Kids across Connecticut play on swing sets, jungle gyms and other outdoor recreational equipment all the time. Rarely, if ever, do parent stop and think about whether these structures have been properly inspected and maintained. However, property owners and those responsible for the equipment must be diligent in keeping it safe.
A Newington man is arrested, charged with vehicular manslaughter
On Monday, Feb. 12 , a spokesperson with the Farmington Police Department announced the arrest of a 54-year-old Newington, Connecticut man on two vehicular manslaughter charges.
Carbon monoxide: A deadly gas you might not know is present
It is easy to assume that if the air you are breathing smells fine, it is fine. What many people might not realize is that even air that smells good might still be dangerous for you to breathe. The presence of carbon monoxide in the air in your home, office or vehicle could be deadly.
Carmakers adding back-up technology to prevent accidents
Cars today are more advanced and technological than they have ever been. Many new vehicles have sophisticated in-dash infotainment systems; others come with Wi-Fi hotspots and automatic parking systems.
Is a product that caused your injury defective?
Consumers expect that the products we buy will be safe. We look for products approved by the Food and Drug Administration and check warning labels; we read reviews online from others and talk to our doctors before taking any new type of medication.
Is a product that caused your injury defective?
Consumers expect that the products we buy will be safe. We look for products approved by the Food and Drug Administration and check warning labels; we read reviews online from others and talk to our doctors before taking any new type of medication.
When am I eligible to sue for slip-and-fall injuries?
While perhaps slips and falls happen most often in the wintry months, they're not exclusively a weather-related issue. Instead, they're caused more often because of poor maintenance than anything.
An inmate sues UConn Health for delaying his cancer diagnosis
A medical investigator working with the Connecticut Department of Corrections (DOC) recently filed a report with administrators expressing concern over the quality of care one state inmate received while locked up.
Battling the snow storm: What you can do to stay safe in your car
Sometimes there's no choice but to drive in bad weather. When a snow storm hits, you may have to make a choice between getting to work or staying home. While it's safer to stay in, that's not always an option.
