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The hospital emergency room can be quite a hectic place. During the winter months, this is often elevated by the increased number of accidental injuries. We had the opportunity to speak with Tori Dwyer, RN about what it is like working in the emergency department and what can be done to avoid winter accidents.
Continue Reading Emergency Room Nurse, Tori Dwyer’s Advice on Avoiding Winter Accidents

Grief is a common emotion experienced by those who have been involved in an accident. According to Licensed Professional Counselor James Killian, “Grief counseling for those injured in serious accidents or those who have lost someone in an accident focuses on processing and exploring the emotional response to the tragedy.”
Continue Reading Grief Counseling After an Accident with James Killian, LPC

Fitness and exercise is a large component to living a healthy lifestyle but can it help injured people in their recovery after an accident? We recently had the chance to speak with Greg Herzog, owner of Osteopathic Fitness in Ridgefield, Connecticut about the benefits of this approach to exercise and his experience assisting injured parties.
Continue Reading Osteopathic Fitness and Injury Victims with Personal Trainer, Greg Herzog

The topic of teen driving often stresses the myriad of risk factors that come about when a young person gets behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. Mark Cyphers of the Ridgefield Driving School is tasked with a large responsibility. He works closely with this age group and instructs them as they learn to become safe, prepared, and defensive drivers.
Continue Reading Teen Driving Safety with Mark Cyphers of Ridgefield Driving School

Running injuries can be avoided, according to Megan Searfoss, owner of Ridgefield and Darien Running Company. Megan is the owner of Ridgefield and Darien Running Company, a run-specialty retailer, located in Ridgefield and Darien, CT. With over 20 years of experience in the healthy lifestyle industry, Megan has become recognized by media outlets as a trusted expert and adviser.
Continue Reading Running Safety with Megan Searfoss, Owner of Ridgefield and Darien Running Company

There are three massive mistakes that people commonly make after they have been injured in an accident that can destroy their injury case or cost them thousands of dollars. Here are some easy-to-follow, practical strategies to use right away in order to help you get better quicker and help maximize the value of your case.
Continue Reading 3 Massive Mistakes People Make After They Have Been Injured in an Accident

Boating is an extremely popular activity during the warmer months in Connecticut. With access to the Long Island Sound, along with the many natural and man-made lakes across the state, it is no wonder why residents chose to spend their free time relaxing on the water. Operating these vessels naturally presents different challenges than the ones a motor vehicle operator is confronted with.
Continue Reading Boating Safety in Connecticut with Patrick Kilby, Owner of Current Boating Education

Fireworks are a staple in many summertime events and are, unfortunately, the cause of numerous injuries each year. We had the opportunity to gain insight from Acting Commanding Officer, Sergeant Paul Makuc, of the Connecticut State Police Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit on how to best avoid these accidents and how fire detectives can assist personal injury attorneys with their client’s cases.
Continue Reading Fireworks Safety with Sergeant Paul Makuc of the Connecticut State Police

Dr. Yuen-Jong Liu is a plastic surgeon and hand surgeon based in Darien, CT, and serves all of Fairfield County in Western Connecticut. He is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has extensive experience tending to a multitude of injuries, such as dog bites, slip & fall accidents, motor vehicle accidents, and many more.
Continue Reading Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with Yuen-Jong Liu, MD.