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...
Patients may not recall hearing the term “physician extender,” but they may have been treated or cared for by one. The term refers to other medical personnel like physician assistants, advanced practice nurses or even midwives who perform work normally done by...
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...
We've all been there. You're driving down I-95 and, all of a sudden, traffic comes to a stop. Collisions seem to be happening more frequently in Connecticut -- like the motorcycle and truck collision in Andover, the crash in Torrington a few days earlier, or even...
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...
A recent article in the New York Times has set off a firestorm of controversy. The investigative piece found that overtaxed facility staff in nursing homes and other facilities were prescribing and administering Haldol, a potent antipsychotic sedative for...
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,...
