In a Connecticut motor vehicle accident, one never quite knows whether the other motorist has car insurance and how much they have. It is vital that everyone has uninsured motorist coverage so that they do not end up on the hook when the other driver has not followed...
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Does sole custody ever make sense?
As you and your spouse prepare for divorce, you will have to consider custody arrangements if you have children. In an ideal world, you two would share custody of your kids. But your spouse’s parenting or personal conduct may make this difficult. If either is, you may...
Road safety for teens a priority during 100 deadliest days
Teens are usually not the safest drivers around Connecticut, and when summer hits, things can get especially bad with them on the road. Safety experts call the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day the “100 deadliest days” because the number of fatalities from...
Tire blowout accidents can be avoided
Tire blowouts are a common cause of deadly Connecticut truck accidents, especially along crowded I-95. However, this very dangerous type of accident is avoidable. Both truck companies and truck drivers can do their part to protect other drivers on the road and keep...
Who are perpetrators of child sexual abuse?
Maybe nothing could be more shocking and heartbreaking than finding out that someone has been sexually abusing your child. You have done your best to keep your son or daughter safe from predators, but your child was victimized anyway. The trauma they have experienced...
Do grandparents have legal rights to their grandchildren?
Divorce or other familial issues can create dissent amongst immediate family members. No matter their involvement, though, that animosity often affects the extended family, including grandparents. However, a resulting disconnection between grandparents and...
Eating and driving can be a dangerous combination
Eating or drinking while driving can significantly increase a person’s chances of being in a car accident in Connecticut or elsewhere. This is because an individual may experience manual, cognitive or visual distractions while doing so. For instance, a driver may take...
3 types of road rashes every motorcyclist should know
Motorcycling is a preferred method of transportation for many people in the summer. While motorcycling offers excitement and freedom in ways that a car cannot, it can also be much more dangerous. Motorcyclists are near 28 times more likely to die from a car accident...
Potential warnings signs of child sexual abuse
According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), government authorities in the U.S. respond to a report of child sexual abuse every nine minutes. These heinous crimes are rampant, and often have a severe impact on a child’s life and development that...
Whiplash and other delayed injuries caused by car accidents
Dealing with the aftermath of a car crash is not an easy task. But fitting in a check-up with your physician should be one of the first steps you take after leaving the scene of the wreck. Maybe an ambulance didn’t’ need to rush you to the emergency room, but that...