Becoming injured in Connecticut can easily happen on the job if you and your coworkers are not careful. Some workplaces present more risks for injury than others, so your employer needs to put adequate protections in place to prevent injuries. Biological hazards...
One in seven hospital Medicare patients experience errors in medical treatment. But these mistakes also occur throughout the health care system to all patients in hospitals, clinics, surgical centers, doctor’s offices nursing facilities pharmacies and in a patient’s...
Despite having been slammed with multiple winter storms recently, Spring is just around the corner. With warmer weather comes more extensive travel, which may mean that the number of car accidents seen on Connecticut’s roadways will increase. And the frequency of...
Connecticut drivers have never had as many distractions as they do today. Despite modern safety features, today’s cars are also equipped with infotainment systems that can create visual, auditory and manual distractions. However, the most dangerous modern day driving...
Suffering an injury to your spinal cord in Connecticut can change your life drastically. This part of the body is responsible for carrying signals from the brain to other essential areas. If it's compromised, you can become paralyzed and lose sensation. Anatomy of the...
During discussions about driving under the influence and the dangers it causes, people frequently think about alcohol. However, drugged driving is also a problem in Connecticut and across the nation. This has been a rising concern especially since cannabis has been...
Some personal injuries in Hartford, Connecticut, are minor, such as cuts or scrapes, while others are more serious. A serious type of injury is traumatic brain injury, which often needs medical treatment. Overview of traumatic brain injury Traumatic brain injuries are...
The sudden loss of a loved one after a devastating traffic accident is an experience no one can ever be fully prepared to face. For a child, parent, or life partner, the shock and grief that sets in may make it difficult to handle more practical matters for a time....
The trucking industry faces a crisis that ripples through the United States economy. A dramatic lack of drivers undermines the supply chain, leaving many delivery points without desired products. Truckers might also bring fuel to gas stations in Connecticut and...
For many in Connecticut and around the country, it may feel like venturing out on the road these days is riskier than it used to be. Avoidable accidents occur as people seem to be texting more, driving faster and making dangerous decisions to weave into lanes or exit...
