The danger to pedestrians of being injured by road users is one that’s shared across the country and is also one that is, on the whole, a growing problem. In a recent study, Connecticut was ranked as the seventh-highest state for pedestrian deaths. This is, of course,...
Personal Injury
With winter coming, slip-and-fall accidents are on the way
Slip and fall accidents happen in a lot of different ways, such as when the tile floor in a department store is wet and a customer slips walking down an aisle. But one of the most common ways that these things happen is when the pavement on a sidewalk is snowy or icy...
The dangers of electric scooters
Electric scooters (or e-scooters) appear to be everywhere. Injuries to pedestrians and those who ride e-scooters are increasing. Many are serious and even fatal. One doctor who was involved in a study of e-scooter-related injuries between 2014 and 2020 says, "We found...
Exterior stairways can contain many slip and fall hazards
Whether at a friend’s home or a commercial or government building, you likely encounter exterior steps more often than you think. Most of the time, stairways are in good condition and built according to code, posing few injury risks to users. Unfortunately, some steps...
Are you prepared to share the road?
When you’re driving your vehicle, one of the things you should keep in mind is the variety of people that you’ll share the road with. You know that you may see motorcyclists, truck drivers, cyclists and pedestrians on or around the roads you travel on, so it’s...
Have you suffered injuries at an amusement park?
There are few better ways to let your hair down than attending an amusement park. For adults and children alike, a visit to such places can result in hours of fun. Usually, these trips go smoothly and families can’t wait until their next visit. Sadly, in rare...
Can you count on car insurance after a crash?
You pay for insurance, so you expect that you won't have to worry about your costs after a car crash. However, some people get hurt in collisions that leave them with unpaid bills. Every driver in Connecticut should carry a combination of liability coverage and...
Music may make people more dangerous drivers
What's the first thing you do when you get in the car? Do you flip on the radio and choose a new station? Do you pair your phone and pick a playlist to listen to? For a lot of people, this is certainly the go-to move, as they get their musical entertainment set up for...
What to know about Connecticut personal injury statute of limitations
A statute of limitations is a legislative act that defines the maximum time parties in a dispute have to undertake legal proceedings from the date of the alleged offense. The specified length varies depending on your jurisdiction and the nature of your case. The...
Summer slip-and-fall hazards Connecticut residents may face
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...
