Connecticut experiences its share of winter by getting a lot of snow and ice. This makes mobility a challenge. As a result, North Haven law requires those in charge of premises to remove ice, snow, and sleet within 24 hours after precipitation or snowfall ends. ...
Falls are one of the main reasons that people get injured in the United States every year, and many of them occur on the stairs. These falls can even prove to be deadly in severe situations, and those who survive could still have spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain...
Carbon monoxide (CO) is one of the gases produced during certain forms of combustion. Anything that burns gas to operate, from your kitchen stove to your vehicle, produces carbon monoxide. In small amounts and well-ventilated spaces, exposure to CO is not a serious...
Snow and ice are part of every Connecticut winter (and sometimes they’re with us from fall through spring). If you’re out and about, it’s only normal to expect that you’ll encounter slippery sidewalks, walkways and steps. A slip-and-fall accident on a concrete or...
Stairway falls are among the leading causes of accidental injuries in the US. While it’s true that some accidents are simply unavoidable, a large portion of stairway accidents could have been prevented. What makes stairway falls more likely and what are your options...
You have probably heard many stories about someone slipping on ice in a store’s parking lot and winning millions in a lawsuit. Injury settlements of that magnitude are rare in such circumstances. Yet, a big win is possible if the incident results in disability or a...
Domestic animals can be a pleasant inclusion at a business, like a bookstore, but they can also complicate matters. People with serious animal allergies may not feel comfortable patronizing that business. There is always the constant risk that the animal could hurt...
People often underestimate the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. Did you know that some reports claim there are thousands of fatal incidents in North America every year? This is clearly a very dangerous substance that you need to be careful with and that you want...
Whether you’re spending a weekend in Manhattan to catch a couple of Broadway shows or a few days at a nearby ski resort, you don’t want your vacation ruined by a nasty fall in the lobby, a closet shelf falling on you in your room or a break-in because your door didn’t...
Renting rather than buying can be a practical decision. When you rent, you have the flexibility to move if your career demands a relocation. You don't lock yourself into one space indefinitely but can move on to a different space at the end of your lease. For many...
