Connecticut is famous for many things: Ivy League universities, nutmegs, and a host of important and useful inventions (the helicopter, the artificial heart, and the first vacuum cleaner – to name a few). The Constitution State was also the first state in the country...
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Should Nursing Homes Install Surveillance Cameras?
From department stores and offices to schools and government buildings, modern life is often captured on surveillance video. Cameras are such an integral part of everyday life, most people do not even notice them. Although many people believe they provide important...
Nugent & Bryant Helps WWII Vet Collect Nearly $1.8 Million in Car Accident Case
From left to right: Lenny Isaac, Herb Shook & Jim Nugent. At Nugent & Bryant, our mission is to help people. Although we are honored to represent each one of our clients as they pursue compensation for their injuries, we feel especially privileged to have worked...
The Top 10 OSHA Violations
Regulations set forth by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are designed to protect workers and prevent employers from maintaining unsafe working conditions for their employees. Without these protections in place, it is very likely that...
FDA Warns of Link Between Testosterone Medication and Heart Attacks
In a recent safety announcement, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers about an increased risk of heart attack and stroke associated with prescription testosterone products. In most cases, these drugs are prescribed to men with lower...
How Common Are Burn Injuries in Children?
Most parents go to great lengths to protect their children. They use outlet covers, anchor furniture to the wall, and take other “childproofing” measures in the home. Unfortunately, accidents can still occur. That Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...
How Do I Know If My Medication Has Been Recalled?
If you take prescription medication or over-the-counter drugs, it’s important to stay up to date on the safety of your medicine. In the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the authority in charge of issuing recalls and notifying the public that medication...
What Are the Leading Causes of Accidental Deaths?
The death of a loved one is always a time of grief and sadness. When a family member dies due to an accident – especially one that was preventable – these emotions are often joined by anger, confusion, and frustration. The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that...
Are Sports Liability Waiver Forms Enforceable?
With summer ending and the school year starting up once again, many parents will be confronted with a slew of liability waivers, especially for sports-related activities. Many people sign them without really reading them; parents get them so often, they barely stop to...
Defective Airbags Can Cause Injuries
There is no question that airbags save lives. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that airbags reduce fatalities, with frontal airbags lowering death rates by 29 percent and driver-side airbags reducing motor vehicle fatalities by 37 percent....