VA Benefits Application Already Drawn Out, Likely to Get Worse
Veterans applying for VA Benefits expect to be denied the first time – and that’s why it’s often recommended an attorney gets involved. But how long until a veteran gets approved? A report from CBS 11 in Texas found that the process may take years, if not decades. CBS 11 found that the process is…
Be Cautious Driving on the Day Before Thanksgiving
What do you think the least safe day of the year is for driving? Many guess New Year’s Eve, and while all-night partying and drinking don’t make for a consistent combination, the day before Thanksgiving poses more risks. Dubbed “Black Wednesday,” that day alone sees 43.4 million people travel at least 50 miles from the…
Trantolo & Trantolo is The Presenting Sponsor for the Holiday Light Fantasia
A Hartford tradition begins November 23, with Trantolo & Trantolo as the Presenting Sponsor. Our law firm is proud to sponsor and volunteer at the Holiday Light Fantasia again, especially after a successful year in 2012. The two-mile light display drew 90,000 visitors last year, and for this year, more are expected to drive through….
Studies Show Military Members, Athletes at Greater Risk for Traumatic Brain Injuries
Recent studies show certain people may be at greater risk for traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Reported by PBS earlier this year, a study found that military men with multiple TBIs have a greater likelihood of suicidal thoughts. While service members serving in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars often experienced TBIs, possibly resulting from IEDs but…
Update on Stryker and DePuy Hip Implant Cases
Over the past two months, consolidated lawsuits for DePuy and Stryker hip implants have been in various stages of fluctuation, with delays, progression, and settlements all possibilities. For Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II implants, 600 consolidated lawsuits are going forward in New Jersey Superior Court (In re: Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Stem and the ABG II…
