Motorcyclists are a familiar sight on busy Connecticut highways and city streets during warm weather, and their minimal profile makes them hard to spot, especially when a driver's distracted. Cyclists and drivers need to stay alert and obey the law. The following...
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Causes and Risks of Rabies in Connecticut
According to the Department of Public Health, over 25 animals tested positive for rabies in Connecticut during 2022. Over 90 percent of the rabies reports were attributed to a bat, raccoon or skunk. The only other two cases of rabies reported during the year were for...
Can practicing mindfulness cure distracted driving?
In Connecticut and across the nation, traffic accident rates are increasing and distracted driving has become a significant contributor, leading to severe injuries and numerous fatalities. In 2021, over 42,000 drivers lost their lives in traffic accidents, which the...
The risk SUVs pose to pedestrians
As a pedestrian on the roads in Connecticut, safety is always a priority. Obeying posted signs and stoplights and sticking to designated intersections are the basics of doing your part to stay safe while walking. But there's only so much in your control. SUVs (as well...
What Happens if You Hit a Cyclist with Your Car?
Few things are more terrifying for a motorist than being involved in an accident. That fear is exacerbated when the other person is a cyclist or a pedestrian. If you hit a cyclist with your car in Connecticut, you must know what happens next to know what to do. Will...
3 things to never do in the event of an accident
Motor vehicle accidents in Connecticut are a reality of driving. While you can't always avoid them, there are some common mistakes that people make after the accident that you can try to avoid. When you make the right choices about what to do after an accident, you...
Sharp increase in dog bites by family pets
Many residents of Connecticut own dogs and consider them to be important family members. While dogs are often thought of as the best friends of people, they can also be dangerous and cause serious injuries when they bite. A recent report from Albany Medical Center...
Holiday season driving dangers
Driving is a major part of our lives, but the holiday season makes it even more dangerous than usual. The holiday season is upon us, and as you are out shopping, running errands, or visiting family and friends in Connecticut, it’s worthwhile to take a moment and be...
Medical treatment after a slip and fall
Slips and falls can lead to a wide range of injuries, from scrapes and bruises to broken bones or traumatic brain injury. Snowy and icy surfaces during winters in Connecticut mean an increase in these sorts of injuries, but they can occur at any time, indoors or...
What should you do if your dog bites someone?
One of the biggest nightmares for any dog owner is for their pet to bite another person. In Connecticut, you are liable if your dog bites someone regardless of the situation, although there are a few exceptions to this rule. This is what you should do. Strict...