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March 2024

Why You Might Face Disputes Over Treatment As Part Of A Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Claim

In the event that you may need to file a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim due to an injury you suffered while at work, you may find yourself in a situation where there are some disputes over the proper treatment of your injuries.  Even if you have followed all of the proper steps to file your claim and you’ve notified all of the right people to make sure your claim goes through, you are not out of the woods yet on your treatment plan.

A Few Ways In Which Working In The Cold Can Lead To A Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Claim

There are quite a few jobs that can lead to injuries and the need to file a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim.  In fact, most jobs have some component to them that could lead to the person performing the job getting injured and having to miss time at work due to the injury.  It doesn’t matter if your job is inside or outside, if you’re lifting heavy boxes or typing long paragraphs, all jobs come with risks.  Risks can vary in severity, but they often do require medical attention and can lead to tim

Three Safety Resolutions To Recommit To To Keep You Safe At Work In 2024

Whether you’re a person who commits to a lot of New Year’s resolutions or someone who thinks they are silly, the new year does present an opportunity to reassess how you’ve been approaching certain things and taking stock in how you could do them better.  For instance, at your job, are there things you could be doing that would keep you safer and would make it less likely that you would get injured and have to miss time away from your job and file a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim?  If you answered ye

If You Have To Get Out Of Your Car On The Highway Do These Things To Stay Safe

Driving on the highway this time of the year can be especially dangerous.  What can make it even more dangerous is if you have a need to get out of your car for some reason or another.  Doing this is extremely dangerous and if you don’t take the appropriate steps to keep you and your loved ones safe it could get you into a Connecticut car accidents with you being put in a situation where you are not seen or seen too late.  In most cases, it is best to remain in your vehicle a

The Risk Of A Connecticut Dog Bite Injury May Increase In The Winter, Here’s Why

There is no set time of the year that a Connecticut dog bite may occur because pets, like dogs, are unpredictable and can strike at any time.  However, there are certain circumstances that may lead a dog to be less forgiving and present a greater chance that you may get bitten unexpectedly and wind up being injured.

Safety And Connectivity At The Heart Of New Round Of Connecticut Infrastructure Investments

The state of Connecticut has been making significant investments in road and pedestrian infrastructure over the last year or so and a new round of investments is aimed at improving safety and connectivity in 17 communities throughout the state.  With these major investments, the hope is that the communities receiving the grants will see a decline in Connecticut car accidents that involve pedestrians and bicyclists among whom the state has seen a dramatic uptick in accidents over the pa

Be Careful Of A Connecticut Slip and Fall Accident When The Weather Turns Cold

While the Northeast isn’t the coldest region in the country, it can certainly get quite cold throughout the months of January and February and when it does the chances of getting injured in a Connecticut slip and fall accident increase dramatically.  The cold weather isn’t the only problem either, it’s also other weather conditions that will put you in a situation where you are having trouble with visibility or with getting solid footing that can make it difficult for you to s