Hard-Wired Smoke Alarms Recalled Due to Failure to Alert Consumers of a Fire

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on August 13, 2014 that thirty-three models of the 400 and 500 series Edwards (ESL)-branded and Interlogix smoke detectors hard-wired into a security system. Edwards and Interlogix smoke detectors are identical. The 2-wire or 4-wire detectors are round, white and measure 6 inches across...

Nissan Expands Recall Prompted by Faulty Air Bag

Read the Associated Press story about how Nissan is recalling more than 226,000 additional vehicles over a defective air bag that has affected much of the global auto industry. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said owners of all affected vehicles will be notified. Owners may also contact...

Gun Bill Support Puts CBA on Path To Political Activism

Recently the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) House of Delegates (HOD) met and approved (by a vote of 34 to 14) a motion made by the Chairperson of the CBA's Human Rights and Responsibilities Section to support and sign onto an amicus brief supporting the constitutionality of An Act Concerning Gun Violence Prevention...

Drinking while Driving is a Crime Even if Under the Limit.

Most people know that driving under the influence is a serious offense that can hurt or kill innocent people and land the driver in jail, regardless of whether anyone is hurt or killed. However, as I was sitting at a red light the other day watching the driver of...

Recalled Consumer Product: LED Bulbs Risk of Injury

July 15, 2014 – The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of 14 Halco LED bulb models used in recessed lights, as outdoor security lighting and in retail displays. The bulbs have a metal cone-shaped housing, are silver in color, either 14 or 18 watts, and have clusters...

Safe Responsible Use of Fireworks During Fourth of July Festivities

The following article was published on the National Council on Fireworks Safety and is so important for families this time of year it is being reprinted in its entirety – Jim Miron. Washington, D.C. Using consumer fireworks on our nation's birthday is as traditional as cookouts and parades. And it...

Lack of Fall Prevention Measures Put Workers at Increased Risk-Case Study

Workplace falls are a serious problem. In addition to the pain, financial disruption and overall chaos a work injury injects into the lives off the injured worker and his family the work place injury is a disruption in the workplace that has significant economic costs to the economy. June...

June is National Safety Month!

BridgeportPersonalInjury.com supports the mission of The National Safety Council, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to save lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes and communities and on the road through leadership, research, education and advocacy. The National Safety Council was founded in 1913 and chartered...

They Are Your Records! Access to Your Medical Records In Connecticut.

Have you ever seen your medical records? Surprisingly, many people have not and, not surprisingly, many people do not know that they have a right to see their own medical records. But it is easy to obtain a copy of your medical records. Of course, in a case where...

A Day To Remember Those That Made The Ultimate Sacrifice

Memorial Day honors those that have died while serving in the United States Military. It is not “thank a veteran day”, we can do that on every other day and especially on Veterans Day. From the beginning of our time as a fledgling country in 1775...

National Dog Bite Prevention Week May 18th 24th

This year, May 18th through May 24th is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. With an estimated 70 million dogs in America we all need to understand how to live together with our furry friends safely. That is why a special week highlighting the prevalence of dog bites and how to prevent them...

GM fined $35 million in ignition-switch safety case

General Motors agreed on Friday, May 16, 2014 to pay a $35 million civil penalty for its slow action to address an ignition-switch flaw that has been linked to 13 deaths. The Washington Post story, written by reporter Michael A. Fletcher states that the fine is the maximum penalty the National Highway...