The Fourth Ride for Justice to be Held on September 29
For its fourth year, the Ride for Justice takes motorcycle riders through Connecticut’s scenic roads to support the Petit Family Foundation’s efforts. In honor of Jennifer Hawke-Petit and daughters Hayley Elizabeth and Michaela Rose Petit, the Petit Family Foundation strives to make the world a better place through activism, idealism, and kindness. Events like the…
Caribbean World Chamber of Commerce Selects Trantolo & Trantolo for Exceptional Community Service Award
Recently, the Greater Bridgeport location of the Caribbean World Chamber of Commerce selected Trantolo & Trantolo for 2013’s Exceptional Community Service Award. Since our law firm’s start 75 years ago, Trantolo & Trantolo has made caring about and helping Connecticut’s communities a hallmark of our team, and we are extremely honored to receive this award…
Trantolo & Trantolo Sponsoring 3rd Ride for Andrew
After a successful series of events in 2012, the 3rd Ride for Andrew is scheduled for September 22. Trantolo & Trantolo is sponsoring the motorcycle fundraising event, and we encourage everyone to participate and contribute! The 3rd Ride for Andrew assists Andrew Haraghey, a 17-year-old with cerebral palsy, train to become a top-tier ski racer….
Could Vehicle Size and Drivers’ Visual Perception be to Blame for Motorcycle Accidents?
The Centers for Disease Control previously reported that car and truck accident-related deaths reached a low point in 2008, but fatalities involving motorcycle collisions actually increased from 1999 to 2008, especially for 20-24 and 25-29 age groups. While riding exposed poses many risks, a recent study conducted by a Texas Tech University psychologist and published…
Do Electronic Medical Records Improve or Increase Medication Errors?
A piece in Forbes this week details the issue of medication errors in hospitals. The writer touches on the fact that even just a decimal misplacement can lead to death and that 1 million errors and 7,000 resulting deaths occur yearly. Yet the solution – computerized physician order entry (CPOE) – to combat errors isn’t…
