Dog Bites Can Cause Money Troubles for their Owners
Dog bites are painful and potentially dangerous for the victims. They also can cause some big headaches for their owners. Just like parents can be held responsible for the actions of their juvenile children, dog owners are accountable for the...
Injuries in the Workplace Costly for Business
Slips and falls. Falling objects. Getting caught in machinery.Injuries to employees are bad for workers and bad for business.For the workers, getting hurt at work could create physical, emotional, and financial hardship for the employees and their...
Take Precautions to Prevent Spring Storm Damage
Spring storms made themselves at home in Connecticut over the past couple of weeks. And while we’ve had some beautiful, sunny days, the showers and wind seem to dominate the forecast.
First Aid Critical for Liquid Burns
First aid applied quickly following cuts and minor injuries goes a long way to promoting healing. In the case of burns, immediate aid is crucial, especially for liquid burns, which can be among be the most serious. If you or someone in your...
Marijuana Use Could Be Dangerous for Drivers
A marijuana legalization bill recently received approval from a committee at the Connecticut General Assembly. Now, the legislature’s Appropriations Committee is reviewing the measure and considering how to tax recreational use of the drug.
Tornado Repairs Require the Right Contractor
Tornado season is upon us. While no cyclone activity has been reported in Connecticut this spring, warmer weather has just started. Also, funnel cloud storms aren’t limited to the first part of the year.
Cybersecurity for Your Business Should Include Insurance
You’re a savvy business owner. You know the importance of having a cybersecurity plan.
Homeowners Insurance Companies May Drop or Refuse Coverage for Some
Homeowners Insurance companies have had a rough couple of years nationally. Catastrophic hurricanes. Devastating wildfires. Highly destructive tornadoes and wind storms. Weather disasters thought to happen only one in a lifetime have become regular occurrences. Insurance Business America reports that this has led to above average insured losses in 2018.
Home Improvement Projects May Impact Your Insurance
Home improvement season is here! Wednesday, March 20th marked the first day of spring. While old man winter may attempt a few last gasps, the change in seasons cannot be denied. It’s in the air, and in the plants that are pushing their way to the surface.
E-Scooter Injuries, Whose Responsible?
E-Scooter sharing services may be coming to the Greater Hartford region. City Lab reports that a recent Micromobility Conference touted the up and coming micro ride-sharing initiatives as the wave of the future. Conventioneers promoted the appeal of the battery-operated vehicles as an environmentally-friendly replacement to cars.
Puppy Madness Naming Contest
March: the month between winters end and spring cleaning. For those of us tired of watching the snow melt, we thankfully can savor a bit of Irish luck and bracket upsets to pass the time during this month of madness. And what better madness can there be than Puppy Madness!
Damage from Trees: Who Bears Responsibility
March: In like a lion, out like a lamb? If this first week is any indication, we can expect wild weather swings to continue during the third month of 2019. That could mean more toppled trees causing power outages and damage to homes, yards, and cars. So, whose responsibility is it when a tree falls and causes damage?
Gap Car Insurance Can Protect Your Purse
Car insurance is one of the first items addressed when you purchase a new car. In Connecticut, a minimum amount of insurance is required of all vehicles on the road.
Smart Home Technology Comes with Pros, Cons
Today, smart home technology invades all aspects of modern life. Looking for a new fridge? Smart ones keep track of their contents and tell you when you need to buy more eggs. Internet service providers market their ability to give you remote...
Interior Water Damage Problems on the Rise
Water damage claims have been increasing in recent years. However, you may be surprised that the fastest growing source of flood damage isn’t from external sources.