Teens look forward to the freedom and independence of their first car. But the first few years of having driving privileges can be incredibly dangerous for novice drivers. In fact, AAA reports motorists who are 16 and 17 have triple the risk of involvement in a deadly crash as opposed to older teens and adults. Back to school...
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Fatal Boating Accidents, Jetski Crashes Increase Nationwide
Recent Deadly Connecticut Boating Accident Reminder of Risks, Attorney Says Boating fatalities and accidents involving jetskis (personal watercraft) significantly increased nationwide last year, according to the latest national statistics. And a recent boating fatality near New Haven, Connecticut on Long Island Sound proves that boating remains dangerous in Connecticut, according to Connecticut boating accident attorney...
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation in Connecticut
5 Advantages of Having an Attorney When Filing Your Claim Being injured in a workplace accident can be devastating. There's the pain of the injury. You are left unable to work and engage in your usual activities. There are medical expenses that add up quickly. And because you can't work, you can't earn a paycheck....
Read MoreAttorney: Take Steps To Prevent Child Drowning
Following the deaths of 2 children in drowning accidents, a Hartford attorney is drawing attention to steps all parents and caretakers can take to keep children safe. "Kids love to go swimming in the summer, but it doesn't take much for an accident to happen," said Hartford personal injury attorney Joseph Morelli of the Law...
Read MoreNew IIHS Study Shows Smaller Vehicles Are More Dangerous
Most drivers would guess that being in a smaller car could lead to more serious injuries in the event of an auto accident, and they're right. But a new study shows that the gap between smaller and larger vehicles is even bigger than you might think. According to a CBS report on the study, the...
Read MoreWill iPhone's New "Do Not Disturb While Driving" Feature Slash Connecticut Car Accidents?
Distracted driving car accidents in Connecticut claim hundreds of lives and cause thousands of serious injuries each year. Apple Inc. is hoping to slash this figure by introducing a new "Do Not Disturb While Driving" feature on its iPhones. However, this may open the door to new legal issues. Although our Connecticut car accident lawyers know...
Read MorePost-Market Safety Events
Drug defects are often discovered after approval and sale Every medication comes with various lists of warnings and side effects, some of which can be deadly. Informed patient consent means that we have the freedom to speak to the pharmacist about any prescription, and to be properly informed about them by our providers. We also...
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injuries
Car accidents and the types of head injuries they can cause The brain is a delicate organ that holds complete control over our bodies. Due to its "plasticity", the brain can change how it looks, grows, thinks and responds over years and in direct response to events like trauma. A head injury can be...
Read MoreSafer Summer Travel in Connecticut Requires Planning
Before you embark on that summer vacation you've been planning for months, make sure you plan to have your vehicle road-trip ready. A car accident is one of the fastest ways to put the brakes on your break. The good news is drivers can drive down their risk of a collision, break down, or another emergency....
Read MoreStudy: I-95 the Most Dangerous Highway in State
A new study of federal crash statistics has determined that I-95 is the most dangerous highway in Connecticut. Geotab posted an interactive map on its site based on the findings of the study, titled "The Most Dangerous Highways in America." Geotab Inc. is a company specializing in global positioning system (GPS) fleet management and vehicle...
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