In March 2018, a woman crossing the street in Tempe, Arizona was fatally struck by a Volvo SUV. That SUV was an Uber self-driving test vehicle, and the collision set off a wave of safety concerns. Uber halted its self-driving vehicle program, and other manufacturers pulled back on their plans. Eight months later, Uber says … Read More
Thanksgiving is one of the most active travel holidays of the year. Last year, AAA estimated that over 50 million people would travel for the holiday. This year could see even more travelers, and that is where you could run into a problem. The more people who are out on the road, the larger the … Read More
Halloween night is an exciting and fun-filled night for the whole family, especially for kids who are ready to go trick-or-treating. Parents and adults usually have plans for Halloween parties or other events as well. With more people on the streets, accidents are bound to happen. Families and friends should be extra careful between 4 … Read More
Do you remember the Takata airbag recall? You should, it was the largest automotive recall in U.S. history, and it is still going on. Dangerous airbags that can hurt and kill drivers and passengers are still on the road, and another auto safety crisis could be on the horizon. Legislation could soon put dangerous self-driving … Read More
A 46-year-old carpenter was driving down Route 32 when a 1999 Saab slammed into his Ford E350 van. This crash left the carpenter injured, dealing with pain and medical bills, but the other driver wasn’t insured well enough to handle the expenses. That’s when the man turned to his own insurance company to handle the … Read More
A Colchester man was driving northbound on Interstate 91 when his Ford F-350 was struck by another vehicle. The resulting rollover crash was so violent that he did not survive. Now, the man’s father is seeking damages for the loss of his son. So why did he file his lawsuit against a nonprofit instead of … Read More
Cycling is one of the fun activities people all over Connecticut enjoy every day. Being out in nature or riding through the streets on these two-wheeled vehicles can be both healthy and exhilarating, but sharing the streets with motorists can often be a risky prospect. A senior manager of operations at Waste Management Co. found … Read More
In 2016, a 10-year-old boy was decapitated while riding the “world’s tallest waterslide” at a Schlitterbahn in Kansas City. Recent court documents suggest company executives lacked the necessary expertise to design the waterslide and rushed its construction. In addition to the one death, 13 people reportedly suffered injuries while using the waterslide. Unfortunately, this story … Read More
Here in the state of Connecticut, almost every employer is required to have workers’ compensation insurance. This is required by the Connecticut Workers Compensation Act, which also grants a no-fault process for employees and employers. This process often prevents employees from suing employers for pain and suffering, but there are some cases that that are … Read More
