Car accidents happen every day. While some are minor, other car accidents can leave people with debilitating injuries. You may need to know what kind of injuries you may suffer following a vehicle collision. Here are some of the most concerning: 1. Herniated disc...
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Who is at fault if you slip, trip and fall in Connecticut?
A slip, trip and fall accident can turn your life upside down in a split second. One moment you are walking into your favorite eatery or grocery store. And the next, you are grappling with a life-altering injury like a broken spine, a concussion or other catastrophic...
2 reasons commercial vehicle crashes are so dangerous
Preventing crashes should be the ultimate goal of everyone who is interested in road safety. The vast majority of collisions are the result of some kind of human error, which means that better personal practices and technological advances can help reduce crash risks....
4 common head injuries following a vehicle collision
Vehicle accidents are typically the leading cause of head injuries as victims of a crash might suffer from blows, hits, jolts or bumps. Several different kinds of injuries may result from a car accident. The below goes into depth about four common head injuries you...
What pictures should you take after a car accident?
One thing that can help after you get into a car accident is to take photographs of that crash. Doing so may help you if you are seeking compensation for your injuries, for example, or even if you’re just filing an insurance claim. But what pictures do you take? If...
Can a messy vehicle cause an accident?
Motor vehicle accidents lead to injuries, disabilities and death. Research shows that as of Dec 12, 2022, 324 fatal crashes occurred in Connecticut, which is a significant increase from 275 in 2018. Different factors contributed to these accidents, and messiness may...
What is the standard of care in medical malpractice?
Patients expect doctors to take proper care of them. While this is usually exactly what happens, there are times when medical professionals don’t do what they should. One way that they provide poor care is by failing to ensure they’re meeting or exceeding the standard...
Could you be injured after a wreck without knowing it?
You get involved in a car accident and, miraculously, you feel fine. The authorities come to the scene and talk to everyone, and they offer you medical care, but you tell them that it’s not necessary. Despite the fact that your car was totaled, you were not injured....
Does texting while driving make someone to blame for a crash?
The behaviors that you engage in at the wheel largely determine how likely you are to get into a crash. Certain actions, like drinking before driving, dramatically increase your likelihood of causing a collision. Distracted driving is also a known risk. Those who...
How to react when someone tailgates you
Your natural reaction when someone tailgates you may be to aggressively hit the brakes or do something else to escalate the situation. The reason for this is simply that it’s frustrating to have someone driving so close to you and clearly putting you in danger. You...