If you are trying to choose what kind of vehicle to get, you should know that there are safety differences between driving a car or riding a motorcycle. Motorcycles are more dangerous than using passenger vehicles for several reasons. According to statistics, motorcycles can be much more dangerous than cars. For example, the Insurance Information Institute released statistics showing that motorcyclists were killed at a rate of 59.34 per 1000,000 registered vehicles. Passenger car occupants were killed at a rate of 10.05 per 100,000 vehicles. Why are motorcycles so much more dangerous than othe ..read more

Construction work is dangerous and demanding. Employers often offer premium wages for construction work because of the risk involved. You may have chosen particular projects or to specialize in certain skills either to earn more money or to minimize your risk at work. Some workers assume that if they decline to work at significant elevations, they will reduce their risk of suffering a construction accident. It is certainly true that falls are one of the leading causes of injury and death among construction workers. However, working closer to the ground doesn’t necessarily eliminate your risk o ..read more

Connecticut sees its fair share of blustery winter storms, and most residents have experience handling inclement winter weather with grace. Unfortunately, snowfall, sleet and freezing conditions after snow melts can all make going outside after a winter storm quite dangerous. People walking down the sidewalk or headed into a grocery store could slip on ice or snow and fall, potentially suffering serious injuries. Property owners in Connecticut typically have an obligation to remove snow and ice accumulation to protect visitors or those using their sidewalks. How common is it for people to get ..read more

Roads can be substantially more dangerous during the winter months. Accumulated precipitation can make your daily commute quite dangerous. Lower temperatures can even affect how your vehicle performs in the winter weather. Although you can’t control the weather, you can engage in some pre-winter maintenance that will make it easier for you to stay safe on the roads this winter.  Check your wipers Visibility is crucial to your safety on the road, and worn wipers may not adequately clear snow or sleet falling on your vehicle. You may need to replace your wiper blades in the fall. Refill you ..read more

With dropping temperatures and winter precipitation comes the risk of someone slipping on snowy or icy surfaces. You already likely understand that businesses have an obligation to maintain clean facilities and safe parking lots. If you fall in a parking lot that a business left unplowed, they might be liable. However, there are also miles of sidewalk where you could easily slip and get hurt during the winter in Connecticut. Proper maintenance of a property involves the timely removal of snow and ice so that people can use the sidewalks safely. If you fall and get hurt on a section of uncleare ..read more

Driving in Connecticut isn’t always as safe as you’d like it to be. There are some roadways that are more dangerous than others, and it’s safe to say that it’s best to avoid those areas or to be extremely cautious when you have to pass through. The University of Connecticut’s Connecticut Crash Data Repository has been released with data showing which areas of the state have become the most dangerous for drivers so that you can be more aware when you’re behind the wheel. Connecticut’s most dangerous roads The most dangerous road in New Haven, Connecticut, came in with over 1,493 crashes between ..read more

Due to preconceived notions, people tend to blame the victim when it comes to pedestrian collisions. Seeing a headline about an injured pedestrian, people automatically wonder why the person wasn’t paying more attention to their surroundings and the traffic rushing past. Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents are more complex than that and often result in fatality. Experts group the factors that can impact the safety of a pedestrian along Connecticut streets into three categories, including: Pedestrian control: In many situations, pedestrians can have an impact on their own safety. From avoiding ..read more

It’s that time of year again when there will be an uptick of children riding together with their parents, taking busses or carpooling to school. These activities tend to make parents quite anxious. They worry about the safety of their kids. As a parent, the thought of the most common injuries that affect kids may cross your mind. You also likely wonder if any place in the car is safer than another. There is data that addresses these concerns. Does your child’s placement in a vehicle matter in a crash? Have you ever wondered why you have to constantly graduate your child from one car seat to a ..read more

Drivers who have to be on the road with motorcyclists know that it can be scary at times. It’s not always easy to see a motorcyclist, and it can be surprising to see one where you weren’t expecting it. To be a good neighbor on the roads, there are a few things drivers can do to avoid collisions with motorcyclists. Here are four tips for sharing the road more effectively. Be aware of your surroundings One of the first things to do is to make sure you’re as aware of your surroundings as possible. Always check alongside the sides of your vehicle before you move into another lane or try to merge ..read more

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration wants workers to be safe. OSHA standards are established so that companies have safety guidelines. These will not prevent all accidents or all injuries, but they can help reduce the number faced each year. However, violations are common. Some of these come to light after workers are injured. Other violations are noted and reported in advance, and then changes are needed to bring the workplace up to the expected level of safety. It is important for companies and employees to know what these violations tend to look like. As of September of 2020 ..read more