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...
Shelton Workers’ Comp And Personal Injury Law Blog
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...
3 possible treatment options for phantom pain
Amputation of a limb due to a work-related injury is relatively rare. In 2015, the Bureau of Labor Statistics published data collected the previous year in which there were a total of 4,900 work-related amputations reported. However, if you work in one of several...
Families may receive death benefits after a construction fatality
Connecticut workers' compensation law does not just protect construction workers injured on the job. There are also death benefits for family members of workers who lose their lives due to job-related injuries. These benefits are critical in this industry in...
Understanding the Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Act
Unless you are one of the fortunate few, you cannot afford to pay your bills for long without a paycheck. That makes the idea of getting hurt at work terrifying. Not only might you have no money coming in, you might also have medical expenses to cover. Fortunately,...
How to document a motor vehicle collision
Connecticut has some of the safest roads in the United States. In fact, according to a recent study, the Constitution State ranks 44th among all states in the number of fatal automobile accidents each year. Still, as you know, you do not have to die in a collision for...
4 workers’ compensation mistakes to avoid
Like most of your friends and neighbors, you go to work every day to support yourself and provide for your family. While you do not mind working hard, you also do not want to get hurt on the job. As you probably know, though, workplace injuries and illnesses sometimes...