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4 ways an attorney can help after a serious accident and injury
A serious car accident can turn your life upside-down. One minute you’re a healthy, independent adult with a successful career. The next, an injury knocks you off your feet and leaves you unable to work or even function as normal. In times like these, it…
Connecticut man sentenced in accident that killed girlfriend
A Stamford, Connecticut, man will spend three years behind bars in the death of his girlfriend in a drunk-driving accident. The man, 37, was convicted of second-degree manslaughter with a motor vehicle in the 2017 crash. He was sentenced to seven years and must serve…
New Connecticut law supports employees facing sexual harassment
This past summer, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law the Time’s Up Act. This law offers more protections to victims of workplace sexual harassment. It also enforces stricter training standards and tougher penalties for noncompliant employers. Most of the new law’s stipulations went into…
Be ready if you have to go to divorce court
Divorces can be frustrating, tedious and time-consuming. There is a potential that nothing you say or do will help you and your spouse come to an agreement on anything from child custody to property division. It’s a bad feeling, but in some cases, divorces simply…
These 3 construction site tips can help prevent injuries
If you’re a construction worker, then you know that the work you do can be very dangerous. If you’re not cautious, a normal day at work can result in accidents and injuries. The good thing is that there are many different safety tips and protocols…
What if injuries from a car accident show up later?
Not every injury appears to be serious at first glance. You may walk away feeling sore but alright after a rear-end accident on a city street. Unfortunately, even accidents involving slow speeds and minor vehicle damage can leave lasting impacts. After an accident, the full…
Get help with Social Security Disability confusion
Social Security Disability benefits are benefits paid out of the payroll deductions made through the Federal Insurance Contributions Act. FICA covers the expenses related to spousal and survivors’ benefits, retirement and other Social Security benefits. Some of FICA’s funds go into the Disability Insurance Trust,…
The do’s of driving in a storm
As you may assume, the likelihood and occurrence of accidents increases during inclement weather. A big reason for this? People don’t seem to drive any more cautious when its raining, snowing, etc. During rain storms, your sight is hindered, thus is your reaction time. It’s…
How do you know it’s time to return to work after a burn injury?
Burn injuries are serious. They can lead to infections, deformities and other chronic issues with your body. Severe burns range from the most painful to those that leave you without the nerve endings you need to recognize pain. When you’re at work and exposed to…
Man arrested after accusations of fleeing scene of fatal crash
Tragedy can strike at any time, and a person’s actions can cause a loss of life. One horrible situation is a hit-and-run accident. In those cases, a driver hits a person or vehicle and then flees, leaving those who may be hurt or dying without…
Divorcing with kids? Talk things through ahead of time
When you’re divorcing with children, it’s a smart choice to start talking to your kids about what to expect early on. From toddlers to teens, every child deserves a chance to understand what’s happening in their lives. Some parents believe that shielding their children from…
You can make a workers’ compensation claim if you’re hurt at work
No one plans to get hurt when they’re at work, especially when the job isn’t particularly dangerous. What you never expected was to be struck by another worker in your office as they backed up out of their space. As they hit you, you were…
Summer weather hazards create threats in New London
There are many times when people may suffer personal injuries. One is in a car crash. Car crashes are among the most common causes of injury in the United States, and they’re even more likely to occur in an area that is experiencing severe weather.…
Victim transported by LifeStar after 2-vehicle crash
Crashes can cause life-threatening injuries, some of which may result in victims having to be rushed to the hospital via helicopter. In the worst accidents, the use of helicopters is used to make sure victims get to specialized hospital units as fast as possible. A…
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