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5 common causes of slip-and-falls in Connecticut
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Feb 11, 2021 | Personal Injury
A slip-and-fall accident might mean broken bones or a sprain or strain as you try to catch yourself on the way down. If you fall too abruptly, it might mean a brain injury. Obviously, it's best to avoid losing your balance and traction if possible. One of the steps...
Misdiagnoses: The cancers that are difficult to detect
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Dec 30, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
As you may know if you’ve been misdiagnosed, it is sometimes hard to get the answers you’re looking for. If you’re unwell and talking to your medical provider, they may think they know what’s wrong and go down a path of treatments that doesn’t seem to help. They might...
What is a medication error, and what can you do after one?
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Dec 14, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
When you report your symptoms to your doctor or check into a hospital, you place your trust in the facility and the professionals that it employs. Patients have the right to expect that medical treatment will adhere to a certain standard of care. Most people also...
How can you improve your ability to spot pedestrians on the road?
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Oct 14, 2020 | Car Accidents
A motor vehicle can do substantial damage to personal property if you get into a crash, but it can also cause devastating injuries to a person if you strike a pedestrian instead of a vehicle. As a conscientious and safe driver, you probably want to do everything in...
5 tips for safely sharing the road with pedestrians
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Oct 7, 2020 | Firm News
As the days shorten, the risks of getting into an accident with a pedestrian increase. Drivers have a legal obligation to practice safe driving skills around people who are on foot. The following are tips for drivers to help them safely share the road with...
Slow driving is not always safe driving
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Sep 18, 2020 | Car Accidents
Many motorists treat the speed limit as if it were a suggestion. Of those who do, most zoom down the road as if they were invincible. Yet, the small number who mosey along present a greater danger to other drivers. While speed can kill, motorists traveling below than...
Pedestrian accident deaths hit 30-year high
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Aug 28, 2020 | Car Accidents
Cities like New Haven, where college students abound, often have more pedestrians using sidewalks and walkways, especially near campus. For drivers, this means they need to stay alert to everything around them – to avoid accidentally hitting someone. Unfortunately,...
Your safety could depend on finding the right helmet.
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Jul 2, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents
While Connecticut law does not require adult motorcyclists to wear a helmet, a helmet could be the best way to prevent traumatic brain injuries and other severe harm if you are in a crash. However, not all helmets are created equal, and a novelty helmet will not give...
Most common motorcycle accidents
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Jun 15, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents
Riding a motorcycle can be a dangerous activity and there are many ways that accidents can be prevented. For one, these types of accidents are not only very common but also incredibly risky, given the nature of the vehicle. It is important for motorcyclists to...
How motorcyclists can defend themselves
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | May 11, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycles are an exciting vehicle to drive that allows the rider to feel a sense of freedom that most other vehicles cannot offer. The cost of this freedom comes in the form of reduced safety features. While the vehicle itself provides little in the way of defending...
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