The Tylers died within 50 minutes of each other on June 21, 2013, when their Honda CRV sport utility vehicle was struck head-on by a distracted driver on Route 2 in Preston near the intersection of Hewitt Road. Thomas P. Flaherty, 57, of Willimantic, was sober but distracted when his GMC Sierra pickup slammed head-on […]
Author: Humbert Polito
Contacting the Insurance Company After an Accident
If you have been injured, you are likely in pain and chances are the cause of your pain was not your fault. Your injury causes you to incur medical bills and you may have to take time off of work to recover. The source of recovery for your injuries is likely to come in the […]
Wrongful Death Overview
The death of a loved one is always difficult. A tragic loss becomes even more difficult when it is unexpected and caused by a preventable incident. Unfortunately, many families experience such a loss and the following is some general information about wrongful death claims. Causes of Wrongful Death The law generally defines a “wrongful death” […]
What NOT to Do After a Slip and Fall
Slip and fall accidents are among the most common way in which people accidentally injure themselves and are responsible for more than 8 million emergency department visits each year. In many instances, they are simply a result of a person’s own clumsiness or carelessness. Perhaps your shoe was untied, you were looking at your phone, or you […]
Winter Weather Truck Accidents in Connecticut
Anyone who lives in Connecticut knows how much snow can fall each winter and how much ice can accumulate on the roads. Often, it is difficult to tell when a road is icy and dangerous, so it is wise to take caution when driving in any type of winter weather conditions. You cannot, however, control […]
Watch for Signs of Connecticut Nursing Home Abuse
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is a difficult decision and requires us to place a significant amount of trust in nursing home administration and staff. While these facilities are supposed to provide care and support for our loved ones in our absence, this trust is often broken, often causing serious injury to […]
Have Your Brakes Been Recalled?
Every driver knows that the brakes on their vehicle are essential and you rely on them every time that you drive. Without working brakes, you would have no way to stop or slow down to avoid entering busy intersections, to have control on turns, or to avoid colliding with other vehicles, pedestrians, or other objects. Basically, not […]
Effects of a Traumatic Brain Injury on Children
When children sustain a traumatic brain injury, the results can be devastating. The developing brain is extremely delicate, and TBIs can have a significant impact on nearly every aspect of a child’s life. Some of the more common ways a TBI can affect a child are discussed below. Educational Delays and Complications Even a mild […]
The Importance of Medical Attention after a Car Accident
Following a car accident, emergency medical personnel may arrive on the scene and may advise you to be transported to the hospital in an ambulance for emergency trauma care. In this situation, there should be no question that you should heed their advice and go directly to the hospital for treatment. However, crash victims who […]
Recovering for Injuries Sustained in a Connecticut Dog Bite Case
Millions of people are bitten by dogs every year in the United States, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates1 that almost one in every five bites becomes infected. In addition to infection, dog bites can cause injuries like lacerations, broken bones, muscle tears, and even result in the amputation of fingers and […]
