New London Law Blog
Doctors are continually misdiagnosing cluster headaches
In Connecticut and across the U.S., around one in 1,000 people suffer from cluster headache, a neurological condition that affects one side of the head and causes excruciating pain. Patients may experience a cluster headache attack several times a day, and each attack...
Subcompacts and sports cars see the most fatal crashes
Connecticut residents who drive a newer model sports car or subcompact car should know that these see the highest number of fatal car accidents. The automotive research firm iSeeCars.com looked at the fatal accident rates of 2013-2017 model vehicles using data from...
Food and drink are a major distraction for drivers
When drivers in Connecticut think of distractions, they probably think of their phone or the radio first. They may not realize that food and drinks can make them just as inattentive behind the wheel. A study from 2014 says that drivers are 3.6 times more likely to...
Types of breast cancer that affect men
Connecticut residents mmay not be aware that men can get breast cancer. Men have breast tissue and, though they are usually not functional, the glands for producing milk and the ducts for carrying it to the nipple. Though breast cancer in men is very rare, there are...
Excessive Speeding Endangers Motorists
Since Connecticut officials issued stay-at-home orders in March, fewer vehicles have been on the road. This decrease in traffic has caused motor vehicle accidents to drop. It has also led to a decline in the number of crashes with injuries. Yet, the number of fatal...
Media Release
a personal injury and wrongful death firm in New London, Connecticut, is honoring those who are keeping the public healthy and safe during the Coronavirus pandemic. On May 5, 2020, the Firm illuminated its iconic and historic office...
Gloves and Foreign Objects Found Inside After Surgery
Finding foreign objects inside the body after surgery is a recurring problem in New London, Connecticut, and other parts of the United States. Each year, 4,500 to 6,000 patients in the U.S. leave the hospital with a foreign object in their body. This avoidable mistake...
The Reardon Law Firm Recognized For Raising More Than $100,000 For Multiple Sclerosis Society
The Reardon Law Firm is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized for its dedication to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society with the Outstanding Community Partner Award. The award was presented at a breakfast event called MS Breakthrough on March 1,...
Accidents more likely with truckers who drink lots of coffee
Coffee is an indispensable drink for many truckers in Connecticut, but one study warns that drinking lots of it can cause health problems and raise truckers' risk for a crash. The study was conducted by a U.K. transport safety expert and researchers at the Virginia...
Report: Connecticut pedestrian crashes on the rise
Back in 2009, the nation recorded a 30-year low in fatal pedestrian accidents. Since then, however, the deadly crashes have been on the rise. According to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), the toll reached 6,283 in 2018. Though the agency hasn’t yet...
