If you work in construction in Connecticut, repetitive motion can quietly damage your body long before you feel the full effects. These injuries usually do not happen all at once. But they build slowly and by the time you notice, the damage may already be serious....
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Can a broken traffic signal make the city liable for your crash?
A broken or dark traffic light can set the stage for a serious crash. If you were hit at an intersection where the signal was out or showing conflicting displays, you may be wondering whether the city that owns and maintains it bears any legal responsibility for what...
Types of benefits covered by Connecticut workers’ compensation
In Connecticut, most employers must provide workers’ compensation (WC) insurance for their employees. This no-fault insurance program helps injured or sick employees receive timely financial support for their medical costs and lost wages. By accepting these benefits,...
“Pain and suffering” damages: How we put a dollar figure on your life changes
Those hurt seriously in Connecticut car crashes typically have two primary sources of compensation available to them. They can file an insurance claim seeking reimbursement for their economic losses, including property damage expenses and injury-related costs, or they...
Trench and excavation accidents: What should workers know?
Trench collapses and excavation accidents are some of the most dangerous events on a construction site. They often happen without warning and can cause severe injuries. In Connecticut, workers face these risks on road projects, utility repairs and building sites....
Are headaches and chronic pain catastrophic injuries?
When you think of catastrophic injuries caused by car accidents, you often imagine broken bones, burns and amputations. While these are correct examples, some injuries are less obvious but equally debilitating. Headaches and chronic pain, while hidden, fall under this...
How modified comparative negligence rules affect injury lawsuits
After a car crash, people often hope that insurance can cover their costs. The driver at fault often provides liability coverage to offset collision costs. Sometimes collision expenses are astronomical and exceed the insurance coverage available. Other times, the...
What is OSHA’s role in construction accident investigations?
Construction work is one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. From heavy machinery to elevated work sites, hazards are everywhere. When an accident occurs, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) often becomes a central figure in the...
How Connecticut’s negligence law affects your car accident claim
Car accidents happen in seconds, yet figuring out who caused them can take months. If you're dealing with a crash in Connecticut, you need to understand how the state's comparative negligence law will impact your case. This law determines how much money you can...
Don’t let a construction injury derail your career
Construction work is undeniably physically demanding and often hazardous. One serious injury can disrupt your ability to work, provide for your family and even return to the trade you’ve built your career around. When an accident happens on the job, it’s easy to feel...

