Many Connecticut residents suffer traumatic brain injuries each year. Mild traumatic brain injuries cause only temporary declines in brain function, but severe injuries cause long-term or even permanent impairment. There is little that current medical science can do...
Year: 2023
Can you avoid phone distractions while driving?
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of fatal auto accidents. Many distracted driving accidents are caused by texting and driving. You may find the following safety tips on cellphone distractions useful. Turning off your phone Possibly the best thing that...
Common work site injuries experienced by visitors
Accidents that don't involve workers can occur at Connecticut construction sites. Other individuals, such as investors or journalists, may frequently visit a site to report or view the progress of a project. Visitors can sustain injuries if those responsible for the...
Avoiding car crash risks this Connecticut winter
Winter in Connecticut can transform the landscape into a picturesque wonderland, but it also inspires challenging driving conditions. Navigating icy roads, reduced visibility and the unpredictability of other drivers requires extra caution and preparation. Avoiding...
When and why not to sleep after a TBI
For many years, people claimed that it was unwise to sleep after suffering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or any type of head injury. Parents would attempt to keep their children awake after a fall, for example. Adults may try to stay awake after being involved...
Steps teens can take after a car accident
Teen drivers are statistically the most likely to be involved in a car accident. Connecticut law requires that drivers who are involved in a wreck stop at the scene and render aid. Typically, this means calling for police, medical or other forms of assistance. Other...
Shoulder injuries often occur after car crashes
Each day, adults in Connecticut use their vehicles. Unfortunately, some of these individuals wind up involved in an automobile accident. Motor vehicle accidents can cause many types of bodily injuries, especially those involving your shoulders. Bruised shoulders While...
Do recalls protect manufacturers from wrongful death lawsuits?
The death of a loved one is a traumatic experience. That pain is even worse when the death could have been prevented. Last year, over one billion items were recalled due to defects and safety issues. But what happens when one of those defects causes someone’s death?...
What does it mean to suffer polytrauma?
Most people have never heard the term “polytrauma” until they suffer it – often in a serious car crash or other event. Sometimes, even a serious fall can cause polytrauma. So can violent attacks and things like being crushed – for example, during a severe weather...
Typical mistakes after car crashes
When a car accident happens in Connecticut, victims must act appropriately to deal with the situation. Unfortunately, drivers may be prone to make mistakes because of the unexpected and unnerving nature of collisions. These mistakes could cause many problems for them,...