Any damage to the spinal cord can have severe and life-altering consequences for Connecticut residents at the workplace, on the road, at school or while engaging in physical activity. Understanding, and avoiding, common causes of spinal cord injury is Traumatic causes...
Personal injury
Four deadly construction accidents
Construction accidents might cause more harm than leave someone suffering from a minor injury. Connecticut workers may face deadly risks when working at a construction site as many incidents could result in fatalities. In particular, four dangers loom over...
Dealing with an acute spinal cord injury
Spinal cord injuries are among the most catastrophic and life-changing for Connecticut residents. If you believe you have an acute spinal cord injury after being in an accident, there are certain symptoms you might experience. Understanding acute spinal cord injury An...
What are the different types of spinal cord injuries?
Experiencing a spinal cord injury (SCI) can be a debilitating and life-altering event that some Connecticut residents may face. The damage that they cause can result in a loss of mobility or feeling. If you or someone you know has recently suffered an SCI, it's...
Your first steps after a motor vehicle accident
Motor vehicle accidents are stressful and can leave you feeling confused, angry and disoriented in the moment. That’s why it’s important to prepare in advance for potential accidents on Connecticut roads. Here are some steps to take after you get into a car crash....
Summertime drownings and premises liability
Summer fun turns into summer tragedy if your loved one drowns in a public pool, private pool or even your neighbor’s backyard pool. Swimming pool drownings are all too common. If your loved one lost their life after drowning in someone else’s pool you will want to...
Who is responsible when security cameras are down?
Reports of surging crime keep appearing in the news across the country, and this should give Connecticut residents a pause. In a January report that compiled FBI and Connecticut Uniform Crime Reporting statistics of the most dangerous cities in the state, Hartford...
The dangers of an adverse drug event
For patients in need of medical treatment, the ever-present risk of a medication error leading to health complications and even death is an real concern. When patients in Connecticut and elsewhere suffer from an adverse drug event (ADE), the prescribing medical...
What is traumatic brain injury, and how does it happen?
Most people have experienced some kind of blow to the head, whether from a fall, a sports activity, or a bicycle or motor vehicle accident. Just because you may be able to walk away after the event has occurred does not mean that there has not been more extensive...
Occupational hazards to be aware of
Becoming injured in Connecticut can easily happen on the job if you and your coworkers are not careful. Some workplaces present more risks for injury than others, so your employer needs to put adequate protections in place to prevent injuries. Biological hazards...