Electrical problem in the home can lead to house fires or electrocution, both of which can be fatal. There are some simple guidelines to ensure that accidents can be kept to a minimum.

Firstly don’t keep any electrical appliances which are damaged such as frayed cords, cracked housings or broken plugs. Replace or repair them or throw them away. Before you plug or unplug any appliances, turn off the power points and turn them all off when going to bed or when leaving home, including air conditioners, heaters and ovens or stove tops.

All appliances should have sufficient air circulating to ensure they do not overheat and exhaust fans should be kept clean and dust free. Any inflammable material should not be stored or kept near stoves, heaters or lamps or any other electrical appliance which generates heat.

Never use electrical appliance is areas where there is water, unless it is specially designed for that purpose and always use a licensed electrician to carry out all your electrical work and repairs.

If you or a loved one was injured or killed in an accident involving negligence or product liability, contact the Stamford pedestrian accident attorneys at Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP. We can help you recover the compensation you deserve. Call us at  (888) 244-5480 – or Click here for a free case evaluation.

Vehicle fires can be very dangerous however there are some steps you can take to minimize your risk of vehicle fire.

Firstly you should drive safely and looked out for potential fire hazards such as downed power lines and try not to drive in electrical storms.

You should always have a fire extinguisher handy in your vehicle, not hidden away where it is hard to access. Ensure that it is especially for vehicle fires as it might be different from the one you have in your home.

Check that the inside of your vehicle is not full of paper trash and other debris which could cause a fire if someone drops a match onto it, or a spark from an electrical fault, and if a fire does start, a mass of paper and clutter will help it to spread.

Do not have flammables in your vehicle such as containers of gasoline or paraffin.

Make sure that if you install a new stereo system or other electronic devices that they are installed correctly as many fires are due to poor wiring.  Ensure that a qualified mechanic checks the vehicle wiring on a regular basis.

You should also ensure the fuel line, fuel injectors and gas tank are not leaking, more often the case in older vehicles.

And finally, check the battery is in good condition.

Just carrying out these few sensible precautions should greatly reduce the change of a vehicle fire.

If you or a loved one was injured or killed in an auto accident, contact the Stamford pedestrian accident attorneys at Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP. We can help you recover the compensation you deserve. Call us at  (888) 244-5480 – or Click here for a free case evaluation.

According to state police, a serious motorcycle crash closed part of Route 15 in Wethersfield for around six hours.

The accident happened near Maple Avenue just after midnight and four motorcycles were involved. The northbound side of the road was subsequently closed and people were taken to local hospitals.

According to the accident information released by state police, three of the motorcycles were totaled.

Those involved in the crash were identified by state police  as Devin Marques, 22, of Hartford; Jonathan Garcia, 27, of East Hartford; Lyzmarie Martinez, 20, of East Hartford; and Luis Vazquez, 23, of East Hartford.

The police worked to get the road reopened before the heaviest part of the morning commute and in the end it reopened around 6 a.m. Investigators and the accident reconstruction team also worked to try and ascertain what actually happened.

If you or a loved one was injured or killed in an accident involving negligence,  you may be entitled to monetary compensation for the pain, suffering, and debilitating injuries which resulted from your accident. Contact the Stamford pedestrian accident attorneys at Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP. We can help you recover the compensation you deserve. Call us at  (888) 244-5480 – or Click here for a free case evaluation.

Police believe that Jacita Candelario, aged 24, deliberately mowed down her boyfriend’s 46 year old ex girlfriend in a parking lot of 1245 Dixwell Avenue on Sunday morning.

The victim was riding her bicycle, when Candelario approached in her car travelling at high speed. In the vehicle with her were her boyfriend and her 6 year old daughter. She struck the victim head on and then fled the scene with the bicycle stuck to the underside of her car.

Moments later, police discovered Candelario and her vehicle on Newhall Street and she was subsequently arrested and charged with second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, second-degree criminal mischief and risk of injury to a minor.

Police went on to say that the victim was treated at Yale-New Haven Hospital for injuries to her neck, back and arm, and that Candelario is scheduled to appear July 29 in Superior Court in Meriden.

If you or a loved one was injured or killed in an accident involving negligence,  you may be entitled to monetary compensation for the pain, suffering, and debilitating injuries which resulted from your accident. Contact the Stamford pedestrian accident attorneys at Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP. We can help you recover the compensation you deserve. Call us at  (888) 244-5480 – or Click here for a free case evaluation.

A 15-month-old child died on Monday, after his father left him all day in a car, on one of the hottest days so far this year.

Ridgefield Police Capt. Jeff Kreitz said the child, Benjamin Seitz, was in the back seat of the car. His father, Kyle Seitz would usually drop him off at his day care center in Ridgefield, before going to buy his coffee and then go to work in Grove Street.

For some reason he did not drop Benjamin off, but went for his coffee and then to work. Apparently, sources say that he went back to his car at lunchtime and went for lunch.

However, when he finally finished work at the end of the day he realized that Benjamin was still in the car, and drove him directly to Danbury hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Ridgefield police were called by the hospital but they have not yet said what charges, if any, will be faced.

This is the third recent incident where children have been left in vehicles, although neither of the other cases was fatal. One was in Orange and one in New London, and both parents were charged with risk of injury to a minor.

If you or a loved one was injured or killed in an accident involving negligence,  you may be entitled to monetary compensation for the pain, suffering, and debilitating injuries which resulted from your accident. Contact the Stamford pedestrian accident attorneys at Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP. We can help you recover the compensation you deserve. Call us at  (888) 244-5480 – or Click here for a free case evaluation.

GM Compensation

Lawyer Kenneth Feinberg has been appointed as the administrator for the GM faulty switch compensation fund, and has now met with the families to go over the details of the scheme.

Feinberg said that meeting the families has been the hardest part of his job, having to face those who lost loved ones due to accidents caused by the switch, and meeting those with permanent injuries such as brain damage or paraplegics.

He said that whilst he can hand over the compensation, naturally he cannot bring back those who died nor can he cure the disabilities suffered by those who were injured in the car accidents. The money will assist them but it cannot take away from their suffering.

However, he could confirm that he is totally in charge of the process and the amounts, and the latter will be based on predicted potential future earnings of the victims plus an amount for pain and suffering. GM will not be able to appeal the awards he recommends and nor can they put any cap on the amounts.

If you or a loved one was injured or killed as a result of a defective GM vehicle,  you may be entitled to monetary compensation for the pain, suffering, and debilitating injuries which resulted from your accident. Contact the Stamford pedestrian accident attorneys at Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP. We can help you recover the compensation you deserve. Call us at  (888) 244-5480 – or Click here for a free case evaluation.