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When the driver of a semi truck is at fault for an accident, you may assume that the responsibility for your injuries lies entirely with the individual behind the wheel. Although error on the part of the driver is the leading cause of collisions involving 18-wheelers, many factors may have actually resulted in the accident. […]

Whew! I just missed the cut.  Born in 1980, I am undeniably a Gen Xer, and I can’t say I mind it.  Let’s be honest, millennials (folks born between 1981 and 1996 as defined by the Pew Research Center) get a bad rep. Millennials get stereotyped as being entitled and needy of instant gratification, while not…

Weeds are an inevitable annoyance in any gardener’s life, invading lawns and creating extra work for even the most green-fingered of people. The use of synthetic chemicals has traditionally managed weeds – but at what cost to the environment?  Chemical herbicides not only cause what is known as ‘soil persistence’ but they can also make…

Is there anything more divisive than the ‘carb vs. fat’ debate? Once the mainstay of nutritional advice, low-fat, high-carb diets were revered as the optimum way to lead a healthy life. Numerous studies conducted by the scientific community over the past fifteen years have shown a shift in theory regarding low-fat diets, with several of…

As the mom of a tween, I am so very mindful about my child’s interactions online.  I constantly remind my child to not talk to strangers on gaming sites, to never disclose personal information, and to never share photos.  And yet, although I do consider myself tech savvy, it was not until recently that I…

Cerebral palsy can have a variety of severe effects on motor skills, mobility, and more. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, as many as four children for every 1,000 born in the United States have cerebral palsy, or CP. From a medical perspective, cerebral palsy occurs as a result of damage…

Every year Ventura Law participates in the Ann’s Place Festival of Trees. Our team decorates trees and donates them for the annual fundraiser, which supports the Ann’s Place mission of providing hope and help to those living with cancer and their families. 

Even though the nation is “phasing open,” most businesses have already suffered – and will continue to suffer – substantial business income losses as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic. From government business closure orders to generalized public fear, livelihoods are being lost as a result of the worldwide coronavirus outbreak.  Although insurers have…

In 2018, Ventura Law donated $20,000 to Western Connecticut Health Network to help purchase Naloxone (Narcan). Timely administration of Naloxone can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, making it an essential tool for first responders and emergency medical personnel in the war on opioid abuse and addiction in our communities. 

Ventura Law is partnering with Jornal Comunidade News to give away 250 bags of food to families in need. Our previous giveaway for 100 bags of food was a smashing success, with all of the bags snatched up in less than 10 minutes! The giveaways were held in the back parking lot of our office in Danbury,…