Car accidents are one of the leading causes of injuries in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that car accidents cause three million injuries per year. Some car accidents result in moderate to severe injuries that make it difficult or impossible to return to regular life activities. It is … Read More
Thanksgiving is one of the most active travel holidays of the year. Last year, AAA estimated that over 55 million people would travel for the holiday. This year the company was estimating that 50 million would be on the road, but that estimate has changed. Due to the pandemic, AAA estimates a 10 percent drop … Read More
When it comes to drinking and driving, did you know that many countries have laws that are more strict than U.S. law? In Japan, it is illegal to drive with any alcohol in your system. In several European countries, blood alcohol content (BAC) limits range between .02 and .05 percent. Here in Connecticut, the legal … Read More
Did you know that traffic in Connecticut dropped by 50 percent at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic? Stay-at-home orders and lockdowns played a major role in this decrease, but not every traffic statistic fell. Compared to last year, traffic fatalities increased in 2020. So why are Connecticut auto accidents causing more fatalities? Our Hartford … Read More
Labor Day weekend is fast approaching! Many regard this holiday as the last weekend of summer, but this year is different. The coronavirus pandemic has closed businesses and limited recreation. However, this is not going to stop many from trying to have fun. Just because we are in a pandemic does not mean we should … Read More
Some of the deadliest accidents on Connecticut highways today are truck accidents. When fully loaded, these tractor-trailers can haul as much as 80,000 pounds. That’s why any collision with another vehicle can result in the loss of life. Worse yet, the number of truck accidents across the country have increased by 20 percent in the … Read More
The State of Connecticut has lowered its number of coronavirus cases dramatically. This is due to social distancing and people wearing masks out in public. As businesses continue to reopen, your employer may need you to come back to work. Unfortunately, doing so could increase your level of exposure to COVID-19. If you contract the … Read More
You may have a lot of questions after suffering an injury in an auto accident. One of those questions may be, “Do I need a personal injury lawyer, or should I work with the insurance company?” While working with the insurance company might seem like a more convenient option, there are many reasons why hiring … Read More
The coronavirus pandemic has halted the majority of businesses in Connecticut. Yet, certain businesses remain open. Governor Ned Lamont has classified them as essential. This includes legal and accounting services. Thus, law firms can remain open and conduct business. This is good news for people with ongoing personal injury litigation. Injured victims are often out … Read More
Most of us have never seen a global pandemic like the one currently raging across the world. The Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is a flu-like virus that is extremely contagious. To stop the spread of this deadly disease, businesses across the country shut down and sent employees home. For some employees, their work allows … Read More
