You Witnessed a Car Accident. Now What?Car accidents happen suddenly, and they can cause your adrenaline to kick into overdrive, especially if one happens just a few cars ahead of you. The scene may be chaotic and stressful, causing you to feel confused and uncertain about what you should do next. Many people who observe […]
Learn MoreDefective Airbags Can Cause InjuriesThere 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.When airbags are defective – or used in an improper way – however, […]
Learn More“Distracted Walking” Putting Pedestrians at Risk“Distracted driving” may receive more attention, but the problem of “distracted walking” is becoming an increasingly common and dangerous problem. According to a recent report by the National Safety Council, distracted walking injuries involving cell phones accounted for an estimated 11,101 injuries between 2000 and 2011, making it a significant safety […]
Learn MoreFor Work-Related Injuries Caused By Third-Parties, Workers’ Compensation May Not Be Your Only RemedyOne of the many unique characteristics of the workers’ compensation system in Connecticut and every other state is that it is usually the exclusive remedy that an injured worker has against his or employer for compensation related to a “work-related” injury. A […]
Learn More“Whiplash” Is Often No Joke“Whiplash,” which is a term used to describe a number of different injuries to the neck, has often been mocked and maligned in TV sitcoms as an exaggerated or faked injury, usually accompanied by a neck brace. The reality, however, is that the numerous injuries to the neck that are often referred to […]
Learn MoreConstruction Season on the Roads Means More Dangers for Drivers and WorkersSummer, or “construction season” as it is sometimes called, is the time of year when significant work is done on our roads, highways, and bridges. If you’re taking a family road trip this summer, the odds are slim that you won’t pass through at […]
Learn More“Bounce Houses” Lead to a Jump in Serious InjuriesAt block parties, street festivals, fairs, barbecues, and almost any event where large numbers of kids are in attendance, the inflatable – or “bounce house” or “moonwalk” as some call it — has become as much of a staple as juice boxes and balloons. But, as recent […]
Learn MoreConnecticut Might – and Should – Extend the Time for Minors to File Personal Injury ClaimsIn an effort to bring Connecticut in line with the rest of the states and provide justice for children injured by negligence, the state senate recently voted to extend the time that minors have to file personal injury and medical […]
Learn MoreWhat You Can Do to Help Your Personal Injury Lawyer and Your CaseAs your personal injury lawyer, I know that you are counting on me to use my skills, knowledge, and commitment to handle your matter in a way that gives you the best chance of obtaining the compensation you deserve. While you are right […]
Learn MoreTractor-Trailer Accidents Can Be Tragic – and Complicated. Make Sure You Hire a Tractor-Trailer Accident Lawyer.We can all understand why a collision between a passenger car and a massive semi-truck can lead to catastrophic injuries and death for those in the car. The size, weight, and height of a big rig all play a big […]
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