New Haven Injury Law Blog
Why car accidents occur
Car accidents that take place on Connecticut roads and highways may be caused by distracted drivers, impaired drivers or because of a defective vehicle. They may also be caused by poor weather or the presence of an animal trying to cross the road. In some cases, you...
What protection do you have from wage loss after a car crash?
The injuries that you suffer in a car crash could easily prevent you from working for some time. Whether you suffer a broken bone, a serious soft tissue injury, a traumatic brain injury or a spinal cord injury, you may need weeks for recovery and medical care. You...
Safety risks of drowsy driving
Connecticut motorists cannot help but be a little safety-conscious on the road. Drivers can become negligent in any number of ways. They can use their phone, get behind the wheel drunk and even drive while drowsy. Drowsy driving leads to some 328,000 car crashes every...
Know your rights as an injured union worker in Connecticut
There are many benefits to being part of a union as a Connecticut worker. A union can help you negotiate for better compensation and benefits. It can help you and your co-workers demand safe and appropriate work conditions when an employer wants to put profits ahead...
The dangers of drowsy driving
When you get behind the wheel of a car in Connecticut, it is vital that you are rested and have gotten proper sleep. Otherwise, you could be placing yourself and other motorists on the road in danger. Many people simply do not understand the dangers of fatigued...
Why do car accidents happen?
Motor vehicles are both convenient and very dangerous. Crashes are among the leading causes of death and injury in the United States, which is why it makes sense for drivers to want to engage in harm reduction practices. While it's impossible to completely eliminate...
Outlining the workers’ compensation process
Since the creation of the Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Act in 1913, the act has been evolving to constantly meet the ever-changing needs. The goal of the act, however, has always been to ensure the recovery of an employee injured on the job. What the process...
A car crash may cause your spleen to rupture
In any type of car crash, you have the potential to suffer a variety of injuries. While traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, whiplash and lacerations are often immediately identifiable, damage to your spleen may be harder to detect. Unfortunately, if you do not...
What you should know if you’ve been injured on the job
Connecticut’s blue-collar workers face injury risks most people do not have to deal with. This can be quite scary. If an injury or illness prevents you from doing your job, how are you supposed to provide for yourself and your family? This is where workers’...
Winter wonderland or safety concern?
With winter now in full swing in New Haven, it is once again time to brush up on safety tips for dealing with ice and snow. Though this winter weather can be beautiful, it also presents many hazards. While you may be an old pro at handling the extra difficulty of...
