Connecticut Fatal Auto Accident Under Investigation
If your loved one is involved in a fatal Connecticut car accident there can be lots of unanswered questions and you might even be unsure as of where you would start. Like this recent car accident in New Haven, a lot of questions regarding the accident are unanswered and police are investigating. If your loved … Keep reading…
Connecticut Auto Accidents and Teen Driving Laws
There is encouraging news out of the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles regarding teenage driver safety. In 2004, Connecticut adopted the motor vehicle laws that restrict 16 and 17 year old drivers. Since then, there have been some dramatic improvements in teenage driver auto accident injuries: There are 82% less car accident driver deaths A … Keep reading…
Understanding Connecticut Minimums on Auto Insurance Policies Part 1
If you are operating a motor vehicle in Connecticut, the law states you must also have insurance coverage. Insurance terminology can be confusing. The following is information on understanding your Connecticut auto insurance policy. Liability insurance – Covers injuries to others as well as any property damage of others caused by you or any person … Keep reading…
Shocking Connecticut Car Accident Statistics
Car accident injuries can be quite devastating. If you or your loved one were injured in an accident, the lawyers at McEnery Price Messey & Sullivan urge you to seek immediate medical attention whether from your primary care provider or at the emergency room. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, in 2013 there … Keep reading…
Car Accidents and Traumatic Brain Injuries
Car accident injuries can be quite serious, especially if you or a loved one sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI). According to the Centers for Disease Control, an estimated 1.7 million Americans suffer this type of injury annually. Injuries can range from “mild” to “severe.” Any hit, bump or jolt of the head can cause … Keep reading…
Brain Injuries Can Result From Connecticut Car Accidents
You don’t need to be traveling at high speeds to suffer a brain injury in a Connecticut car accident. In an accident, the brain is traveling at the same speed as the car, when the crash occurs, the head abruptly stops. When the soft, “squishy” brain tissue comes in contact with the hard bones of … Keep reading…
Cell Phone Laws and Connecticut Auto Accidents
As a licensed driver in the state of Connecticut you already know that state law prohibits the use of handheld devices, including mobile phones, while operating a motor vehicle. While state-by-state statistics are not available on distracted driving, the NHTSA reports that 20% of all accidents nationwide were caused by some distraction. Several bills are … Keep reading…
Change to OUI Law Restricts Offenders
On July 1, 2015 a change to the OUI (operating under the influence) law went into effect. The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles announced that those individuals who are charged with operating under the influence will not only have their driver’s license suspended, but will also need to install an ignition interlock device (IID) to … Keep reading…
Medical Malpractice and Information Technology: Users Need to Be Cautious
The Joint Commission, a medical safety commission, issued an alert for the safe use of technology in a healthcare setting in June. Their alert centered around safely using technology when ordering tests and medications for patients. Technology is only as good as the humans that use it. The alert addressed the following issues: Performing tests … Keep reading…
Prevent Medical Malpractice? New App Shows Surgeon Errors
If you or a loved one is heading in for surgery, vetting the surgeon is one of the first things that patients and/or their families will do. Thanks to a new application, patients will now be able to see how surgeons at a particular hospital measure up. According to Popular Science, over 200,000 patients unnecessarily … Keep reading…