You’ve probably seen the television commercials that depict the impact of an auto accident with crash test dummies sitting in for real drivers and passengers.  These commercials have a tremendous power to show just how damaging a car crash can be. The use of crash...

Unfortunately the problem of drunk driving continues on a daily basis.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that there are 30 drunk driving related deaths in this country each day.   The effects of alcohol on your cognitive abilities has...

By now either you or someone you know likely has an infotainment system in the car.  These oversized screens promise greater information about your drive and allow passengers to have a more comfortable ride with the ability to access more content as the car is...

Summer camps are winding down, but it remains important to understand that if your child is/was injured at summer camp the camp may be held liable if the camp, camp leader, camp counselors were not exercising the appropriate level of caution. There are a myriad of...

As summer winds down and kids are finishing up their summer camp activities it is important to note that when injuries do occur at summer camp there are obligations that camps have to keep children in their care safe.  While not all injuries can be prevented there are...

Many Connecticut auto accidents are caused each year by drivers who are running a red light.  Whether the driver is intending to just make it through the intersection as the light is turning red or intentionally runs a red light to get somewhere faster the effect can...

Who doesn’t love an adorable dog that’s playing in the grass?  Maybe you’ve gone over to a neighbor’s house and their dog is so cute you might want to play with him.  Then that cute, playful doggie turns into a territorial and aggressive dog. This transition plays out...

The convenience of a ride sharing service like Uber is proven time and time again.  Getting you to and from a location quickly makes these services appealing.  There is however, a chance that your Uber or Lyft driver may get into an accident, which will put a damper...

Ride sharing services like Uber are one of the fastest ways to get around when you need to get somewhere and you don’t have a car.  What happens though when your Uber driver is distracted in one way or another?  Do you have any recourse? Distracted driving is one of...

The unsung heroes of the medical world are no doubt nurses.  These men and women spend their lives doing the hard work of treating and recovering sick or injured patients.  What happens then when nurses find themselves in a situation that leaves them sick or injured...