Summer is a time of family fun, late mornings, and freedom from homework. Unfortunately, it’s also a time when accidents are incredibly common. If you ask an emergency room physician or nurse, you’ll find that summer is one of their busiest times. As kids get into trouble during school breaks and adults finally take advantage […]
Everyone knows that vehicles go through rigorous testing before they hit the market. This may give you a false sense of security about the safety of your vehicle. Vehicle defects and recalls are shockingly common and contribute to thousands of auto accidents and fatalities every year. If you’ve been hurt in a crash caused by […]
Multi-car pileups are frightening to witness and even more traumatizing for those who are involved. Once a chain reaction starts, there’s no telling where it will stop—some multi-car pileups have left dozens dead and even more seriously injured. Unfortunately, the pain doesn’t stop there. Victims of pileup crashes often find it nearly impossible to get […]
For most people who are injured at work, workers’ compensation is the only way to receive any damages for injuries. In Connecticut and other states, you cannot sue your employer or a coworker for an injury that occurs at work. But if someone outside of your workplace is responsible for your injuries, you may have […]
You’ve been bitten by a dog, fallen on a slick patch of pavement outside a business, or been hit by a car. Although your pride might be hurt and you’re a little scared, you otherwise feel physically fine. What’s your next step? You might think that you just need to go home and rest until […]
Slip-and-fall accidents are unfortunately very common. While many accidents leave victims with nothing more than a bruised ego and a little soreness, some have far more serious consequences. Some slip-and-fall victims suffer traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, spinal cord damage, and other serious injuries. When this happens, it is important to seek fair and full […]
Ridesharing has caused a huge upset in the transportation industry, completely changing how people get around. However, with any major change in an industry comes new legal challenges. From the very beginning, rideshare users had questions—who’s responsible for accident damage? Do claims go through the driver’s personal insurance, and what happens if they deny it […]
Firefighters put their lives on the line every single day to protect their communities. In addition to the immediate risk of being caught in a fire, firefighters face additional health risks. Constant exposure to smoke and hazardous chemicals puts them at a substantially higher risk of developing cancer. Those who develop an illness as a […]
Vaping is a trend that has exploded in popularity during the last decade, attracting teenagers and adults alike. However, it has caused a huge range of health issues and injuries. It has a reputation for being less risky than smoking and even a healthy way to stop smoking, but as injuries continue to pile up, […]
The holiday season is the busiest time of the year for delivery services. The increase of packages delivered this time of the year means that workers doing delivery work are more active than at any other time. With this increased business, extra hours, and additional stops come an increased risk of injury. Any employee who […]
Driving through Connecticut during the summer and fall months means navigating an endless series of infrastructure projects. The orange traffic cones, flashing arrow boards, and concrete jersey barriers lining Interstate 95 through Fairfield County and Interstate 84 near Hartford signal necessary highway improvements. However, these highly congested, tightened corridors also create dangerous bottlenecks for daily […]