Summer is in full swing, and Connecticut residents are spending a lot of time outdoors. Most people believe they are relatively safe from injury caused by slipping and falling during the warm months. However, these accidents occur more often than you may think they do...
What’s the one thing most commonly to blame for slip-and-fall accidents?
As Connecticut residents, most of us are familiar with navigating icy sidewalks and puddles of melted snow at the entryways of buildings during the winter. Most of us know that we have to be extra careful to dry off our feet as we enter a building on a rainy day to...
Pedestrians in Connecticut are at ever-increasing risk
Pedestrians are a common sight on Connecticut roads. Some people walk to work or to school every day because they don't own a car or don't want to drive one. Other people might walk to social engagements and local businesses as a way to get some exercise and fresh...
The dangers of a slip-and-fall accident when interior tiles are put in exterior spaces
Your neighbor invites you over to see the new tile entryway that he built in front of his house. You’ve seen the progress, so you’re interested in the end result. You go over and see that he put a 10-foot by 10-foot square of tile looking up to his front door,...
Why drunk driving continues to be such a dangerous risk on the road
Drunk driving has been illegal for almost as long as cars have been a mainstream part of American life. The effects of alcohol on the human body simply make it impossible for people to safely drive with alcohol in their system. Despite public awareness campaigns...
Stand up for your rights if you’re injured because of reckless behavior
No matter how it happens, getting hurt is not something you want to go through. Whether it’s because of a traffic accident, sports injury or other cause, if you’re hurt because of negligence or inappropriate care, it’s important that you know that you have a right to...
3 safety tips for motorcyclists
It is very important that you make safety a priority when you ride a motorcycle. Riding a bike can be a thrilling activity, but one mistake could have catastrophic results. Motorcycles are much smaller than other vehicles on the road and lack exterior protection. This...
3 tips for driving during the winter
Looking out the window and noticing snow falling from the sky will give even the most experienced driver pause. Driving during the winter can be a significant challenge. Multiple inches of snow covering long sheets of ice on the road can be very dangerous. Thousands...
Driving while tired can be a killer on the road
It is not uncommon for drivers to overestimate their skill. Drivers will likely assume they can make it home safe in the face of distractions or fatigue. Unfortunately, factors such as these can dramatically impact a driver’s ability to safely reach their destination...
Taking the right steps away from an auto accident
You were driving home on 84 like any other day when a car came out of nowhere and made this a day like no other. Now you’re gripping the wheel, staring at the damage. It can be hard to know what to do next. Car accidents and injuries are on the rise, and sometimes...
