Connecticut motorists in passenger vehicles hardly need to be reminded of the outsized challenges posed by large trucks. That term “outsized” plays into truck-tied risks in a most literal sense. Tractor-trailers, variously configured semi-trucks and other assorted big...
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Use caution when driving in windy conditions
While most people are aware that they need to take special care when they drive in the rain, some don’t think too much about what they need to do to drive in windy weather. You should be prepared to take steps to remain safe, especially when there are wind warnings. ...
How soon should you report a workplace injury?
If you suffer serious injuries on the job that mean you have to get picked up by ambulance and rushed to the hospital, it’s safe to say that your employer is going to know you were hurt almost instantly. There’s nothing secret about it. That said, you still need to...
As a COVID-19 ‘long-hauler,’ do I qualify for SSD benefits?
Most days, COVID-19 “long-haulers” struggle to do everyday activities. In some cases, they no longer have the strength or ability to work. The hindrances they face are many and frustrate long-haulers, who often continue to suffer from illnesses weeks and months after...
Younger children are more likely to be restrained in cars than older ones
Children count on the adults in their life to keep them safe, and most adults do a great job. One thing that shouldn’t ever be negotiable is having a child properly restrained when they’re in a vehicle. Whether the child is in a child safety seat, booster seat or...
Construction site safety requires a broad approach
There is a lot to go wrong on a construction site. Yet when companies look at safety, they tend to focus on a narrow range of actions. Most construction site injuries are the result of human error. Yet, often the root of these errors lies beyond where people look....
Risk factors for falls that seniors face
When you think of Connecticut, and when slip and falls incidents are most apt to happen here, you probably think about the winter and the potential for someone to slip and fall on ice or snow. There are plenty of other instances that may result in someone suffering a...
How to fill out the Adult Function Report for Social Security Disability
When you file a Social Security Disability (SSD) claim, the paperwork involved can seem endless. Not long after you file, you can expect to receive the Adult Function Report (also known as the Activities of Daily Living -- ADL -- questionnaire). Understanding more...
What Are “Zoom Zombies?”
The last year has challenged all Americans in different ways. Whether you now work from home or are an essential worker, you have labored through a tumultuous year and are looking for things to return to normal. However, labor in the United States has changed...
What’s so bad about speeding?
Speeding is illegal, and the reason most people will give you is simple: It causes car accidents. If people obeyed the speed limits, they would crash less often, and that keeps everyone safer. This is true, but the problem with speeding is not just that speeding...
