After an entire childhood’s worth of homework, skinning knees at recess and pizza Fridays, teens are finally ready to say goodbye to their alma mater and welcome a new chapter in their lives. High school seniors are getting ready to don their caps and gowns for a long-anticipated milestone: Graduation day.Graduating high school is no […]
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The 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 MoreWhat To Do When Deer Are On The Road
Wintertime means deer season in Connecticut, and for drivers, this means a new hazard could be lurking around the corner. If you aren’t prepared to handle the wild fauna that refuse to obey the rules of the road, you could wind up in a dangerous situation. While many instinctively panic and swerve away from animals […]
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 […]
Read MoreConnecticut’s Most Dangerous Roads for Drivers and Pedestrians
There’s no doubt that Connecticut offers many of the most scenic country roads and thriving metropolitan areas in the nation. However, along with the state’s vibrant attractions comes an aging infrastructure, traffic, and inexperienced tourists on the roads. Also, several organizations have ranked Connecticut as having several of the most dangerous roads in the U.S. […]
Read More7 Tips for Smart & Safe Holiday Decorating
The holidays are here, and for many, winter festivities begin by retrieving heavy boxes marked “Christmas” from the attic.Between holiday shopping for your loved ones and competing with your neighbors for the brightest outdoor light display, you might feel rushed while getting your house up to par for Good Ol’ Saint Nick. But the time-honored […]
Read MoreDaylight Savings Time Ends and Standard Time Brings More Darkness…..and Pedestrian Accidents: How to Protect Your Kids
No Time for Driver Negligence The end of Daylight Savings Time (DST) in New England comes on the heels of Halloween, after the topic of child pedestrian safety is still fresh in the minds of many parents. The time change also shrouds neighborhoods in the afternoon and evening hours with dark skies, when children are […]
Read MoreChronic Neck Pain Following an Injury
Are You Still Suffering From Whiplash Neck Pain? It’s quite common to experience some type of neck pain and stiffness following a car accident. Just the sheer force of impact can cause the entire body to tighten, let alone cause neck injuries that may not become evident for days, weeks, even months after the accident. […]
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