As the sunshine melts away the quarantine blues, more people are outside and enjoying the fresh air. Hustling streets and energetic downtowns are providing a needed boost to the economy, but also creating an unsuspecting danger to pedestrians. In 2018, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 6,283 pedestrians were killed in traffic […]
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How the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts Your Personal Injury Case
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted millions of Americans, creating social and financial hardship across the country. As an accident victim with a personal injury case, these hardships may be heightened due to the regulations and closings surrounding the pandemic. At the Flood Law Firm, we offer our deepest sympathy to our community. In these difficult […]
Read MoreDistracted Driving Awareness Month: Are You Paying Attention?
April is normally Distracted Driving Awareness Month, yet due to recent events, it will be postponed to a later determined date this year. The month focuses on a collective effort to promote safe driving behavior “through legislation, enforcement, public awareness, and education” (Traffic Safety Marketing). While millions of Americans are currently working from home, many […]
Read MoreMarch Is Brain Injury Awareness Month: How You Can Participate
The subject of brain injury is not discussed frequently, even though it affects millions of Americans. Traumatic brain injuries are a serious condition that can have life-long effects for the victim. Sadly, people who suffer from TBI often do so without the support and assistance they need to help them manage their condition. In response, […]
Read MoreImportant Questions to Ask a Wrongful Death Attorney
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 […]
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