Torrington Legal Blog
Injuries could increase when working with robots and automation
Working at one of the world's largest e-commerce companies has its risks. With increased dependence on the use of robots, warehouses relying on automated order processing can present unique dangers. As reported by CBS News, warehouse employees at one of the top five...
Who keeps the house during a divorce?
Connecticut follows the law of equitable distribution, which means that a family court judge may divide the property you and your spouse acquired during a marriage based on a standard of fairness. While you may find that taking ownership of your house appears fair,...
Personal injury can cause Herniated discs
Personal injury can lead to many medical conditions. Hernia discs are one of the most common conditions caused by personal injury. According to Mayo Clinic, Hernia is described as a protrusion of an organ beyond the cavity which normally contains it. Such a condition...
Yes, you can get a job with a criminal record
By nature, every person will make mistakes at various points in their life. These mistakes should not preclude them from moving forward in a positive way. One area of a person's life that they can use to do this is their working life. Some people might fear that they...
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...
