Torrington Legal Blog
Are criminal background checks for employment legal?
If you have a criminal history, it may seem unfair that it impacts your ability to get a job and take care of your family. This is especially true if the incident on your background occurred years or decades ago. Unfortunately, employers do have the right to check...
4 health risks hotel housekeepers may face
There are thousands of hotels, motels and inns all across Connecticut. If you perform housekeeping duties in one of these places, you provide an essential function. That is, you have the opportunity to make the hotel into a welcoming space for guests from around the...
What are the repercussions of a gray divorce?
Many seniors in Connecticut who have been married for decades now find themselves in the position of going through a divorce. While sometimes only one party wants to split, other times both members of a couple decide that they want different things and that it would...
What should I know about whiplash?
Whiplash may seem like a minor injury that occurs after a car accident. Movies and television shows often joke about the condition. Even some medical professionals may not treat it as a severe injury. However, not every case of whiplash is the same, and the injured...
How should I approach social media during divorce?
Social media rules the lives of most people. While it's fun to share updates when your life is going great, social media can suddenly become hazardous when you're going through a divorce. The posts you make can come back to haunt you, especially from a legal...
A breakdown of landlord responsibilities regarding tenants
One tried-and-true way to earn extra income is to become the landlord of a Connecticut residential property. To keep tenants happy and remain on the right side of the law, landlords have to make themselves fully aware of their legal responsibilities in regard to...
A head-to-toe guide to improving ergonomics
If you are an office worker who experiences symptoms such as sore hands and wrists or pain in the back and neck, a poorly designed or organized workstation may be to blame. You may be able to reduce your pain and/or prevent further problems by rearranging your area...
Which accident types should construction workers be aware of?
As a construction worker, you already know that your job is one of the most dangerous. People in Connecticut and elsewhere can be injured in any profession, but there are more risks prevalent in the construction industry than in many others. You can reduce the chances...
A breakdown of the state’s DUI laws
Every state, including Connecticut, has its own rules, regulations and statutes when it comes to the consequences for driving under the influence. According to the State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles, the state has an implied consent law. This means that...
Identifying a head injury after a crash
When it comes to the consequences of motor vehicle collisions, there are many hardships that victims endure and various concerns that may arise. From financial trouble to broken bones and legal stress, dealing with the aftermath of a wreck can be incredibly tough....
