Concussions are an injury that most people know of, without actually knowing much about them. Unfortunately for potential victims, many people don’t understand how dangerous concussions can be. Concussions can be caused by many things and can have long-lasting effects...

Injuries
Alcohol and drug use can lead to devastating car accidents
Most people in Connecticut are responsible when it comes to drinking alcohol. However, there will always be those who make the dangerous decision to drive drunk, causing accidents that injure or kill other people on the road. These car accidents can be very...
Will that SUV help you avoid a winter accident?
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. After all, the SUV looks bigger and...
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,...
How to prevent heatstroke deaths in children
To help prevent fatal heatstroke, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued a press release reminding parents about the dangers of leaving children unattended in cars. According to NHTSA, in the U.S., one child suffers fatal injuries...
Keeping your children safe during holiday travel
The holidays can be a busy and stressful time of year. As you're traveling between holiday parties and family activities and taking care of that last minute shopping, keep in mind that the majority of the population is doing the same thing, and many of them are...
What is ‘duty’ and ‘breach’ in Connecticut premises liability?
This blog has previously discussed a few topics with regard to Connecticut premises liability law. Readers may remember that the first element of a negligence case is showing that the defendant, that is, the person who caused the injury, had some form of duty to the...