Some of the worst news a family could receive is learning that a loved one has been injured in a car crash. This news can be even more difficult to handle during the holidays when many people are traveling to celebrate with loved ones. Unfortunately, increased traffic...
What you need to know about blunt force trauma injuries
While most car accidents result in a motorist suffering minimal injuries, others leave individuals with life-long impairments -- if they even survive. Blunt force trauma is one of the more severe injuries resulting from an automobile accident. There are a variety of...
Does the breed of the dog matter after an animal attacks you?
Any dog, regardless of its size and appearance, could potentially become aggressive in the wrong situation. A dog with a history of abuse, for example, might find certain words, behaviors or even smells to be a trigger for aggressive behavior. A dog that looks sweet...
How negligence factors during a car crash
One of the most common reasons people in Connecticut and around the U.S. get involved in car accidents is due to negligence. Negligence is defined as the failure to exercise reasonable care. Unfortunately, negligence often leads to others being injured on the road....
Family may pursue wrongful death claim after pedestrian accident
Though fatal accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, the families of victims can feel the repercussions of such events for years after they happen. They often experience emotional difficulties, financial hardships and other challenges that could leave them...
Even a minor brain injury can lead to cognitive problems
Someone who suffers a brain injury may have to deal with many different types of negative effects from the injury. Some of these are cognitive issues that can make it hard to function normally. Cognitive problems aren’t always easily seen by others, so some people...
What serious injuries can people suffer in a slip-and-fall accident?
Media depictions of slip-and-fall accidents make them seem more like a joke than a source of serious injury. Popular culture has turned the slip-and-fall into a physical gag. While finding humor in physical events isn't necessarily bad, creating a flippant attitude...
Dog bites often require emergency medical attention
Many New Haven County residents have dogs or at least like dogs even if they do not own one themselves. Though many dogs have an even and friendly temperament, it is easy for any dog to feel threatened or fearful, and these feelings could lead to even the...
