Robert A. Avena
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What are some common factors in motorcycle accidents?
The warmer Connecticut weather has bikers jumping onto their motorcycles and hitting the road. Unfortunately, this means more opportunities for motorcycle accidents as well. Connecticut is above the national average when it comes to motorcycle fatalities. Nationwide, around 14 percent of all traffic fatalities involve…
Planning alimony in 2019
As any recent divorcee in Connecticut will testify, an integral part of the separation proceedings is figuring out the size and conditions of alimony payments. This is all the more pertinent thanks to the fact that alimony payments are governed by ever-changing laws. An excellent…
CVSA to enforce traffic rules from July 15 to 21
In 2007, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance established the Operation Safe Driver Program in an effort to cut down on highway accidents, injuries and deaths. As part of this program, it hosts a nationwide event called Operation Safe Driver Week once a year. Drivers in…
E-commerce boom highlights warehouse safety issues
Connecticut residents may have read media accounts about the harsh conditions at many e-commerce fulfillment centers. In many cases, warehouse workers are put under extreme pressure to gather items that have been ordered and ship them out quickly. Media reports have alarmed workplace safety advocates…
Safety group hopes to eliminate highway deaths.
A major road safety organization is launching an ambitious plan to make the highways of New London, Connecticut and the rest of the nation safer. The goal is lofty but in the nation’s best interest. Simply put, the organization seeks to bring the number of…
Construction fatalities on the rise
Construction sites can be dangerous places for far too many Connecticut workers. The combination of exposed building sites, heavy machinery and, at times, poor safety practices can lead to severe and ongoing workplace injuries caused by on-the-job accidents. In addition, there has been an upward…
Protective equipment keeps everyone cool under fire
Companies based in Connecticut need to take the safety of their employees seriously. Failure to do so could result in workers spending weeks in the hospital and incurring medical bills in the hundreds of thousands of dollars or more. In addition to the medical bills,…
Programming autonomous vehicles
Whether or not anyone has seen an autonomous car operating on the streets of Connecticut, most people agree that such vehicles are coming in the near future. However, a computer programmer and professor in the field believes that errors in the method of programming could…
OSHA pushes trench and excavation safety
Workers in Connecticut who have to work in or around trenches and excavations may be interested to know that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will make the reduction of excavation and trenching accidents a priority in 2018. The agency plans to promote awareness regarding…
Employees still at risk for eye injuries
Although Connecticut workers are likely aware that eye protection is supposed to be worn in certain workplaces, tens of thousands of eye injuries still occur annually. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there are more than 20,000 workplace eye injuries each…
Trucking organization appeals sleep apnea ruling
Connecticut readers may be interested in learning that the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is appealing the Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision to dismiss its sleep apnea lawsuit against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. It alleges that the agency implemented an illegal…
Trucking industry seeks revision of hours of service regulations
Sharing a roadway with excessively tired tractor-trailer drivers can be a frightening thought for many Connecticut drivers. Because of the weight and mass of large trucks and buses, accidents involving these vehicles can be deadly or cause serious personal injuries. Despite the risks to roadway…
Collision avoidance systems shown to prevent car crashes
Many Connecticut drivers are aware that driving can be a dangerous activity, especially as drowsy and distracted drivers are found on the roadways. However, a study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that collision avoidance systems like lane departure warning systems and blind…
Spousal support could be affected by tax law changes
From property division to spousal support, financial issues have been some of the most significant factors for Connecticut couples going through a divorce. Alimony payments are already a contested issue in many divorces, leading to lengthy negotiations and even court battles. Spousal support issues could…
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