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...
Personal injury
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...
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....
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,...