“Distracted driving” may receive more attention, but the problem of “distracted walking” is becoming an increasingly common and dangerous problem. According to a recent report by the National Safety Council, distracted walking injuries involving cell phones accounted...
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Month: June 2015
For Work-Related Injuries Caused By Third-Parties, Workers’ Compensation May Not Be Your Only Remedy
One of the many unique characteristics of the workers’ compensation system in Connecticut and every other state is that it is usually the exclusive remedy that an injured worker has against his or employer for compensation related to a “work-related” injury. A...
“Whiplash” Is Often No Joke
“Whiplash,” which is a term used to describe a number of different injuries to the neck, has often been mocked and maligned in TV sitcoms as an exaggerated or faked injury, usually accompanied by a neck brace. The reality, however, is that the numerous injuries to the...
Construction Season on the Roads Means More Dangers for Drivers and Workers
Summer, or “construction season” as it is sometimes called, is the time of year when significant work is done on our roads, highways, and bridges. If you’re taking a family road trip this summer, the odds are slim that you won’t pass through at least one construction...