Bridgeport Personal Injury Law Blog
39% of car accidents happen in the first 10 minutes of driving
If you mostly use your car for short trips, you should know about the findings of a recent survey. In that survey, 39% of car accidents occurred in just the first 10 minutes of driving time. Consequently, even on short trips, you have a significant chance of...
What makes falls so dangerous?
Winter is just around the corner. Pretty soon, ice and snow will sometimes cover outdoor walkways and stairs. With slippery surfaces comes the increased risk of falling. What many people don’t realize is just how dangerous falls can be. Injuries from falls According...
Dangerous intersections and the risk of an auto accident
Whether you regularly drive through a chaotic intersection or you find yourself in the middle of a dangeorus situation due to a busy crossing, you need to think about the unique hazards associated with these locations. Sometimes, dangerous intersections involve...
Does hands-free cellphone usage really prevent accidents?
The dangerous myth circulating throughout the country assures you that you can safely use your cellphone to talk or text while driving as long as you use hands-free technology to do so. Unfortunately, if you believe this myth, you put yourself, your passengers and all...
How dangerous is a bad wheel bearing?
Odd sounds from your vehicle may not be anything important, but you should always check them out. If you notice something sounds different, it could indicate that you have a maintenance issue that requires your attention. One source of weird noise is a bad wheel...
Liability for a big rig crash may extend to multiple parties
A crash between an 18-wheeler and a passenger vehicle often results in catastrophic injuries for the victim. If you find yourself in this position, you may face prolonged treatment and great medical expense. Multiple parties may share liability for your injuries. The...
Who is liable for a dog bite injury?
You may be delivering mail or a package as part of your job. Or you could be heading to visit a neighbor to catch up. Or even you and your child could be outside playing and suddenly the unthinkable happens: a dog viciously attacks you – or your kid. In the attack,...
Reasons to work with an attorney after a serious auto accident injury
A serious injury can turn your life upside-down, especially if you become disabled and lose your income. When another driver caused the accident, you may have legal recourse to cover medical bills, lost wages and other associated costs of your injury. These are some...
Why should you review your car insurance policy?
With more people deciding to forgo public transportation and use their cars instead, traffic on Connecticut roads is picking up. The presence of more cars means that more traffic accidents are likely, which makes this a good time to make sure your car insurance policy...
Different types of fall injuries
Many falls are preventable and occur because a property owner failed to do something to make it safer for you during your visit to the premises. A fall can result in serious injuries that may require long-term treatment and care. There are different types of falls...
