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TBI patients relearn basic skills through rehabilitation therapy

Imagine not remembering how to dress yourself in the morning or even how to move from your bed to an upright position in your bedroom chair.  One of the most common causes of traumatic brain injury or...

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Are there different types of paralysis?

Depending on the types of vehicles involved and the speed at which they were traveling, a collision can have catastrophic consequences for both the vehicle occupants and their entire family. Severe...

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Connecticut police stepping up distracted driving enforcement

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. It is also a month when more people in Connecticut are expected to start driving more as restrictions on workplaces and other indoor gatherings...

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Avoid accidents with defensive driving tips

Defensive driving involves paying attention to other motorists and adjusting your reactions accordingly. The federal National Safety Council developed these techniques to reduce motor vehicle accident...

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2020 was a deadly year on Connecticut roads

Connecticut saw a 42% increase in the number of traffic deaths in 2020, despite there being fewer people on the roads, according to data from the National Safety Council. Nationwide, fatalities...

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Are you at risk for infection after a car accident?

Even though modern cars, trucks and SUVs have hundreds of safety features, motor vehicle accidents remain a leading cause of injury in the U.S. In fact, as many as 4.4 million individuals suffer some...

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Why you should see a doctor even if your injury doesn’t feel severe

Going to the hospital is tedious, so we only tend to go when our injuries are evident. However, some injuries may seem insignificant at first and then progress into something worse. Seeking medical...

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Slip and fall accidents at swimming pools

Swimming pools are a summertime favorite destination for many families. However, wet surfaces and hard concrete can lead to serious injuries from slip and fall accidents. What do you need to know about...

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How pedestrians can better protect themselves

The numbers are grim. Despite fewer motor vehicles on the road last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, pedestrian deaths in the U.S. soared 21% in 2020 compared with the previous year. The figure...

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Teen drivers, teen passengers a dangerous combination

It is no secret that in-vehicle cellphone use is a key contributor to many teen driver-involved car wrecks across Connecticut. However, other factors, too, play a role in how likely a teen-involved car...

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Connecticut Passes New Laws To Protect Pedestrains

Pedestrians, you may now advance to the crosswalk, signal that you intend to cross, and cross safely in compliance with law. Also, it is now against the law for a motorist to open a car door into your...

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What if my pre-existing condition made my personal injury worse?

Everyone knows that, if someone is negligent and you suffer an injury as a result, you have the right to bring a lawsuit against the responsible party to recover the costs of your medical bills and...

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Connecticut police stepping up distracted driving enforcement

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. It is also a month when more people in Connecticut are expected to start driving more as restrictions on workplaces and other indoor gatherings...

View Article


Avoid accidents with defensive driving tips

Defensive driving involves paying attention to other motorists and adjusting your reactions accordingly. The federal National Safety Council developed these techniques to reduce motor vehicle accident...

View Article

2020 was a deadly year on Connecticut roads

Connecticut saw a 42% increase in the number of traffic deaths in 2020, despite there being fewer people on the roads, according to data from the National Safety Council. Nationwide, fatalities...

View Article


Are you at risk for infection after a car accident?

Even though modern cars, trucks and SUVs have hundreds of safety features, motor vehicle accidents remain a leading cause of injury in the U.S. In fact, as many as 4.4 million individuals suffer some...

View Article

Why you should see a doctor even if your injury doesn’t feel severe

Going to the hospital is tedious, so we only tend to go when our injuries are evident. However, some injuries may seem insignificant at first and then progress into something worse. Seeking medical...

View Article


Slip and fall accidents at swimming pools

Swimming pools are a summertime favorite destination for many families. However, wet surfaces and hard concrete can lead to serious injuries from slip and fall accidents. What do you need to know about...

View Article

How pedestrians can better protect themselves

The numbers are grim. Despite fewer motor vehicles on the road last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, pedestrian deaths in the U.S. soared 21% in 2020 compared with the previous year. The figure...

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Teen drivers, teen passengers a dangerous combination

It is no secret that in-vehicle cellphone use is a key contributor to many teen driver-involved car wrecks across Connecticut. However, other factors, too, play a role in how likely a teen-involved car...

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