Most drivers would guess that being in a smaller car could lead to more serious injuries in the event of an auto accident, and they're right. But a new study shows that the gap between smaller and larger vehicles is even bigger than you might think. According to a CBS report on the study, the...
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Will iPhone's New "Do Not Disturb While Driving" Feature Slash Connecticut Car Accidents?
Distracted driving car accidents in Connecticut claim hundreds of lives and cause thousands of serious injuries each year. Apple Inc. is hoping to slash this figure by introducing a new "Do Not Disturb While Driving" feature on its iPhones. However, this may open the door to new legal issues. Although our Connecticut car accident lawyers know...
Read MorePost-Market Safety Events
Drug defects are often discovered after approval and sale Every medication comes with various lists of warnings and side effects, some of which can be deadly. Informed patient consent means that we have the freedom to speak to the pharmacist about any prescription, and to be properly informed about them by our providers. We also...
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injuries
Car accidents and the types of head injuries they can cause The brain is a delicate organ that holds complete control over our bodies. Due to its "plasticity", the brain can change how it looks, grows, thinks and responds over years and in direct response to events like trauma. A head injury can be...
Read MoreSafer Summer Travel in Connecticut Requires Planning
Before you embark on that summer vacation you've been planning for months, make sure you plan to have your vehicle road-trip ready. A car accident is one of the fastest ways to put the brakes on your break. The good news is drivers can drive down their risk of a collision, break down, or another emergency....
Read MoreStudy: I-95 the Most Dangerous Highway in State
A new study of federal crash statistics has determined that I-95 is the most dangerous highway in Connecticut. Geotab posted an interactive map on its site based on the findings of the study, titled "The Most Dangerous Highways in America." Geotab Inc. is a company specializing in global positioning system (GPS) fleet management and vehicle...
Read MoreBus and Truck Accidents Increased Nationwide by 8 Percent
Large truck accidents and those involving buses shot up by 8 percent in 2015, as compared to the year before, according to the latest final data available from the Federal Motor Carrier Association. The FMCSA reports that while there was a 34 percent dip in the number of truck accidents between 2005 and 2009, this...
Read MoreOwners Bear Responsibility for Dog Attacks
A Hartford attorney said irresponsible dog owners in Connecticut can affect people's lives in many different ways, citing three recent incidents in the state involving dog attacks. "In recent weeks, we've seen a child sent to the hospital, a family pet attacked, and an entire neighborhood inconvenienced," said Hartford personal injury attorney Joseph Morelli of...
Read MoreU.S. Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Connecticut Injury Victims
Unanimous high court decision allows personal injury case to proceed to trial A legal case involving a Connecticut rear-end accident made it all the way to the United States Supreme Court due to issues involving tribal sovereign immunity. Ultimately, the Supreme Court sided with the injured parties, who can now pursue legal action for injuries...
Read MoreDistracted Driving Blamed in Surge in Massachusetts Car Accidents
Distracted driving has been an increasing focus in traffic safety circles in recent years, as the number of people with smartphones has continued to climb, reaching a saturation of 77 percent of all Americans as of last year. Now, one of the largest studies on distracted driving gives us a clearer picture of just how...
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