On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Oct 16, 2019 | Bicycle Accidents
For some, bicycles are their only mode of transportation – work, school, errands. For others, pedaling down the road brings the family together for exercise or the enjoyment of a crisp, fall morning. Bicycles, like other vehicles, have their own sets of rules and...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Oct 11, 2019 | Premises Liability
Now that temperatures are cooling, more and more families are starting up their furnaces or using their fireplace or a wood-burning stove to generate more heat in their homes. Some even use electric space heaters to keep an attic or basement warm during the winter...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Oct 10, 2019 | Firm News
The weather is starting to cool off after the summer heat in Connecticut. With cooler temperatures comes a need to heat your home. Most people use a heat source that is also a source of carbon monoxide, the dangerous gas with no smell or taste that costs people their...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Oct 10, 2019 | Products Liability, Professional Malpractice
Your home was your haven, but a house fire turned that all upside-down. Injuries to your family and irreplaceable property damage are enormous burdens for anyone to undertake, and you don’t know if you can cover them on your own. House fires injure over 11,600 people...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Oct 7, 2019 | Firm News
Pedestrian accidents are almost always serious. To avoid them in Connecticut, it is important to know the rules both when you are a driver and when you are a pedestrian. This can help to avoid accidents and keep you and others safe. Plus, according to The Day, you can...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Oct 7, 2019 | Motorcycle Accidents
Riding a motorcycle in Connecticut can be an enjoyable way to see the beautiful countryside. However, it takes a different set of physical and mental skills to operate a motorcycle than driving a passenger car or other four-wheeled vehicles. The National Highway...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Oct 3, 2019 | Truck Accidents
Being involved in an accident with a semi-truck can be a life-changing event, especially if you sustain serious injuries. While there are laws in place that attempt to mitigate accidents caused by truck drivers, ranging from maximum allowed driving hours to alcohol...