The trucking industry is central to the U.S. economy, transporting over 70% of our food, medicine, housewares, building materials, and other essential items to urban and rural communities. There’s little doubt that we rely on the goods and services available to us only through the thriving freight industry, but with massive vehicles crowding the...
Back injuries are an unfortunately common result of many types of accidents, from workplace injuries and car accidents to slip-and-fall accidents. One out of 5 reported workplace injuries are back injuries. A back injury is painful and limits mobility. Often the results are long-term discomfort and varying degrees of disability. While some common back...
Connecticut’s insurance law requires all drivers to carry at least the minimum required car insurance with $25,000 in property damage coverage and $25,000 in bodily injury liability coverage per person or $50,000 per accident. Unfortunately, some drivers still avoid carrying the proper insurance coverage. In some cases, a driver who lacks both a valid...
Sidewalks were first designed two centuries ago as a means of keeping pedestrians safe from street traffic and to protect women’s long skirts from mud and horse manure. Now, centuries later, no one expects to suffer an injury from a fall on a sidewalk, but uneven, cracked, or broken sidewalks cause people to trip...
Connecticut residents appreciate the ease and convenience of rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft. With the simple touch of a cell phone app, you can enjoy fast pickup and transportation to your destination in a private vehicle whether you’re in your local community or you’re traveling in an unfamiliar region. Although no one anticipates...
Car accidents are the most common cause of serious injuries in the United States, including back injuries. Though car accidents can cause injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, internal damage, and limb fractures, back injuries are one of the most common outcomes of a crash. In some cases, a severe back injury may also...
Connecticut takes dog bites seriously. While some states allow a dog a single biting incident before holding the owner liable, Connecticut holds owners accountable even for a first-time biter. Unlike states that assert that an owner couldn’t know their dog was capable of attacking if the dog has no previous history of biting, Connecticut...
Many of us in today’s digital communities feel overly comfortable sharing everything about our daily lives on social media. From what we ate at brunch in the morning to a new relationship status, it’s all too easy to put it all out there while we’re making human connections with friends, family members, and strangers....
Across America, more workers are using bicycles for their daily commutes and there is an increase in recreational biking. States and cities are moving quickly to meet the demand for bike lanes on city streets and roadways while educating motorists on cyclist rights to the streets. Even with a push to make the roadways...
According to the Mayo Clinic, a herniated or ruptured disk refers to an injury to the rubbery cushion that sits between the spinal bones. The rubbery cushion is called a disk and it helps to align and stack the vertebrae or spinal bones. Herniated disks typically occur in the lower back or neck and...
