Swimming pools are a summertime favorite destination for many families. However, wet surfaces and hard concrete can lead to serious injuries from slip and fall accidents. What do you need to know about slip and fall accidents at Connecticut pools? Pool owners have a...
Going to the hospital is tedious, so we only tend to go when our injuries are evident. However, some injuries may seem insignificant at first and then progress into something worse. Seeking medical attention after an accident is crucial not only for your health but...
Even though modern cars, trucks and SUVs have hundreds of safety features, motor vehicle accidents remain a leading cause of injury in the U.S. In fact, as many as 4.4 million individuals suffer some type of bodily harm in car crashes on U.S. roadways annually. While...
Connecticut saw a 42% increase in the number of traffic deaths in 2020, despite there being fewer people on the roads, according to data from the National Safety Council. Nationwide, fatalities increased by 14%, despite an 18.6% drop in miles driven. Why were the...
Defensive driving involves paying attention to other motorists and adjusting your reactions accordingly. The federal National Safety Council developed these techniques to reduce motor vehicle accident rates. Review these strategies for defensive driving to stay safe...
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. It is also a month when more people in Connecticut are expected to start driving more as restrictions on workplaces and other indoor gatherings ease. That probably means more distracted drivers will be on the...
Depending on the types of vehicles involved and the speed at which they were traveling, a collision can have catastrophic consequences for both the vehicle occupants and their entire family. Severe crashes could result in head injuries, brain damage, spinal cord...
Imagine not remembering how to dress yourself in the morning or even how to move from your bed to an upright position in your bedroom chair. One of the most common causes of traumatic brain injury or TBI is a vehicle crash. The victim’s road to recovery includes...
Motor vehicle collisions come in all shapes and sizes. From commercial trucks at highway speeds to distracted drivers failing to stop at an intersection, there are countless factors that can lead to a crash. One of the largest single factors, though, is driver...
Size and protective armor matter. Is it any wonder that drivers and other occupants in passenger vehicles almost always fare worse than truck drivers do in accidents involving a car and a commercial truck? Or that the same holds similarly true for motorcyclists...
