Increasing pedestrian deaths and injuries are a sad trend that continued into the first half of 2022. Despite new safety initiatives and municipalities and states rethinking the design of new roadways with adjacent pedestrian activity, the Governors Highway Safety...
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Boating accidents can have devastating consequences
There are reports every summer of severe injuries and deaths linked to recreational boating. Whether on the Connecticut River, Housatonic River or the Thames River in New London, those enjoying a trip out on the water should be aware of the risks of harm and ways to...
Damages in wrongful death claims
When a loved one passes away due to another person or entity's negligence, there are many different types of damages (financial compensation) the remaining family members can seek. It is important to speak with a competent attorney who specializes in wrongful death...
What to know about wrongful death claims
If you recently lost a loved one due to another person or entity's carelessness, negligence, or recklessness, you may be able to file a claim for wrongful death. Wrongful death claims include motor vehicle collisions, truck collisions, deaths due to medical...
Statistics show that distracted driving is still a significant issue
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...
Are cars with roof openings more dangerous?
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...
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,...
What you need to know about wrongful death claims
If you live in Connecticut and have lost a loved one due to someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to seek damages in court. This is done by filing a wrongful death lawsuit. Here is what you need to know about these types of claims. Who has standing to file a...
Fatal mishaps and the negligence of truck drivers and employers
A tragedy strikes your family’s life with the death of loved one who happens to be a daughter, a mother, a wife and the glue that has kept your family together. The life of this lively and compassionate person has come to an end due to a collision with a big-rig...