The Dangers of Slips and Falls for Seniors
While slips and falls can endanger anyone, seniors are particularly at risk for serious injury. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 25 percent of all U.S. seniors age 65 and older will fall at some point. In fact, an older adult is treated in the emergency room every 11 seconds…
What to Do in a Vehicle Pile-Up and How to Avoid Them
Imagine this: You’re driving through a snowstorm when you see a bunch of cars stopped ahead in the distance. You do the logical, responsible thing and slow down, but defensive driving isn’t enough. You slide over the same slick surface and collide into another vehicle. Mere moments later, another car hits you from behind and…
Your First Visit to Trantolo & Trantolo
What can you expect from your first visit to our family law firm? At Trantolo & Trantolo, we pride ourselves on making clients feel welcome. Everyone is family at our Hartford, Waterbury, Bridgeport and Torrington offices! When you seek help from our team of lawyers, you have chosen to be represented by the finest team…
Why You Should Remove Snow from Your Car Before Driving
As you start your morning commute, you discover that a few inches of snow fell the night before. Not only that, but morning dew has coated it with ice, freezing it to your car’s surface. You’ve got to hit the highway or you’ll be late! In a pinch, you scrape off your windows for enough…
How Common Are School Bus Accidents?
Parents were heartbroken by the Chattanooga, TN school bus accident in November 2016 that resulted in the deaths of six young children. When these terrible accidents occur, it makes us wonder just how common they are. Are our children safe riding on school buses? We explored the statistics to find out. School Bus Laws Did…
