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    What is an Aerial Lift? Aerial lifts are mobile devices that raise men up in the air in a bucket or on a platform with rails enabling people to work or reach things at medium to large heights.  They are also known as JLG's,  runabouts, articulating boom lifts, aerial ladders, ver...

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons sent out basic head injury prevention tips for children, and especially children that are involved in sports. A spokesman for the AANS, Dr. Gail Rosseau, said that "there needs to be greater awareness about the potentially devastating consequence...

After your Connecticut  construction work accident and injury, you may assume that your employer will be there for you. After all, you have been a loyal employee and worker for years, and you know that your direct boss values the work you do. Although this may be true, you need to understand one ...

These Were The Most Common Workplace Deaths In Connecticut Between 2014 - 2018   A recently released report by the Connecticut Department of Labor detailed a sharp rise in the number of workplace related deaths in the state of Connecticut in...

  There are many workplace injuries that can result from repetitive use of the upper extremities, which include the hands, arms and shoulders. One such injury is lateral epicondylitis. You may not recognize it by its scientific name, but you may be more familiar with its comm...

      It's universally known as one of the most irresponsible, reckless, and preventable things an adult or teenager with a license can do. Yet, it still happens countless times every single day. There are drunk driving accidents every single day, to the tune of 1 every 50 minutes in 20...

  Slip and fall accidents are the most common cause of foot and ankle injuries in workplaces. A work-related foot or ankle injury can prove more painful and troublesome than you may think. These injuries can severely limit a worker's mobility and ability to perform his job duties and ev...

      Connecticut workers comp lawyer answers the question “does workers' compensation cover a total knee replacement?” and how to protect your legal rights. We have represented many clients with serious knee injuries. These can be a devastating and require a long recovery time. Types of ...

  Applying for Social Security Disability (SSDI and/or SSI) can be a complicated process.Having a competent Social Security Disability lawyer on your side can greatly improve your chances of winning benefits. However, there are many things that you can do on your own to help your case...

With tax season almost upon us, some of our clients might be wondering whether they need to claim their car accident settlement on their tax returns. And if so, how much can they expect to pay in taxes on their settlement? Generally, you will not need to pay any taxes on your auto accident insur...

Saw I read this question on Reddit tonight and it really spoke to me. I was assaulted at work on 1-17-2021 in California. I had to go to the hospital because my nose was bleeding for 2 hours. The injury was minor, no surgery required. But I lost 6 hours of work since I had to leave in the mid...

Very sad news out of Hartford this week . One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a car accident in Hartford Monday night, officials said. Police said the accident happened at approximately 7:47 p.m. in the area of Garden Street at Capen Street. When officers arrived at ...

  In most cases, you can't sue your employer either during or after filing for workers' compensation. That's fine in many cases because the advantage of the workers' compensation system is that you don't have to prove that your employer was at fault to win. However, this means that you c...

  Elbow injuries from repetitive motions may be avoided by using ergonomic equipment.  Workers who perform repetitive activities are at a greater risk for elbow injuries. While anyone can sustain an elbow injury at work from an accident, when you perform repetitive activities like gr...

  Dog bites are always serious. Whether the dog is a 120-pound rottweiler or a 20-pound chihuahua, it isn't just the size of the bite that's the problem — infection, jagged wounds and other complications can leave you with significant scar tissue. Fortunately, there are ways to mini...

ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES IN THE WORKPLACE  You don't realize just how much you use your shoulder until you injure it. Unfortunately, that's a realization people come to all the time. Shoulder injuries are among the most common in the workplace. In fact, in many industries, shoulder pain ou...

  What is a Crush Injury? If you or a friend lost a finger, hand or foot at work, chances you had a crush injury. Crush injuries may occur when a body part is caught in a machine or between two objects. According to OSHA, crush injuries are defined as injuries resulting from a person being squ...

        T Scissor lifts offer a safe and convenient way to move workers vertically and to different locations in several industries including construction, manufacturing, and entertainment. Scissor lifts have a platform where the workers stand to do their work, and the hydraulic lift r...

  Crush injuries occur when an object crushes all or part of a person's body. In our practice we most frequently see this in pallet jack and conveyor belt accidents.  These types of injuries can cause serious problems.  Crush injuries to the whole body can be fatal.  Crush injuries...

  Safety on the jobsite is a culture that starts in a company or organization's leadership, then permeates down to crews running the equipment. A training program that includes field practice and team collaboration on safety analysis can dramatically cut jobsite near mis...

  Rear-end collisions are among the most common  kinds of auto accidents. You're sitting at an intersection or stuck in stop-and-go traffic, minding your own business. The next thing you know: you hear a horribly loud noise, as someone slams into you from behind. Your car gets violently shov...

4 Signs You Need to Hire a Workers Comp Lawyer After You Get Hurt On the Job   If you experience an injury on the job that prohibits you from working for a certain amount of time, then you are  probably eligible for workers compensation. Unfortunately, in some cases, things don't go...

5 Things to Look for When Choosing a Car Accident Lawyer In Ct Finding a reputable car accident lawyer to work with is more important than you might think. If you've recently been injured in a car accident, you'll want a car accident lawyer who can represent your best interests, so you can focus...

  The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BSL) shows that auto mechanics are more susceptible than an average worker to occupational injuries and illnesses. In 2015, more than 15,000 work-related injuries were reported by mechanics alone. Add to this a possibly large number...

If you are wondering, “what does ambulate mean?” when applying for Social Security Disability benefits, we can help. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the inability to ambulate effectively means an extreme limitation of the ability to walk due to an impairment that interfere...