Many people are well aware of physical or visual driving distractions. Someone who picks up their cellphone and looks down at the screen to read a text message, for example, has to take one hand off of the steering wheel and their eyes off of the road. They are a...
Norwich Personal Injury Blog
What should you do if your child is hurt at an indoor playground?
Indoor playgrounds offer children a safe place to climb, jump and play, but accidents can still happen. Seeing your child hurt can leave you worried and unsure of what to do next, especially if the injury seems more serious than you first thought. Taking a few...
Can you avoid wrong-way drivers?
Wrong-way car accidents often lead to severe injuries, so it is natural that you would want to know how you could avoid these dangerous drivers. It is not possible in all situations, but there are some steps you can take. For instance, it is often safer to drive in...
2 ways to look at the most dangerous industries
It is important for workers to understand some of the risks they face on the job. To that end, it can be helpful to consider which are the most dangerous industries a person could be involved in. However, there are two general ways to look at this. To begin with, you...
Seeking civil justice in the wake of noncriminal homicide
A death caused by another person does not always lead to a criminal conviction. Some cases involve circumstances addressed mainly through civil law. If your family has suffered a tragic loss as a result of noncriminal homicide, understanding the available legal...
How Compassionate Allowances benefit SSDI applicants
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can be a long process. Many people must appeal to get benefits. They may wait the better part of a year before they begin receiving payments from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Typically,...
What happens if you’re injured at a casino?
Casinos are a place where people can go for entertainment, including gambling, shows and food. Even though these are places where people usually go to have fun, casinos still have risks. Factors like crowded conditions, property conditions, security problems and...
4 ways a Connecticut car crash can lead to traumatic brain injury
Every time you get behind the wheel in Connecticut, you share the road with thousands of other drivers. A collision can occur in an instant, yet the neurological consequences it triggers can alter the course of your life permanently. To understand why these injuries...
What if a worker is at fault for their on-the-job injuries?
When an employee gets hurt on the job, their employer might be at fault. Failing to offer adequate training, forcing workers to violate safety standards or delaying machinery maintenance are all examples of scenarios in which employer decisions or actions can directly...
Underestimating lost wages is a common wrongful death mistake
A wrongful death is more than just a tragedy. It is a situation where a business or individual causes a death and creates lasting consequences for the people who survive the deceased party. The law allows those affected by a tragedy to seek compensation through a...
