Connecticut Truck Accident Pile-Ups
by Charles B. Price, Jr.September 23rd, 2019
Truck accidents that occur along Connecticut roadways are some of the most dangerous and destructive accidents. Due to their large size and weight, trucks can leave passenger vehicles crushed. Multi-car truck pile-ups occur generally under two scenarios. The first instance is when a truck collides with a vehicle and due to its size and position, … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Top Areas For A Mistake
by Charles B. Price, Jr.September 16th, 2019
It is no secret that physicians, nurses, and staff in a hospital’s emergency department can get extremely busy with patient care. There are, however, times when emergency room staff overlook something in a medical chart or neglect to ask questions that are vital to care. Emergency departments are crucial to patient care as they see … Keep reading…
New Connecticut Laws In Effect July 1, 2019
by Robert Messey, MD, JDSeptember 13th, 2019
When the clock struck midnight on July 1, several new laws went into effect in the State of Connecticut. Below are some highlights: Police officers, parole officers, and firefighters are now eligible to receive benefits for post traumatic stress disorder caused by certain qualifying events which include seeing a deceased minor, someone’s death, or a … Keep reading…
Connecticut Truck Accident: How Trucking Companies Are Liable
by Gerard McEnerySeptember 10th, 2019
Connecticut truck accidents can happen because of improper maintenance and mechanical failure. Trucking companies are required by federal law to keep a maintenance and service log of all trucks in their fleet. Some of the ways a truck could be mechanically unsound are: Worn or defective tires, resulting in a blowout Defective brakes Transmission failures … Keep reading…
Connecticut Truck Accidents: What Is The Hours Of Service Rule?
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDSeptember 7th, 2019
Fatigue is something that all of us have faced at one time or another, however, commercial truck drivers who are fatigued can put all motorists on the road in danger. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) enforces an hours of service regulation that restricts the number of hours a driver can operate a commercial … Keep reading…
Connecticut Truck Accident: Drivers 10x More Liable
by Charles B. Price, Jr.September 4th, 2019
When a Connecticut truck accident occurs, it often leaves the driver of the passenger vehicle with substantial injuries. Commercial truck drivers have a duty to operate their rig in a way that keeps safe all who use our roadways. Sometimes, however, that is not always the case. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration … Keep reading…