North Haven CT Legal Blog
1 hurt on I-95 in New Haven crash involving box truck
When many people are trying to get home or to work, the highways are naturally going to be congested. Impatient drivers, weary drivers, distracted drivers and traffic jams sometimes lead to crashes as drivers get frustrated and try risky maneuvers or stop paying close...
4 shocking facts about slip-and-fall accidents
Fall and winter months can lead to a significant increase in both indoor and outdoor slip, trip and fall accidents. The hazardous combination of poor weather, less-than-ideal footwear and cumbersome clothing make recognizing and avoiding hazards almost impossible....
Why many young surgeons don’t have the dexterity of those who came before them
Medical school students are less adept at surgery than their predecessors were, according to some med school instructors. Specifically, they’re lacking in fine motor skills and manual dexterity. As one surgeon who trains budding doctors put it, they "don't have a good...
What can cause an outdoor slip-and-fall?
Slip-and-fall accidents are often equated with minor injuries suffered when people lose their balance stepping into a puddle of liquid on an indoor surface. In fact, these accidents can occur in countless situations resulting in devastating injuries to numerous body...
Can I get worker’s comp if I was injured while driving on the job?
Every day, delivery drivers, taxi operators, mail couriers and truckers get behind the wheel as part of their job. They spend hours on the road, and unfortunately, they may be involved in an accident at some point while working. Are they then eligible for workers’...
Cold weather and your safety: Avoid a slip and fall
As cold winter air moves into the area, it won’t be long before you find yourself dealing with snow, ice and a variety of other potential safety hazards. As a pedestrian, it’s critical that you take steps to protect against a slip and fall. How can you protect against...
What are the common causes of medication errors?
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic highlight how patients, doctors, pharmacists and pharmaceutical companies could all do more to reduce medication errors. They point out how patient outcomes would significantly improve if each of these parties were to be more effective...
What If A Business Is In Breach Of Contract?
Many owners find they don’t have the revenue stream to continue business relationships with their partners and vendors with so many unforeseen circumstances affecting business operations. A business contract is defined by the obligations of each party that enters into...
How will nerve damage affect you, and does workers’ compensation cover it?
Nerve damage is one of the things that can lead to long-term pain or dysfunction after an injury. It is possible in a number of scenarios such as after burn injuries, electrical shocks, falls or other incidents. When you get hurt on the job and nerve injury is...
Researchers: Deadly car crashes up in early Connecticut pandemic response
It wasn’t immediately apparent what all of the effects would be of Gov. Ned Lamont’s declaration of a public health emergency back on March 12. A big change was quickly plain to see, however: the number of vehicles on the streets of North Haven dropped dramatically,...
