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Injuries can show up days or weeks after a car crash
There are countless stories about those involved in severe car crashes helping others. Some find out later that they were also severely injured. This may be due to your mind and body going into “survival mode” to protect you after a cataclysmic event. These are...
4 common causes of motorcycle accidents
When you decided to buy a motorcycle, you thought of all the fun you could have by hitting the road for a weekend adventure. Hopefully, you also recognized the safety risks that come with riding. Motorcyclists are much more likely to suffer an injury in a crash than a...
Over-age-55 divorce often involves unique challenges
The pandemic has prompted surges in divorce filings, particularly among the recently married. Still, the group that has seen the largest increase in recent years are those who fall into the category of divorce over the age of 55. There are some unique issues for...
Traffic fatalities up in 2020
The pandemic has affected nearly every part of our lives. Stay at home orders and office closures have contributed to the apparent benefit of having an estimated 40% fewer vehicles on the road nationally. While the number of crashes was down or remained the same...
Crash reconstruction helps win cases
Independent investigators will often examine motor vehicle crashes involving severe injury or death. The goal is to determine whether there was negligent behavior on the part of those involved in the crash. Through their investigation, it may come to light that a...
How can social media posts affect my divorce?
When you go through a divorce, you have to deal with a wide array of emotions. You may feel hurt, angry, relieved and worried all in the same week or even the same day. You may want to vent on social media, to seek support through family and friends, as your divorce...
Some injuries don’t appear severe at first
Those hurt in a car crash or at work will often measure the injury's severity by whether it merited a trip in an ambulance. Cuts, broken bones or burns will be a clear indicator of how bad it is. However, sometimes, those who called 911 and provided first aid to...
Who has the right to sue for wrongful death?
Few tragedies are felt more deeply than a loved one's death, often made worse if someone else’s negligence was the cause. In circumstances where negligence or misconduct is likely, the deceased estate and their survivors can take legal action and file a wrongful death...
Who pays for injuries in a rideshare accident?
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have become extremely popular in recent years. Many like the convenience of ordering a car from their device and the reasonable cost compared to traditional car services. Ideally, these platforms that connect riders and drivers...
Does my spouse have an interest in a business I started prior to marriage?
Dividing assets during a divorce is often one of the most contentious parts of the process. Connecticut divorce laws call for the couple to divide the marital assets fairly and equitably, which is not the same as half and half. This would include a business that a...