Whoever you are, whatever you do - always keep your sense of humor. Happy Friday Everyone!
Attorney Jim Connolly has been a Certified Trial Specialist since 1996. Jim is one of less than 100 attorneys statewide to be certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has also been recognized as a Connecticut Super Lawyer every year since 2006, when that designation was created. Jim is excited to bring this knowledge and experience to CBR where he will continue to practice with his daughters. Jim is always ready to fight for his clients.
For all those with little ones having a hard time keeping up with the changing guidelines on car seats - this is a great tool! You plug in your child's height, weight and age and it gives you information on the recommended car seat.
https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/right-seat
NHTSA.GOV
The Right Seat
Many people think you can only sustain a whiplash injury as a result of a car crash. People often do not realize that you can get whiplash as a result of a sports accident, a fall, or some other trauma which creates an acceleration/deceleration motion of the head and neck.
MAYOCLINIC.ORG
Whiplash - Symptoms and causes
https://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJMp2014811 This is a link to an interesting article on nursing homes and long-term care in the post-covid era.
Before entering the legal profession, Emily worked as an Admissions Director for multiple nursing homes in Connecticut. Her experience and her resulting awareness of the hardships facing these elderly people, often without someone to advocate on their behalf, has made her a fierce advocate for the rights of older and disabled clients, injured as a result of someone else's negligence.
If you have a child playing sports in school, this is a good resource. Head injuries are not just limited to sports however - they are also a relatively common consequence of motor vehicles collisions.
CDC.GOV
HEADS UP to Youth Sports | HEADS UP | CDC Injury Center
The NHTSA has a tool to determine whether or not your vehicle, carseat, tires or other equipment are subject to recall. It is a great resource. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA.GOV
Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment
Defective Product Alert - Peloton recall for defective pedals. What to look for and what to do if you are the owner or user of one of these bikes! https://www.healthline.com/health-news/peloton-recalls-pedals-after-multiple-injuries-what-to-know
HEALTHLINE.COM
Peloton Recalls Pedals After Multiple Injuries, What to Know
Congratulations to Attorney Brennan for being recognized by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys as one of the Top Ten Attorneys in the State of Connecticut for 2021.
This is one of the biggest safety hazards each Thankgiving Day. Stay safe. https://fb.watch/1_lr9oMBi7/
ABC News
November 22, 2017 at 3:54 PM ·
Firefighters across the country show the dangers of improperly frying a turkey ahead of Thanksgiving. abcn.ws/2BacQDw
