Some dog breeds have a reputation for being aggressive. Over the years, pit bulls, rottweilers and Doberman pinschers have become banned by cities across the country because of their tendencies to attack people. However, in 2013, Connecticut lawmakers stopped cities...
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Will these traffic-calming measures reduce car accidents?
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Nov 12, 2020 | Personal Injury
Connecticut officials have initiated a traffic-calming initiative with changes that are designed to reduce potential speeding offenses and reckless driving that often contribute to injury accidents. The calming measures mostly embrace two tactics to get better control...
What to do if your child is bitten by a dog
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Nov 2, 2020 | Child Injury, Dog Bites
You taught your children to be careful around dogs, especially when you have not met the dog or its owner before. But no matter how cautious you are, a dog could still bite your child and give him painful wounds that lead to scars. If the dog has a disease like...
5 easy ways for Hartford to reduce pedestrian accidents
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Oct 30, 2020 | Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents
About 30% of Hartford residents do not own cars and rely on public transportation and walking to run daily errands. Data from the University of Connecticut show local roads in Hartford are far deadlier than nearby interstates. The university reports 38,110 crashes...
Expansion of accident safety analysis tool receives new funding
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Oct 21, 2020 | Personal Injury
Safety on the highways is a priority for all government transportation safety agencies, and any measures they can take for improvement are seriously considered. States compile comprehensive statistics regarding highway accidents in a wide variety of applications...
Study shows accident link between driver age and vehicle type
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Sep 11, 2020 | Car Accidents
A recent study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Prevention found troubling similarities in the driving experiences of drivers in their teens when compared to those who have reached 65 years of age or older. First, these two age groups face a higher risk...
A good attorney prepares for anything
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Aug 26, 2020 | Dangerous Products
The law is not written in stone; it changes itself to suit the needs of the people it governs. That is a truth across all law, especially in personal injury. Attorneys who keep up to date with changes across the country, as they happen, offer certain advantages to...
ADAS tech prevents crashes, but other issues may arise
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Jul 30, 2020 | Car Accidents
No matter where in Connecticut your car accident occurred, you may want to see an attorney to determine if you have grounds for a personal injury claim. Most car crashes are the result of negligence on one side or the other, and if you were not at fault, you deserve...
Truckers who drink caffeine could be higher risk
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Jul 20, 2020 | Truck Accidents
If you've driven up I-95 in Connecticut, you've likely had a close encounter with one of the many trucks that share the road. You never know how alert or skilled the driver behind the wheel of a big rig is when your car is alongside them on the highway. Some of these...
The long-term effects of oxygen deprivation to child’s brain
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Jul 6, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Your child’s life was not supposed to be this way. A serious accident on a playground led to the deprivation of oxygen to her brain. The result: a lifetime with a disability, around the clock care and permanently relying on a wheelchair. In addition, your family faces...
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