What You Need to Know About Dog Attacks
Dog Bites and Injuries Under Connecticut Law
In Connecticut, state law states that anyone that owns or keeps a dog is strictly liable for any damage caused by the dog, regardless of whether the owner or keeper of...
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Top Five Injuries from Falling
“If you don't like the weather in New England now, just wait a few minutes.”
- Mark Twain
The cold weather is almost over in Connecticut, but I woke up this morning to snow on the...
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When a Vehicle Collison, Crash, or Wreck Aggravates a Pre-Existing Condition
It is a common misconception that compensation is not available or is limited for a person that suffers injuries in a car collision, crash, or wreck that aggravate a pre-existing condition. Contrary to popular belief, compensation is available for injuries caused by an at-fault driver that make worse (what the law calls...
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Social Media Mistakes to Avoid When Injured Due to the Fault of Another
When you experience trauma, such as being injured due to the fault of another, it's only natural to want to talk about it with someone. These days, that “someone” is often social media itself. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, to name a few, are easy ways to vent frustration. There are times...
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Winter Danger: Black Ice
During a Connecticut Winter, whether you are driving or walking outside in freezing conditions, you face the increased risk of losing control and being injured due to black ice. Therefore, it is important to know what black ice is and when it's most likely to appear.
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Top 5 Most Dangerous Colors for Cars and Motorcycles
Car and motorcycle colors should matter to you, but maybe not just for aesthetics. We all know that various factors increase the odds of a car or motorcycle wreck, including:
Road conditions
Weather conditions
Alertness of drivers
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8 Ways to Make a Vehicle Crash Much Worse
A motor vehicle collision, crash, or wreck will ruin your day. It's natural to feel angry and emotional after another driver hits you. Although difficult, it's best to keep communication between yourself and the other driver as limited and cordial as possible. Failure to do so will only make a bad situation...
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4 Errors Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Crash Victims Make When Speaking with Insurance Companies
An insurance representative is one of the first people you speak to after a car, truck, or motorcycle accident. These representatives are trained to talk to you as though they're your best friend, and after the trauma of a car wreck, it...
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Top 6 Mistakes Injury Victims Make When They Represent Themselves in an Injury Claim
If you have been injured in a vehicular crash or on another's property your personal and work life is likely to be impacted by the effects of your injuries and emotional trauma. You will also almost definitely be contacted by an insurance company representative for the at-fault party responsible for your injuries....
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Judge Dismisses Challenge to Religious Exemption Elimination
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging a law passed last year that eliminated Connecticut's Connecticut long-standing religious exemption from childhood immunization requirements for schools, colleges and day care facilities, saying the state has an interest in protecting the health of Connecticut's students.
In a 33-page decision,...
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Some Best Practices for Dealing with Flashbacks and Obsessional Thoughts Regarding a Traumatic Event Such as a Car Wreck
When someone goes through a traumatic event, the potential for flashbacks and obsessive thoughts regarding that event can affect that individual's mental and physical health. We are continually learning about how an individual can harness the powers of the brain to help enhance overall health. If you have been involved in a...
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Commercial Vehicles = Heavy Duty Responsibility
Commercial truck drivers carry heavy loads across our roads, bridges, and highways. As such, they also carry heavy responsibilities to everyone on the road in order to keep us all safe.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that the number of people who died in large truck crashes...
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