Thousands Of Injury Claims, Millions Won
Professionals in Connecticut typically expect to do their jobs and then go home for the day. Most shifts are uneventful, and workers rarely need to know much about their rights in the workplace. However, that can change in an instant. Maybe one worker spilled their...
Boating is synonymous with summertime recreation for many people in Connecticut. They head out on a small boat to catch fish early in the morning or take their families to the lake for tubing or water skiing on hot days. Whether someone owns a boat or rents one, they...
When a worker gets hurt on the job, their first instinct is usually to discuss the situation with their employer. After all, reports are usually mandatory if someone needs workers' compensation benefits. Typically, employees take for granted that they can manage the...
Working in a hospital is a surprisingly dangerous career choice. Hospital employees have more injury risks than people in a variety of other professions. Quite a bit of that risk comes from patient care. Nurses and other healthcare professionals spend a large portion...
Union employees belong to a professional organization with many others in similar careers. They engage in collective bargaining with employers to protect against business abuses. Unions are often very beneficial for workers who find themselves in challenging...
In Connecticut, the employment landscape varies widely, but certain jobs stand out due to their higher risks. These occupations, essential to the economy and infrastructure of the state, often involve working in physically demanding, hazardous conditions. Among these,...
Car crashes are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). The violent motions of a vehicle and blunt force trauma possible when people are involved in collisions can leave individuals with TBIs that permanently alter their daily lives. Brain injuries...
The construction industry is known for operations in high-risk environments that require workers to be continually aware of safety protocols. Even with strict safety measures, accidents like falls can still occur. In such instances, the actions taken immediately...
Motor vehicle accidents happen in Connecticut every single day, and thankfully, many of them are just fender-benders. However, when an accident involves a large commercial truck colliding with a passenger car, there is a higher chance of severe injuries and/or...
Construction sites have amassed a reputation of being one of the most dangerous workplaces in Connecticut. Certainly, the nature of the job itself is hazardous, as it entails using heavy machinery, power tools, and tasks performed at significant heights. There are...
