Large truck accidents and those involving buses shot up by 8 percent in 2015, as compared to the year before, according to the latest final data available from the Federal Motor Carrier Association. The FMCSA reports that while there was a 34 percent dip in the number of truck accidents between 2005 and 2009, this...
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Owners Bear Responsibility for Dog Attacks
A Hartford attorney said irresponsible dog owners in Connecticut can affect people's lives in many different ways, citing three recent incidents in the state involving dog attacks. "In recent weeks, we've seen a child sent to the hospital, a family pet attacked, and an entire neighborhood inconvenienced," said Hartford personal injury attorney Joseph Morelli of...
Read MoreU.S. Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Connecticut Injury Victims
Unanimous high court decision allows personal injury case to proceed to trial A legal case involving a Connecticut rear-end accident made it all the way to the United States Supreme Court due to issues involving tribal sovereign immunity. Ultimately, the Supreme Court sided with the injured parties, who can now pursue legal action for injuries...
Read MoreDistracted Driving Blamed in Surge in Massachusetts Car Accidents
Distracted driving has been an increasing focus in traffic safety circles in recent years, as the number of people with smartphones has continued to climb, reaching a saturation of 77 percent of all Americans as of last year. Now, one of the largest studies on distracted driving gives us a clearer picture of just how...
Read MoreLaw Offices of Mark E. Salomone sponsor of Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Motorcycle Run
The 6thannual motorcycle ride will be held on May 20 in Holyoke, MA The Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone is a proud sponsor of the 6th annual Holyoke Soldiers' Home Motorcycle Run on May 20, which is organized by Victory 4 Veterans, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting veterans at the Soldiers' Home in...
Read MoreLaw Offices of Mark E. Salomone sponsor of Thunder in the Valley Festival
Popular motorcycling event features food, music and live entertainment on May 6 The Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone is proud to sponsor this year's Thunder in the Valley Festival, a motorcycle rally and popular festival held on May 6 in Easthampton, Massachusetts and organized by the Widows Sons Masonic Riders Association. Our Massachusetts motorcycle...
Read MoreConnecticut Lawyer: Motorcycle Incidents Raise Safety Concerns
Two incidents on Connecticut roads in the same day recently served as a harsh reminder that everyone on the road is responsible for motorcycle safety, said Hartford motorcycle accident attorney Joseph Morelli of the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone & Morelli. Morelli was referring to two Connecticut incidents involving motorcycles on the second Sunday...
Read MoreCould Your Doctor Be Influenced By Pharmaceutical Manufacturers?
New study suggests that many physicians have accepted payments from drug companies We expect our doctors to put our best interests first and make decisions with our health as their top priority. But a recent study suggests that other incentives may affect those decisions for many medical professionals. A recent study published in the...
Read MoreYoung Millennials Among The Most Dangerous Drivers in Connecticut
A tragic accident recently took the lives of one 20-year-old man in Connecticut and injured two passengers in the young man's vehicle. According to Mass Live, the crash in Stamford was a single-vehicle crash and occurred at approximately 1:13 a.m. The 20-year-old driver who was killed was in a pickup truck heading north on Hope Street. He...
Read MoreDrowsy Drivers Just As Dangerous As Drunk Drivers, Study Finds
Connecticut car accident attorney discusses dangers of tired drivers Drivers who don't get enough sleep can be just as dangerous as drunk drivers in many situations, according to a recent study. And even sleeping 1 to 2 hours less at night can significantly increase the odds of a driver causing a serious car accident. But...
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