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...
Personal Injury
Cars and trucks may soon check for sober drivers
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,...
Accident reconstruction in disputed motor vehicle collision cases
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...
New research regarding concussions and their impact on processing sound
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...
Trucking companies target teens for recruitment
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) can be life-altering
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...
Mental health initiatives can serve construction workers
Working construction is one of the most dangerous jobs there is. Each day, workers are at risk of falling off of structures, getting crushed by machinery or struck by falling objects, and other hazards. The physical dangers can often lead to severe injury or death,...
Drivers not slowing down in 2021
Many will recall the empty roads of the spring of 2020. It became an invitation for some drivers to speed on roads normally congested with traffic. On surface roads, this meant reckless driving and street racing. On the highways, there were a record numbers of drivers...
What if an attractive nuisance causes injury?
People of all ages are drawn to items, locations and unique features that have "wow factors." As adults, we are able to simply acknowledge what we see and move on. "Oh, that's a pretty swimming pool!" or "Wow, that's a big hill," or "Hmm. That's an odd place for an...
What is premises liability in Connecticut?
New London business and residential property owners have a duty to maintain safe premises, and to protect visitors and guests from injury due to unsafe conditions. Unfortunately, this standard isn't always met, leading to a variety of potential injuries. If you have...