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All motorists must change lanes from time to time to pass a slower vehicle, merge onto a highway from an entrance ramp or enter a road from the shoulder. Unfortunately, sometimes drivers ignore the traffic rules that apply to changing lanes.  A driver who makes an improper lane change or moves into another lane without […]

After a negligent driver hits you and flees the scene, you may worry you cannot get compensation for your losses. However, drivers in Connecticut must purchase uninsured motorist coverage (UM) as part of their auto insurance policies. UM coverage can pay for your medical expenses and vehicle damage after a hit and run. You may […]

If you were injured or became ill on the job, you must see the medical provider your employer chooses if they offer one. After your initial visit, you can continue treatment with any doctor from a list approved by the state Workers’ Compensation Commission. The list contains practitioners licensed to practice medicine, including surgeons, optometrists, […]

Rear-end accidents vary widely from minor fender benders up the road to catastrophic pileups on major highways. In all cases, if you were injured in a rear-end accident at little to no fault of your own, you should consult with a personal injury attorney right away. You may be entitled to compensation from the at-fault […]

If you were involved in an auto accident at little to no fault of your own, you might be entitled to compensation for things like medical bills, lost wages, pain, and suffering. However, you must act quickly to secure the accountability and compensation you deserve. Connecticut law gives you only two years from the date […]

Drivers in Connecticut and across the United States who use autonomous vehicles may be interested to know of the limitations the cars pose. These limitations were brought to the public’s attention in 2018 when a Tesla Model S vehicle set on Autopilot crashed into a firetruck that was pulled over to the side of the […]

Replacing busy intersections with roundabouts could potentially save lives in Connecticut and around the country according to the findings contained in a report. The Minnesota Department of Transportation studied traffic accidents that took place at 144 intersections both before and after traffic lights were replaced by roundabouts, and they found that fatalities plunged by 86 […]

Connecticut employers need to do all they can to create a safe work environment. There are several key factors in this, and one of them is maintaining good indoor air quality. This applies to all industries, though the details will be different. Certain industrial chemicals like benzene must be regulated in their use. Many buildings […]

When people in Connecticut head to their jobs, they may be concerned about the safety risk of working on scaffolding and other heights. After all, falls, collapses and other dangers can be magnified when they take place at high altitudes. In the construction industry, workplace accidents on scaffolding are some of the most common. In […]