Amazon, an online shopping website, was launched in 1994 out of Jeff Bezos’ garage. The company started by selling books online. Bezos often delivered packages for shipping to the post office himself. Today it’s the largest online retailer in the world – with an average of over 4,000 items sold every minute of every day…. read more →
Despite all the new car technology designed to help drivers avoid car accidents on our roads – the rate of accidents remains stubbornly high. Given this fact, we thought it might be useful to break the car accident data down to see if there are any clues as to where the greatest dangers lie. Here… read more →
These numbers reveal a frightening fact: One in nine girls and one in fifty-three boys under the age of 18 experience sexual abuse or assault at the hands of an adult. 82% of all victims under 18 are female. Females ages 16-19 are four times more likely than the general population to be victims of rape, attempted rape, or sexual… read more →
Anyone who recently purchased a new car is likely amazed to find that it’s loaded with new technology designed to help drivers avoid car accidents. According to Consumer Reports, cars may now be equipped with a wide array of safety systems including: Forward collision warning: Visual and/or audible warning intended alert the driver and prevent a… read more →
Have you or has someone you love undergone a medical intervention or treatment that produced disappointing results? Are you wondering whether you might have a medical malpractice claim you can make? Here are several factors to consider… First – remember, a suboptimal result from a medical intervention is not in itself an adequate reason to… read more →
Being in a car accident is one of the most traumatic events a person can experience in their lifetime. The shock alone is often remembered for decades. The Connecticut personal injury law firm of RisCassi & Davis has been helping those injured in car accidents caused by other drivers for more than 60 years. Here,… read more →
With cases of severe lung disease and deaths on the rise, a consequence of the vaping craze, some are left wondering why tobacco products remain on the market. Afterall – the deadly effects of tobacco have been known for over 50 years. The President is now vowing to ban all flavored e-cigarettes – an idea… read more →
Now and then, it’s worth remembering how lucky we are as Americans to have a robust judicial system. It’s that system, and the trial attorneys that serve it, that’s largely responsible for the vital consumer safety protections we enjoy today. Battles fought by the nation’s trial attorneys have led to safer cars, highways, toys, tools,… read more →
Vaping was once thought to be a valuable tool in efforts to help smokers quit, and for some, it might prove useful. Sadly, however, vaping products have now been tied to lung problems leading to over 15,000 hospitalizations. Thirty-five people have died. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) believes THC and off-the-street sources… read more →
We are pleased to announce that thirteen (13) of our attorneys at RisCassi & Davis have been named as Connecticut Super Lawyers or Connecticut Rising Stars for 2019. We are also pleased to announce that attorney Michael C. Jainchill has been named by Super Lawyers as a Top 10 Attorney in Connecticut and a Top… read more →
