Teen Driver Laws Are Working According to New Report
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDDecember 11th, 2016
A new study released by the Governors Highway Safety Association found that nationwide teen crash fatalities fell an amazing 48% from 2005 to 2014. These results are staggering as the study also showed that teens are 1.6 times more likely to be in a fatal car accident. In 2015, however, teen crashes grew 10% nationwide. … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Unsafe Patient Handling Can Lead to Injuries
by Charles B. Price, Jr.December 8th, 2016
Whether it is a surgical procedure, emergency room visit, car accident, slip and fall, or other injury, there is a chance that you will need to depend on healthcare professionals to move you at a hospital or healthcare facility. When hospital or facility staff are moving or handling patients, accidents can happen, especially if proper … Keep reading…
Hosting a Holiday Party? Avoid Connecticut Personal Injury Liability
by Charles B. Price, Jr.December 4th, 2016
Being the host of a holiday party can help you enjoy the season with family and friends, but if you’re serving alcohol there are also some things that you need to be aware of to protect yourself. In the State of Connecticut, social hosts can be held liable if one of their guests leaves their … Keep reading…
Keep Your Holiday Travel Safe WIth These Four Easy Steps
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDDecember 1st, 2016
‘Tis the season when families want to spend time together and often travel great distances. If you and your family are traveling you will experience increased traffic congestion as well as an increased risk for a car accident. Keep your holiday travel safe by following these tips: Drive safely. Before you and your family hit … Keep reading…
Connecticut Road Construction: Watch Out for Auto Accidents & Worker’s Compensation Injuries
by Robert Messey, MD, JDNovember 28th, 2016
Construction work on Connecticut roadways is a welcomed site. It means our roadways are being maintained for safer and more efficient travel. While road construction projects are necessary, they can cause angst among motorists as well as an increased risk of a Connecticut auto accident or a Connecticut worker’s compensation injury for the construction workers. … Keep reading…
Drivers Admit Road Rage Causes Connecticut Car Accidents
by Gerard McEneryNovember 25th, 2016
A new study recently released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that road rage plays a significant role in how American drivers express themselves while behind the wheel. In the last year, nearly 80% of drivers expressed anger, aggression and road rage while operating a motor vehicle and those of us that live … Keep reading…