do things all the time that we know are risky for us to do. We eat too many fatty foods. We go bungee jumping. We engage in behaviors all the time that we know we shouldn’t do, but we want to do. That’s why it was no surprise that a recent study conducted indicated that drivers act in the same manner.

The recent study showed that a large variety of dangerous behaviors are taking place behind the wheel, even when they lead to injuries or worse, death.

Here are some of the takeaway statistics from this study.

Three Pictures You Need To Take If You’re Involved In A Connecticut Slip and Fall Accident

One of the most important things to do if you are ever injured in a Connecticut slip and fall accident is to document the scene. This is true if you are injured at a local grocery store or on a neighborhood sidewalk. Certainly, these two scenarios will be different in many ways, but there will be some similarities to them as well.

Beware Of Higher Than Normal Traffic Of Kids On Streets During Distance Learning

Normally at this time of year, students are heading back to the classroom and roads free up of kids running around and playing outside, but this year is going to be a little bit different. With most kids learning from home and recess now being held in the streets, the difference between the volume of kids on the streets from summer to fall will seem very small.

The End Of Daylight Savings Time Presents Greater Risks For A Connecticut Bicycle Accident

With cooler temperatures comes shorter days and longer nights. The autumn air may feel good, but the darker skies present some risks to those of us who enjoy outdoor recreation. Connecticut bicycle accidents tend to increase in the months of September, October, and November as temperatures are still warm enough to ride, but the shorter days leave less time.

Why Wearing A Seatbelt In The Backseat Can Save Your Life In A Connecticut Auto Accident

Have you ever been riding with someone in the backseat of your car who refused to wear a seatbelt? There is a long standing misconception that riding in the backseat of a car is safer than riding in the front seat. This is, of course, not true. 

When you are riding in the backseat of a car and you get into a Connecticut auto accident and not wearing your seatbelt you will effectively become a missile that will travel at 35 mph (on average) into the back of the driver forcing him/her into the steering column or windshield and severely injuring or killing them.

Here’s What Happens If You Are Unable To Return To Your Job After An Illness or Injury

If you are injured on the job and it leads to an injury that is so severe that you cannot return to your job, what are you supposed to do? First, you should file your Connecticut workers’ compensation claim and collect the benefits that are due to you. The good news after that is that your employer is required to find you suitable work, if you so desire.

Just 5% Of All Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Make It To This Stage Of The Process

In the state of Connecticut, workers’ compensation claims often go undisputed. That means that when you experience an injury at work your employer allows you to take the time you need away from work and all of the parties involved will agree to the medical treatment and benefits due  you at the time of the injury.

What Are 308a Benefits When Involved In A Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Claim

When you file a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim you may be granted permanent partial disability benefits.  When these benefits run out you may find yourself in a different situation where either you are still unable to return to work or the type of work you can continue to do pays less then you were making in your job at which you were injured.

During A Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Claim What Is A Employer’s/Respondent's Examination

During a time when you are receiving Connecticut workers’ compensation benefits you may need to submit to what is known as an employer’s/respondent’s examination to remain in compliance with your claim.

An employer or the employer’s insurance company may request that an employee be given this type of examination or it may be required by a Workers’ Compensation Commissioner to determine the extent or severity of an injury. The cost of the examination will be covered by the employer/respondent.