On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Dec 30, 2013 | Car Accidents
It is amazing to compare the life of the average modern American to someone living 100 years ago — the advances in technology have completely changed the way our lives are lived. Advances in medical technology have even significantly changed how long we live our...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Dec 28, 2013 | Car Accidents
Sidewalks are a wonderful way for cities to keep their pedestrians safe. Most people walking on one feel relatively safe from becoming involved in a car crash despite the traffic that may be going by. However, an unfortunate accident in Connecticut has left two female...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Dec 28, 2013 | Birth Injury
Cesarean sections now account for one-third of all births in the United States, a sixfold increase since 1970. One Connecticut sociologist says this growth has largely been fueled by doctors’ fears of medical malpractice suits. Ironically, she says, choosing to...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Dec 27, 2013 | Patient Safety
Many things can go wrong in an operating room. Though surgeons are experienced and often tremendously skilled, instances of mistakes – even during common surgeries – can still happen.A 13-year-old California girl was declared brain-dead after a routine...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Dec 26, 2013 | Brain Injury
Baseball fans from Connecticut were always impressed by Ryan Freel’s athletic play. The outfielder would leap and dive with reckless abandon in pursuit of the ball, often hitting outfield walls and other players.Freel estimated that he suffered more than 10...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Dec 26, 2013 | Car Accidents
A 42-year-old Hartford resident is dead following a crash on I-84, according to law enforcement officials. Connecticut police responded to the car crash late in the evening of Nov. 28, and are still investigating exactly what caused the crash. They have asked that...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Dec 24, 2013 | Car Accidents
An unidentified 40-year-old man is dead following a collision involving a dump truck, according to local law enforcement authorities. The fatal car crash closed down the Connecticut highway where it took place for several hours on Nov. 28. Police are still trying to...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Dec 22, 2013 | Car Accidents
When children get on a school bus, the expectation is that those children will arrive safely at school with no complications. A car accident involving young people quickly causes people to realize how short and precious life is. A recent collision between a van and a...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Dec 20, 2013 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
Auto accidents can be caused by many different situations. Chain reaction accidents resulting from a small initial collision are, unfortunately, quite common. A Monday morning crash in Connecticut initially involved just two cars, but four cars were part of the fatal...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Dec 20, 2013 | Product Safety
A common cause of truck and van accidents is tire blowouts. Due to their high center of gravity, if one of these vehicles is traveling at high speed and has a tire blowout, it is more likely to roll over than a car. Michelin North America recently recalled a large...