Wrongful death occurs when carelessness or negligence causes the death of another person. An example of a wrongful death claim is where a person’s negligent driving results in a fatal crash. The surviving family of the deceased crash victim may bring a wrongful death claim to help them seek justice and hold the liable person […]
Read MoreStay Safe With These Winter Driving Tips
Winter Holiday Driving Tips The winter season is an exciting time of year. A lot of us travel to see friends and family. Maybe we’re lucky enough to break-up the winter blues with a vacation at a ski lodge, or a get-away to a balmy beach locale. This is a heavily traveled time of year, […]
Read MoreWhat to Do After a Motorcycle Accident in Connecticut
In Connecticut, road conditions can create driving challenges. Issues like rain, sleet, and snow can cause safety risks for all drivers on the road. Traffic congestion in places like the I-95 often increases the likelihood of an accident. On top of all this, dealing with the aftereffects of a motorcycle accident can be stressful. Knowing […]
Read More5 Myths About Elder Abuse You Should Know
Despite recent changes and enforcement of elder abuse law, abuse in nursing homes is more common than most people believe, often leaving lasting physical and emotional damage to victims and their families.According to the Office of the Inspector General, 134 instances of potential elder abuse were discovered in 33 states as well as almost 35,000 […]
Read MoreChild Passenger Safety Week 2019: Are you buying in to these car seat myths?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost half of all child car and booster seats were incorrectly installed and misused, making it the primary reason for childhood injuries in 2016.Even if you consider yourself a relatively safe driver, the negligence of others should be enough to encourage all parents and caregivers to […]
Read MoreTFLF Partners with Project Graduation to Give Seniors a Safe Celebration
It’s a milestone that is worthy of celebration: high school graduation. For perhaps the first time in their lives, graduating seniors are ready to take their newfound independence for a spin. However, each year, far too many lives are tragically cut short when intoxicated teens get behind the wheel. In an effort to counteract the […]
Read MoreBrain Injury Awareness: Seeing the Invisible Disability
When an injury or illness is validated by visible symptoms, no one questions whether it is real. To do so would be insensitive and rude. As well, when the world around us can see the injury with their own eyes, they are more likely to extend compassion and understanding. For example, if you approached a […]
Read MoreThe Risk of Dangerously Quiet Electric Cars
Driving an electric or hybrid car is an honorable action undertaken by millions of commuters each day. It reduces noise and stress, and most importantly, helps preserve the environment.When it comes to safety, however, taking to the road in one of these quiet runners comes with a heightened risk; not necessarily for the drivers, but […]
Read MoreIs Marijuana a Threat to Road Safety?
Could the legalization of marijuana be responsible for more car accidents on roads and freeways?While recreational use of pot is still illegal throughout Connecticut, a 2019 study by UC San Francisco evaluated 28 million hospital records in Colorado two years before and after it became legal to purchase and use marijuana for enjoyment. Collision Risks […]
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