Manufacturing or design defects in vehicles can cause catastrophic injuries or deaths. For instance, many recalled vehicles contain Takata’s airbag inflators, which are associated with multiple deaths and catastrophic...

In June 2024, Attorney Karolina A. Dowd was elected by the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA) to serve as its parliamentarian.   CTLA is a statewide organization of plaintiffs’ attorneys whose mission is to...

Millions of people in the US receive treatment in emergency rooms each year. In fact, statistics published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show there were 141 million visits to the ER during 2014...

Neck injuries are common in car accidents and can be serious and long-lasting. One of the most common types of neck injuries in car accidents is whiplash, which occurs when the head and neck are abruptly jerked forward and...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Time for holiday parties and family gatherings. Time for festive holiday traditions and celebrations. Yet for many, the holidays are a dangerous time. Accidents are more common...