Documenting evidence after a motor vehicle accident is crucial, particularly if another driver caused the crash. Sometimes, it is evident that the other party was negligent, distracted or reckless. At other times, it is unclear, which means the concept of comparative...
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Bike fatalities and injuries still an alarming concern
Motor vehicle accidents involving bicyclists remain an alarming concern in Connecticut, with five fatalities reported in 2023, up from the previous two years. Bike injuries involving motor vehicles are far less isolated incidents, with 336 vehicle-related injuries...
Connecticut’s most dangerous roads
Connecticut may be the third smallest state by area in the United States, but there still are plenty of roadways to travel on and some of them are more dangerous than others for travelers. Four roadways in Connecticut to watch out for Some roads are more dangerous...
Pool safety in apartment and condominium complexes
The number of drownings in the United States has trended downward for decades. But, unfortunately, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now reports that the number of drowning fatalities has risen over the past three years from 4,000 in 2019 to 4,500 a year...
How preexisting conditions can affect personal injury claims
When a person experiences a car crash or other incident, he or she may experience a worsening of what is called a preexisting condition. A preexisting condition may be a chronic illness like rheumatoid arthritis or may be a prior injury that never fully healed. ...
How life-altering injuries impact victims and families
When a significant, life-altering injury occurs, it can profoundly affect not only the victim, but loved ones as well. Brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, loss of sight or hearing, major medical conditions, amputation of limbs and other severe injuries can cause a...
Icy conditions in New England winters cause slip and fall accidents
Winters in Connecticut are warmer than they used to be, but slip and fall injuries due to icy conditions still occur regularly. From the first freeze to the final thaw, Connecticut residents must navigate snow, icy steps, wet building floors, and uneven sidewalks....
Traffic Deaths Decline Slightly
Traffic deaths have surged 30% over the past decade, with nearly 10,000 more fatalities a year occurring in the past few years than in 2013, when there were 32,893. Even though there were fewer vehicles on the roads during the pandemic, there were more crashes....
Motorcyclists face increased risks of collisions at intersections
Motorcyclists are at risk whenever they take rides. They must remain vigilant of their surroundings and exercise heightened awareness of other drivers' behaviors. Riders need to be cognizant when other drivers change lanes or swerve, and need to know that motorists...
Information about medical device defects
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,...