Connecticut Legal Issues Blog
What is the impact of a traumatic brain injury?
The impact of a traumatic brain injury can be far reaching and can result in devastating consequences for victims and their families. As a result, victims of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and their families should know what they can do following a traumatic brain...
3 tips for coping with a loved one’s death
You don't anticipate losing your loved one unexpectedly. Sadly, if they die due to a negligent driver, that loss can be devastating. On top of the pain and sadness you may feel, you may also face economic uncertainty if they were the primary breadwinner in your home....
Multiple injuries reported after an accident in Bridgeport
An accident in Bridgeport left several people injured. Police said that some of the victims were children, and they transported several people to area hospitals. The accident happened at an intersection in the evening hours. They said that one of the drivers was...
Not all brain injuries are because of trauma
When people in Connecticut think of a brain injury, the first thing that may come to their minds is a blow or some other injury to the head. These sorts of injuries are called traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs. They can happen from another reason, from a blow to or...
Victims of drunk drivers have legal options
Connecticut residents certainly should know by now, with all the public service announcements and law enforcement efforts, that drunk or drugged driving is extremely dangerous. Still, people inexplicably continue to choose to operate their vehicles after having too...
Vehicle accidents are the most common cause of spine injuries
Many Connecticut residents probably know intuitively that spinal cord injuries of any sort are life-altering. The majority of spinal cord injuries, close to 2 our of 3 involve some loss of mobility either throughout one’s body or, less commonly, just below the waist....
Lighter traffic doesn’t mean drivers are safer
With more people staying at home these days both to work and do their other activities, one would think that driving has gotten safer in recent months. Unfortunately, this is not as true as one might think. Fewer people driving has meant, for the most part, fewer...
Scientists find new treatment for brain and spinal cord injuries
No one is ever prepared to deal with the aftermath of an accident, much like no one expects to be involved in a serous crash. But these incidents happen every day in Connecticut and other states across the nation, leaving victims seriously harmed. When a serious...
Safe motorcycle riding begins before you leave home
Oftentimes the limited days of summer fly by in the blink of an eye. Fortunately, you have right to make the most of the longer, warmer days. If you’re a motorcyclist, savoring summer probably means taking your bike out for as many rides as possible. As you prepare to...
Traumatic brain injury increases likelihood of dementia
Accidents causing traumatic brain injury (TBI) affect millions of Americans each year. The CDC estimates that nearly 57,000 people die every year from the injuries, and many more are forever affected. People in hazardous occupations are at a higher risk of TBIs,...
