The National Motorcycle Institute (NMI) posits that one of the leading reasons that motorcyclists become involved in crashes is because of carelessness. They note that there are certain actions that they can practice when operating their motorcycles on public roads to avoid hurting themselves or others.
Their researchers point out that a motorcyclist shouldn't start riding a high-performance motorcycle until they've used a less robust, "learner" one for at least one year.
Some of the most devastating car accidents are those involving pedestrians. Many of these accidents involve people in crosswalks or getting in and out of cars, but a lot of them also involve runners. Those who jog in the city spend a lot of time in close proximity to vehicles, and there's always an inherent danger there, no matter how experienced they are.
So, if you decide to run near traffic -- or if you have no choice -- here are some safety tips that can help you avoid a serious crash:
Statistics released in late February by the Stamford Public School System shows that 148 employees filed claims for workers' compensation for injuries that they'd suffered from mold exposure during the 2018-2019 fiscal year. This accounts for 38 percent of all claims submitted by any city employees. Only 80 of those claims submitted by paraprofessionals and teachers were filed for other types of injuries or illnesses.
When asked to comment on the high number of mold-related claims filed in the district, one of Stamford's Board of Education members questioned what the source of the information was. She noted that, as far as she's aware, there have been only three workers' compensation claims filed by custodians, the actual workers who are responsible for cleaning it up. She notes there have been significantly more filed by the teaching staff.
A 64-year-old Bridgeport man was sentenced on Feb. 19 to three years in Connecticut prison for his role in causing car crash that claimed the life of a 31-year-old father of three. The accident that claimed the young Stamford father's life took place on Father's Day in June 2016.
According to police and court records in the matter, the elderly retired electrician had decided to take his car out for a spin to pick up a pack of cigarettes that fateful evening.
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data shows that 5,147 workers died in what's been described as accidental workplace deaths in 2017. While this number decreased by 43 people over what it was in 2016, worker fatality rates are significantly higher than they were 10 years ago. While an uptick in drug overdoses has resulted in many of these accidental deaths, some professions are just flat out more dangerous than others.
The three most dangerous jobs that an individual can have include fishing, logging or working as a flight engineer or airplane pilot.
An 18-year-old Norwalk resident was taken into custody by the Stamford Police Department on Jan. 18 for his role in causing a fatal motorcycle crash in September of last year.
According to a spokesperson with the police department's Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad, the young man had been driving his Jeep Wrangler along Tressler Boulevard shortly before 7 p.m., when he attempted to turn onto Canal Street. The Jeep and a motorcycle, which was being operated by a 26-year-old Stamford resident, collided at that intersection.
If you were involved in a collision with a truck in Connecticut, it is likely that there were significant damages to your vehicle, and it is also likely that you suffered from personal injuries. This entire ordeal can be stressful and upsetting, but, at some point, you will want to consider your possibilities when it comes to gaining damages.
In the case of a collision with two passenger vehicles in Connecticut, the at-fault driver's insurance provider will be responsible for paying out damages. However, when a passenger vehicle is involved in a collision with a truck, the situation is slightly more complex. This is because the liability may lie either with the truck driver or the truck driver's employer, depending on the exact circumstances.
If you have any doubts about how truck accidents compare to automobile ones, then all you have to do is to ask a first responder about the difference between the two. They'll likely tell you that crashes where a truck collides with a passenger vehicle are particularly catastrophic. Victims who survive them often endure long recovery times while others die. Fortunately, compensation is available no matter what the outcome.
Truck drivers and their employers are bound to abide by certain standards of care and laws instituted by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Safety Administration (FMSA). They're in place to make driving alongside them safer.
If you ask a motorcyclist in Stamford who prefers to ride on a motorbike instead of a car, they'll likely tell you that they appreciate just how freeing it feels to have nothing separating them from the blowing wind. This motivates many motorcyclists to take to the road wearing far less clothing than what's necessary to protect each and every body part in a crash.
A study performed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that during the years of 2001 and 2008, 1,222,000 motorcyclists were treated for non-life threatening injuries in emergency rooms in Connecticut and across the rest of the United States.
Data recently published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) shows that just over 50,000 reports of workers being struck by falling objects occurred during its most recently recorded year. This equates to more than 140 workers being struck every day in this country. Although only 25 percent of construction workers consider these incidents to be preventable, they're more avoidable than most think.
One of the ways that construction workers can protect themselves and others from dropping objects is to wear wristbands or lanyards that keep the tool they are using tethered closely to them without interfering with its use.
36-year-old laborer for landscaping company fractured wrist when fellow employee hit him with truck. Claimant received in excess of $30,000 in workers' compensation benefits for total disability and medical expenses and settled with automobile insurance company for fellow employee for $95,000.
1989 workers' compensation claim settled for $125,000. Claimant originally sustained a low back injury when she slipped and fell at local grocery store resulting in low back surgery in 1989. Several years later, claimant exacerbated her low back injury. Claim was reopened and settled with carrier for $125,000 in 2006.
47-year-old deli clerk sustained low back injuries at work for local supermarket. Carrier originally denied claim on the grounds that the injury was pre-existing. After formal workers' compensation hearing carrier accepted claim and paid all total disability benefits and medical expenses in excess of $100,000. Case then settled for an additional $100,000 after injured person received a permanent disability rating.
34-year-old male roofer sustained multiple injuries to his shoulder, neck, back and hip when he fell from roof during work. Claimant was provided workers' compensation benefits in excess of $100,000 and settled remaining claims for an additional $55,000.
40-year-old male working for cleaning company sustained neck and low back injuries when he fell on defective staircase while cleaning local museum. Claimant recovered over $95,000 in workers' compensation benefits and resolved claim against museum for $85,000.
26-year-old laborer sustained fractured foot when a cast iron pipe was dropped on his foot. Employer and workers' compensation carrier denied claim on basis that injured worker was an independent contractor. After a series of informal and formal workers' compensation hearings, carrier conceded that claimant was an employee and settled case for $85,000.
24-year-old waitress sustained back injury while working at Outback Steak House. Workers' compensation insurance company initially denied the claim. After a series of informal hearings, carrier accepted claim paying medical expenses and total disability benefits. In addition to those benefits paid, claim settled for an additional $75,000.
Delivery truck driver sustained right wrist fracture in rear-end motor vehicle accident while in the course of his employment. Claimant recovered in excess of $40,000 in workers' compensation benefits for medical expenses and total disability benefits. Claimant settled case against at-fault driver for $105,000.
22-year-old male working as stocking clerk at "big box" retailer sustained herniated disc in low back. Workers' compensation carrier refused to accept the claim. After formal workers' compensation, hearing commissioner ordered carrier to pay over $35,000 in past total disability benefits and pay for surgery and all related medical expenses. Case settled for an additional $35,000 for a total recovery in excess of $100,000.
Rear-end collision on entrance ramp to Merritt Parkway resulting in 49-year-old woman sustaining mid-back injury. Case settled at mediation after filing suit for $300,000.
28-year-old passenger sustained multiple herniated discs in automobile accident in New York state. New York no-fault carrier paid for extended period of disability from work and medical expenses, including expenses for surgery. Case settled against driver of vehicle for $300,000 policy limits shortly after filing suit.
54-year-old man sustains shoulder injury when hit from behind by uninsured motorist on New Jersey Turnpike. Case settled for $135,000 prior to trial.
CT Transit bus driver sustained torn meniscus in collision with another vehicle. Claims made against at-fault driver, workers' compensation carrier and client's underinsured motorist policy. All claims settle for a recovery in excess of $100,000.
68-year-old woman sustained neck and back injuries in rear-end collision and required extended course physical therapy, but was not a surgical candidate. Case settled for $100,000 prior to filing suit.
34-year-old woman sustained concussion and neck and back injuries in hit-and-run accident on a New York highway. Claimant settled uninsured motorist claim for her $100,000 policy limits.
80-year-old woman sustained right foot fracture when her foot was run over in a parking lot. Case settled for at-fault driver's policy limit of $100,000 prior to filing suit.
38-year-old nanny sustained right femur fracture when she fell down defective stairs in home of her employer's neighbor. All medical expenses and lost wages reimbursed and case settled for an additional $150,000.
Claim against landlord for defective staircase in multi-family rental house. Claimant sustained a right femur fracture. Case settled for $125,000 prior to filing suit.
$95,000 judgment obtained against bar and nightclub for assault by one of its patrons against another patron.
47-year-old woman sustained a broken left wrist when she fell from porch stairs at house she was renting. Case settled for $95,000 shortly before trial.
26-year-old male bitten on leg by German shepherd. Claim against dog owner settled for $65,000 plus payment of all medical expenses.
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