The Dangers of Black Friday Shopping
Holiday shopping can be expensive – who wouldn’t want a great deal on the perfect gifts? For more than 80 years, the term “Black Friday” has referred to the day after Thanksgiving in our country. Considered the official start to the holiday shopping season, Black Friday helps many retail stores emerge from the red and…
FORE! PERSONAL LIABILITY OR ERRANT GOLF SHOTS
By Adam (AJ) Allegro Recently, a friend called me to discuss an incident that occurred while he was playing a round of golf. He explained that while teeing off, he drove the ball into the window of a house located on the left side of the golf course on the other side of a fence….
The Metro-North Train Derailment – An Unfortunate Reminder of the Dangers of Railway Travel
Train accidents are incredibly devastating events. The Federal Railroad Administration (“FRA”) has reported that approximately 3,000 train accidents occur each year in the United States, with nearly 1,000 people dying as a result. In Connecticut alone, the FRA stated that from the year 2005 through 2009, 124 train accidents were reported. Additionally, on average, five…
Someone Hurt My Child. What Are My Options?
Kids know how to have fun. They often are a bit adventurous and are willing to explore new and interesting places. As a result of this curiosity, children sometimes get injured with bumps and bruises from typical play. However, when someone else is responsible for a child’s injury, there are options available to parents and…
A Drunk Driver Hits My Car and Injures Me. What Are My Rights?
You are driving your car, and someone who had a few too many at the local bar runs into your car from behind. What rights do you have? Well, first you have rights on the criminal side of the law, as long as the police have confirmed the driver was under the influence of alcohol….
