On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Nov 29, 2013 | Car Accidents
Citizens of Connecticut are right to think that smartphones have changed the way we live. In fact, most people have a hard time putting their phones down even when a lapse in attention can be costly-such as when behind the wheel.Texting while driving is a habit that...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Nov 29, 2013 | Product Safety
As kids are getting their holiday toy lists ready, parents in Connecticut and around the country are trying to discern which toys are actually safe to purchase. The U.S. Public Interest Research Group provides safety guidelines for consumers when buying toys for small...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Nov 28, 2013 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
Halloween is generally a fun holiday for most people. Small children dress up like their favorite characters, while adults use it as a time for parties to socialize with their friends. The vast majority of people have positive memories associated with the day....
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Nov 27, 2013 | Brain Injury
Two more former football players have filed lawsuits against the National Football League, saying they were insufficiently informed about the risks of brain damage inherent in the sport. Riddell, one of the largest manufacturers of football helmets and the only...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Nov 26, 2013 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
There is a large percentage of drivers who have disobeyed the speed limit. At times, the speeding is a result of willful disobedience while at others it is a result of ignorance. Regardless of the reason, speeding can place many lives in jeopardy. One fatal accident...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Nov 24, 2013 | Motorcycle Accidents
There are many different type of vehicles on the road today. As technology improves and gas prices increase, the roadways are filled with alternatives to the traditional automobile. As a result, traditional motorists need to take extra measures in order to preserve...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Nov 22, 2013 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Automobile accidents cause injury and death in Connecticut and across the country on a daily basis. Too often, injuries and deaths in car accidents are caused by reckless driving.Connecticut Police said a man accused in a crash that killed two children had a blood...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Nov 22, 2013 | Drunk Driving Accidents
In many cases, it is only human nature to want justice after a perceived wrong to one’s self or friends and family members. However, in the case of a DUI-related crash, justice, in the form of criminal charges, may be a long time in coming as authorities...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Nov 22, 2013 | Birth Injury
In what may be described as a landmark case that New Haven, Connecticut, residents can learn from, a county board of supervisors agreed to settle a malpractice case involving birth injury. They awarded an 18-month-boy $7.5 million as payment for damages.According to...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Nov 20, 2013 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
No parent ever expects to outlive his or her children. Parents hope that their children live a happy and long life. Unfortunately, one family in Connecticut is now coping with the unexpected death of two children as a result of a fatal car accident. One man now faces...
