Injuries sustained in semi-truck-related crashes are typically some of the most serious. This is often because of the size and weight differential between the average semi and other passenger vehicles on the road -- SUVs, sedans and small trucks. Unfortunately, the...
There are thousands of medical devices on the market, from hip and knee implants to CPAP machines to meshes used to repair hernias. Many of these products help patients to recover from injuries and painful conditions in order to live healthier lives. However,...
When a person dies as a result of another's carelessness or negligence, those left behind sometimes feel anger, sadness and grief, particularly if the death was preventable. Filing a wrongful death claim can be an important step in finding justice. But, before doing...
Despite all of the safety features in modern vehicles and efforts to educate drivers about avoiding distraction, car accidents remain common and pose a significant risk to motorists and passengers. It's important to understand why so many car accidents happen. The...
When you head out on the road, you always hope that all of the motorists around you are doing their best to drive safely, but that doesn't always happen. You may find yourself near a vehicle that is moving in a manner that suggests that the operator is engaged in...
We all are purchasing more products online, which means that there are more and more commercial trucks on the roadways making deliveries. A study by a trucking industry safety consultant has found that air brake-related components are responsible for 51% of all brake...
Anyone who rides a bicycle on the road knows that encounters with motorized vehicles can be dangerous. Hundreds of cyclists are killed and injured on Connecticut roadways every year. Under Connecticut law, cyclists have the same right to travel on roadways as cars and...
Summertime in Connecticut means time spent at the beach or in the pool. Some homeowners install pools to beat the heat and need to be aware of the responsibility they take on to ensure the safety of their guests, especially swimmers. Data on drowning The Centers for...
As the school year ends, teen drivers spend a lot more time on the roadways. Summer is known as the “100 Deadliest Days” for teenaged drivers because of the significant increase in motor vehicle collisions among teenagers during the period of time from Memorial Day to...
Drowning usually refers to a submerged individual’s inability to breathe underwater, which can happen even if the water is a few inches deep. However, a phenomenon known as "dry drowning” is just as dangerous because it can cause complications similar to drowning that...
