When you are injured or suffer a serious medical condition and know that you won't be able to return to work, you might realize that you need to file for Social Security Disability (SSD) payments. These payments are possible thanks to the taxes that you've paid into the system through the course of your employment.
Reducing motorcycle accidents is everyone’s responsibility
Motorcycle accidents are some of the most dangerous and life-threatening collisions on Connecticut roads. Due to the higher levels of exposure and added risk factors of operating a motorcycle, riders are often subject to higher rates of injury and worse injuries than those in motor vehicles.
Smartphones behind rise in car crashes among mobile workers
The vehicle management and reimbursement platform Motus offers various tools that help businesses lower the collision rates among their mobile workers. Still, mobile workers are always connected and thus more prone to drive distracted. Motus has focused on this trend in its 2018 Distracted Driving Report, and its findings should be of interest to all Connecticut road users.
Respectful communication goes a long way in a divorce
Handling the logistical nightmare that a divorce brings can be challenging. You have to think about where you are going to live if you are the one leaving the marital home. Changing your mailing address and working through the divorce matters can all be a lot to handle. We can't take care of everything for you, but we can work with you on the divorce case so that you can focus on other areas of your life.
Practical tips for anyone going through a divorce
The process of divorce is one that can impact people differently. If you are in the midst of a divorce or realize that your marriage is ending, consider these tips to help you as work through the legal process.
Preparing for the new school year after a divorce
The beginning of a new school year is a stressful time in many Connecticut households, and preparing for the academic year ahead can be especially difficult for divorced parents. However, experts say that the pressures this time of year places on co-parenting arrangements may sometimes actually strengthen parental bonds and help divorced spouses to become more comfortable with their new domestic situations.
Cumulative trauma injuries can greatly alter your life
Going into work should be a safe activity for you. There isn't any reason why workers should have to worry about hazards harming them in the workplace. When there are dangers caused by the work duties, the employers should have proper safety protocol in place to help reduce the risk of workers being injured. Unfortunately, there are still far too many incidents that occur in the workplace that harm workers.
A refresher on sharing the road with school buses
With school back in session, it can take time to adjust to school buses being back on the roads. Drivers throughout Connecticut need to reacquaint themselves with the rules around school buses.
