On Behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Feb 28, 2018 | Firm News, Premises Liability
Kids across Connecticut play on swing sets, jungle gyms and other outdoor recreational equipment all the time. Rarely, if ever, do parent stop and think about whether these structures have been properly inspected and maintained. However, property owners and those...
On Behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Feb 23, 2018 | Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents
On Monday, Feb. 12 , a spokesperson with the Farmington Police Department announced the arrest of a 54-year-old Newington, Connecticut man on two vehicular manslaughter charges. He was taken into custody a little less than five months after having collided into...
On Behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Feb 22, 2018 | Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents
Cars today are more advanced and technological than they have ever been. Many new vehicles have sophisticated in-dash infotainment systems; others come with Wi-Fi hotspots and automatic parking systems. While many of these options are intended to impress buyers or...
On Behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Feb 22, 2018 | Blog, Firm News
It is easy to assume that if the air you are breathing smells fine, it is fine. What many people might not realize is that even air that smells good might still be dangerous for you to breathe. The presence of carbon monoxide in the air in your home, office or vehicle...
On Behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Feb 15, 2018 | Firm News, Products Liability
Consumers expect that the products we buy will be safe. We look for products approved by the Food and Drug Administration and check warning labels; we read reviews online from others and talk to our doctors before taking any new type of medication. Unfortunately,...
On Behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Feb 15, 2018 | Firm News, Products Liability
Consumers expect that the products we buy will be safe. We look for products approved by the Food and Drug Administration and check warning labels; we read reviews online from others and talk to our doctors before taking any new type of medication. Unfortunately,...
On Behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Feb 13, 2018 | Firm News, Premises Liability
While perhaps slips and falls happen most often in the wintry months, they’re not exclusively a weather-related issue. Instead, they’re caused more often because of poor maintenance than anything. There are so many different situations that can cause slips...
On Behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Feb 9, 2018 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
A medical investigator working with the Connecticut Department of Corrections (DOC) recently filed a report with administrators expressing concern over the quality of care one state inmate received while locked up. In his report, he highlights how the inmate,...
On Behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Feb 8, 2018 | Blog, Firm News
Sometimes there’s no choice but to drive in bad weather. When a snow storm hits, you may have to make a choice between getting to work or staying home. While it’s safer to stay in, that’s not always an option. Here are some things you can do to keep...