Connecticut law requires all property owners to keep their property safe for visitors. Store owners, in particular, owe the highest “duty of care” to their customers. They must ensure that their premises are free from hazards and safe for shopping. However, what...
Imagine being on your daily commute when suddenly another car slams into yours from behind. The impact is jarring, and your head snaps back and forth like a whip. In the days that follow, you start to notice strange aches and pains. Many people experience whiplash...
Knowing the right steps to take immediately after an incident can ensure your safety. It can also help protect your legal and insurance rights. What should you do in the aftermath of a crash? Ensure your safety The first thing you should do after a crash is to check...
It's not uncommon to share a Connecticut road or highway with a commercial vehicle. Although commercial vehicle drivers are limited to how many hours they can travel each day, they aren't immune from working while tired. Driving while tired can be dangerous for...
Your swimming pool could be harboring a silent but deadly risk: unseen electrical currents that can endanger lives. This danger often arises from improper installations, maintenance oversights or negligence. The lack of warning signs highlights the importance of...
No one should have to suffer from trauma and injuries because of someone else’s careless behavior. Yet, here you are, facing this burden. With strong evidence and a solid case, you may be able to hold the party responsible liable for your damages. Should you decide to...
In the United States, getting rabies from a dog bite is extremely rare. However, dogs can carry bacteria in their mouth and saliva that can multiply and infect the human body. Without medical treatment and intervention, animal bite infections can be life-threatening....
Despite the fact that speeding leads to many catastrophic motor vehicle accidents each year on Connecticut roads, people continue to drive above the speed limit. Between 2012 and 2021, the percentage of fatal traffic accidents that involved speeding bounced between...
There are workers whose jobs require laboring in extreme conditions. With this year’s summer heat reaching suffocating levels, hot and humid temperatures can lead to workplace illnesses and deaths. When the heat index came as high as 105 degrees, Connecticut had to...
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has released a disturbing new study. It shows that car crashes in Connecticut and the rest of the nation are on the rise. More than 6.5 million crashes are reported on an annual basis. The results are more than...
