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Causes of semi-truck wrecks are varied
Semi-truck drivers are expected to operate their rigs in a safe manner so that they can make their deliveries on time and keep others safe. While most truckers are safe drivers, there are some points that can lead to wrecks occurring. Some of these have…
Workers’ compensation claims must be handled correctly
An injury at work can start a chain reaction of events that impacts your entire life. Accidents can mean that you need urgent and ongoing medical care. They can also lead to you having to take time off of work. In these cases, you might…
Divorce mediation requires some planning on your part
Divorce mediation is a process that enables you and your ex to work together to come up with the terms of the split. This is often a preferable alternative to having to go through a divorce trial. One of the draws of mediation is that…
Women find financial surprises in divorce
According to a survey conducted by online marketplace Worthy, 46 percent of women who’d gone through divorce reported that the process included some financial surprises. The end of a Connecticut marriage brings with it emotion and stress for the parties involved. Being prepared for potential…
Burned out doctors could be more likely to commit errors
How burned out is your doctor? The answer might have major impacts on your likelihood of facing a medical error. This is what a recent study suggests. The research was based off of surveys of physicians from 2014. The study found that the doctors who…
Vehicle infotainment systems distract drivers
Vehicle infotainment systems are distracting drivers in Connecticut and across the U.S., according to a new study. Apparently, the systems demand too much brain power for drivers to adequately pay attention to the road. For the study, researchers from the University of Utah tracked 64…
Retirement readiness is often affected by divorce
There are many financial complications that can accompany divorce, especially for Connecticut residents who decide to end a marriage later in life. While the American divorce rate is no longer rising, this is not true for people over 50. Between 1990 and 2010, the divorce…
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,…
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