Connecticut takes dog bites seriously. While some states allow a dog a single biting incident before holding the owner liable, Connecticut holds owners accountable even for a first-time biter. Unlike states that assert that an owner couldn’t know their dog was capable of attacking if the dog has no previous history of biting, Connecticut...
Many of us in today’s digital communities feel overly comfortable sharing everything about our daily lives on social media. From what we ate at brunch in the morning to a new relationship status, it’s all too easy to put it all out there while we’re making human connections with friends, family members, and strangers....
Across America, more workers are using bicycles for their daily commutes and there is an increase in recreational biking. States and cities are moving quickly to meet the demand for bike lanes on city streets and roadways while educating motorists on cyclist rights to the streets. Even with a push to make the roadways...
According to the Mayo Clinic, a herniated or ruptured disk refers to an injury to the rubbery cushion that sits between the spinal bones. The rubbery cushion is called a disk and it helps to align and stack the vertebrae or spinal bones. Herniated disks typically occur in the lower back or neck and...
What is the Spinal Cord? The spinal cord is a long, tube-like band of tissue connecting the brain to the lower back. Its function is to carry nerve signals between the brain and the body. These nerve signals allow the body to feel sensations, move, and carry out body functions. Spinal cord injuries can...
