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 MoreSix Years After Sandy Hook: Are Tighter Gun Laws Working?
It’s been almost six years since a gunman opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, killing 20 young children, six educators, his mother and himself on December 14, 2012. The devastation was unimaginable. Flanked by mothers and fathers who lost their children, Governor Dan Malloy signed into law sweeping gun regulation just four […]
Read MoreKnowing Your Rights After a Burn Injury
Unfortunately, many burn injuries are often the result of preventable accidents. Whether it occurs on the job, from a defective product or chemical, even mild burn injuries can be devastating.Serious burn injury cases are complex and require an experienced attorney to represent your case accurately. Read on to learn more about your legal rights if […]
Read MoreThe Difference Between Hiring an Attorney & Representing Yourself
“He who represents himself is a fool for a client.” –Abraham Lincoln Lincoln was an attorney. As brilliant as he was, he understood when to accept help and that the courtroom is no place for egos.For a person unfamiliar with the legal process, it might sound easier to just go to court without an attorney. […]
Read More4 Safety Tips to Prevent Potential Injury & Disaster
You’ve got plans this summer, no doubt. The last thing you and your loved ones need is an injury or accident to cut in on those long-awaited plans for fun. No matter the time of year, proper safety and prevention is always in season.The Flood Law Firm wants to help ensure your summer starts off […]
Read MoreThe Risk & Liability of Trampolines
With their appeal to both kids and grown-ups, trampoline parks are popular without a doubt. They are fun, go-to venues where people of all ages can enjoy themselves. In spite of their attraction, what many don’t know about these attractions are the countless injuries children suffer every year at these facilities. Children at Higher Risk […]
Read MoreThe Flood Law Firm Recovers $890,000 for Injured Delivery Man
The Flood Law Firm recently secured an $890,000 settlement for a 42-year-old delivery man who severely injured his neck after he slipped on a sheet of ice.The incident happened in February 2015 when German Perez was delivering furniture to Bassett Furniture at a strip mall in Brookfield, Connecticut.Attorney and managing firm partner Brian Flood represented […]
Read MoreDistracted Driving Awareness: Be the Driver You Want Your Teen to Be
For many of us, it’s easy to dismiss the seriousness of sending a text while driving or fiddling with the radio more than watching the road. But this is distracted driving and it takes on many forms.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than eight people are killed each day in […]
Read MoreStudy: Driving with the Flu Same as Driving Drunk
Flu Season in 2018 It’s no news that the U.S. is currently dealing with one of the worst flu seasons in years. Connecticut’s Health Department is calling this year’s flu epidemic “alarming,” with the Department of Public Health now reporting Connecticut’s flu death toll at 105 for the 2018 season alone. Far more than simply […]
Read MoreHow to Get Your Accident Report
Getting Your Police Report in Connecticut Getting into a car accident is stressful enough, but not knowing what to do after it happens can make the situation seem overwhelming. What you do directly following an accident significantly impacts your ability to seek compensation for damages.If you’re a Connecticut driver and you’ve recently been involved in […]
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