On Behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Oct 7, 2019 | Firm News
The weather is starting to cool off after the summer heat in Connecticut. With cooler temperatures comes a need to heat your home. Most people use a heat source that is also a source of carbon monoxide, the dangerous gas with no smell or taste that costs people their...
On Behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Sep 23, 2019 | Firm News
Social media is a part of everyday life for many people. Posting your thoughts, little tidbits about your day and even pictures of the food you eat are all commonplace on social media platforms. This oversharing of information is quickly leading to a new level of...
On Behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Aug 5, 2019 | Firm News
Swimming pool parties are a very popular activity for children in the summer months. While they can be enjoyed safely and can be a great form of exercise, injuries and accidents sadly occur in Connecticut swimming pools every year.This is why it is important to be...
On Behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Jul 1, 2019 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
A report published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in January of 2018 discussed how injuries, illnesses and deaths that occur in group homes often go unreported. Developmentally disabled individuals often reside in these types of housing....
On Behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Jun 26, 2019 | Firm News, Premises Liability
Now that summer has officially begun, days seem to be getting even hotter. This has led many New Haven residents to head out to area pools to try to cool down. It’s important to remain aware of your surroundings for potential safety hazards. It’s not...
On Behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Jun 25, 2019 | Firm News
During the warm summer months in the state of Connecticut, you won’t have to look far to see people enjoying the outdoors. From bicyclists to runners, pedestrians are everywhere. As a pedestrian, it’s critical to take steps to protect yourself. If you...
On Behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Jun 22, 2019 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
Psychiatrists must go to medical school like any other physician to be able to diagnose and treat mental health disorders with medication. Psychologists and therapists attend graduate school to learn to identify and treat these disorders using nonmedicinal approaches....
On Behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Jun 18, 2019 | Firm News
Carbon monoxide detectors are readily available. However, many people don’t realize the seriousness of this illness. Some falsely believe that they will know if they are being exposed to carbon monoxide. The sad fact is that you may never know that you are in...
On Behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Jun 16, 2019 | Firm News, Products Liability
If someone were to ask you what the most dangerous object in your kitchen is, you’d likely mention a knife. While researchers with the home improvement website Porch confirmed that knives are indeed the most dangerous object in our kitchen, plates take second...
On Behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Jun 11, 2019 | Firm News
Traffic accidents between consumer vehicles and large trucks often cause massive damage to property and serious physical injuries, leaving victims with complicated legal issues to resolve while they work toward recovery. While any accident may cause significant...