You decide that you want to stay safe this winter. There's a lot of snow and ice, and you know that puts you in danger on the roads all over Connecticut. You're in the market for a new vehicle anyway, so you opt to buy an SUV.
Why does distracted driving lead to car accidents?
Multi-tasking may be good in the workplace, but it can be dangerous behind the wheel of a car. However, this does not stop people in Connecticut from texting and driving, eating while driving or having conversations while driving. These distractions can be dangerous, as they can lead to serious car accidents. There are three primary types of distractions.
List made public naming priests accused of sexual abuse
The issue of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church has been gaining more attention, as more survivors come forward with credible claims and pursue legal action against those they believe are responsible for the harms they suffered. The Hartford Archdiocese recently published a list of 48 priests who are facing credible accusations of sexual abuse against minors. In addition, the archdiocese issued a statement that it has paid approximately $50.6 million in settlements of over 140 sexual abuse cases. The archdiocese has retained the services of a retired Connecticut judge in order execute a review of all the church's personnel files going back to the formation of the diocese in 1953, to address the issue of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, so that answers can be found, and further actions can be taken if necessary.
How do you know when a child is abused, and what can you do?
When you put your child in the care of another adult, you trust they will protect, care for and treat your son or daughter with respect. Yet, all too often news reports tell stories of the complete opposite. Such is the case in the recently-released list of Diocesan priests in Hartford, Bridgeport, Norwich as well as Jesuit priests who have been accused of abusing minors.
