If you and your family drive around Connecticut, chances are you will use U.S. highways and interstates. Thus, you want to be aware that some of those roads are the most dangerous routes in the state. A recent analysis by A Secure Life listed the top three roads in...
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Top 3 most dangerous industries
Every year, workers suffer thousands of deaths on the job. However, there is more to determining the most dangerous industry than the death rate. Workers should also consider the number of nonfatal injuries. If you are in any of the following jobs, you want to...
What can you do if your workers’ compensation claim is denied?
Receiving a workers’ compensation claim denial can be disheartening. Not only do you face the challenges of recovering from your injury, but you may not be able to receive the support that you and your family need to move forward. However, a denied claim is not the...
What is an overuse injury?
Pain that comes on suddenly may not lead you to believe your job is the cause. However, some professions lend themselves to overuse or repetitive injuries. The damage to the body caused by performing the same tasks daily for long periods of time may become...
What are the different types of workers’ compensation hearings?
In Connecticut, a third-party agency reviews workers’ compensation claims on behalf of the state-run program. When there is a dispute about a determination, there may be a hearing to resolve the contested issue. There are five basic types of workers’ compensation...
Sometimes workers’ comp and personal injury claims intersect
The work ethic in Connecticut and nationally has always been strong and firmly on display. The United States thrives because of the pride that individuals take in making meaningful and consistent efforts at their workplaces. Employment is in fact a central personal...
Preventing a workplace back injury
When you are a construction worker, you often are moving heavy materials from one place to another as you are on your job site. After a long day, more than likely, you might feel your back aching. Or you could be working, lifting a large pile of tile or flooring, and...
3 common sources of toxic exposure
For many employees, a workplace injury can be directly tied to either an accident or repetitive stress. The strain of moving a box from the conveyor belt to the shipping pallet over and over for years versus tripping over a debris pile and falling down the stairs –...
What to do after a hit and run
Drivers must legally stop after an accident, get aid and supply their information unless they are unable to do so, in which case they must report the accident immediately. Anyone who does not do so is guilty of a hit and run. Here’s what you should do if you are in an...
Understanding the Connecticut laws for teen drivers
Teen drivers in Connecticut are subject to learner's permit and driver's license restrictions. The state passed these laws to limit serious auto accidents involving teens with new licenses. Help your child become a safe driver by adhering to these restricted license...