Warmer weather means more motorcycles on Connecticut roads. Unfortunately, our state does not have the best track record when it comes to motorcycle accidents and deaths. As riders reenter the roads for the Spring and Summer months, it’s vital to remember to share the...
Costs of spinal cord injuries in young people are profound
Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) often affect active, healthy, young people without warning, magnifying the stunning emotional pain of their families and of the injured patients who survive them. The financial costs to families and society are staggering. At times,...
What the future of vehicles might mean for drivers’ safety
Many auto accidents occur due to driver errors, but some crashes and injuries are the result of mechanical defects. For example, a faulty emergency brake might fail to stop the car in time. However, vehicles are changing. Auto technology is improving and shifting....
Seeking justice after a truck crash is possible and complex
Many truck crashes change people’s lives in very personal ways. Because of the enormous weight and, often, speed of commercial tractor-trailers, the damage they do can be horrific. Legal avenues for making recovery as complete as possible involve especially complex...
The legal difficulties of regulating vaccines
Vaccinations are in the spotlight once again in Connecticut. The Public Health Committee is currently considering a bill concerning the rights of parents to refuse to vaccinate their children. As legislators attempt to determine what is best for Connecticut schools,...
Warning signs of a traumatic brain injury after a car crash
Head injuries are unfortunately common after car accidents. One of the most severe types is a traumatic brain injury, which is often caused by a violent blow to your head. There are over 1.5 million cases of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in the U.S. each year. A TBI...
How long can truckers be on the road (and why does it matter)?
When we are driving, we typically don't worry about how well the people around us slept last night or how long they've been behind the wheel. And in most cases, those details do not matter or affect us. However, when the driver is operating a massive commercial truck,...
