Though many residents of New Haven County and other parts of Connecticut may worry about slipping and falling during the winter months, this type of accident could happen during any time of the year. Certainly, icy, wet or snowy conditions could easily result in a...
Car accident causes injuries, claims life of driver
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...
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...
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...
How much do spinal cord injuries cost accident victims?
Serious motor vehicle accidents can cause massive trauma to the human body. Along with traumatic brain injury, damage to the spinal cord is one of the most devastating injuries. Victims of such physical damage can expect to require immediate and long-term medical...
Pedestrian accident leaves man with life-threatening injuries
Though most people ride, drive or at least see vehicles every day, these common objects present serious dangers to anyone who uses them or is around them. Cars, trucks and other automobiles can easily cause serious injuries to anyone involved in a crash with them or...
New Haven County bicyclist killed in crash with box truck
Though bicycling can offer an affordable way to travel while also providing a way to exercise, riding on or near roadways presents many dangers. Unfortunately, accidents involving a bicycle and a vehicle typically have harrowing outcomes for the bicyclist. Due to the...
Don’t ignore possible signs of brain injury after an accident
The human brain is truly remarkable. It is filled with hundreds of billions of neurons that transmit data almost instantaneously to muscles and nerves and other parts of the body. Simply put, our brains are the most sophisticated organisms in our bodies. Although the...
Pedestrian accidents can quickly claim lives
Though many people choose to travel on foot, it can be a dangerous activity, especially near roadways. Unfortunately, too many drivers do not take the time to slow down at intersections or near crosswalks and do not watch out for pedestrians as closely as they should....