Construction sites can be hazardous places, with various potential risks to workers and bystanders. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the most common causes of death at construction sites are falls, being struck-by something, being...
The Reardon Law Firm continues to represent women who have suffered from ovarian cancer after using talcum powder for extended periods of time. However, the legal maneuvering of the manufacturer of the product, Johnson & Johnson, has caused significant delays in...
If you sustained a serious injury caused by a distracted driver -- while in a car, on a bicycle or as a pedestrian -- most likely your life has been affected. You may be in pain, out of work or suffering through difficult medical treatment. The financial troubles...
When it comes to a vehicle, not everyone likes a roof over their head. Convertibles were phased out in the late-'60s and early-'70s because they were structurally unsafe. Subsequently, T-tops, sunroofs, removable tops, and panoramic roofs have been employed. As with...
There have been many initiatives to address the dangers of drinking and driving. There has been a reduction in the legal limit for blood alcohol content (BAC) to .08. The penalties have become increasingly stringent, particularly for repeat offenders. Nevertheless,...
We all recognize that there are two sides to every story. This situation arises frequently in motor vehicle collision cases, when the parties involved have different versions of what occurred. The physical and emotional trauma of a serious crash may also prevent an...
The winter months here in Connecticut are often cold and snowy. However, the silver lining for living in this climate is the opportunities to enjoy such winter sports as skiing and snowboarding. Powder Ridge Mountain and Mount Southington are not far. Of course, there...
Concussions can cause many different kinds of debilitating symptoms. These symptoms can include headaches, nausea, confusion, and dizziness. Researchers have found that a blow to the head can make it difficult for the brain to process or understand human speech in a...
Much has been written and said about the supply chain crisis in the United States and around the world. President Biden has made efforts to alleviate the problem, convincing harbor terminals in California to operate 24 hours a day and seven days a week to reduce the...
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) have gained a lot of attention in recent years. There have been high-profile settlements involving former NFL players and college football players. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has concluded that 61,000...
