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A closer look at premises liability
Sometimes you slip, fall and get hurt, and it’s no one’s fault. Accidents happen. But that doesn’t mean accidents are always inevitable, or that you have no recourse or way to pursue compensation for your injuries. Under a legal theory known as premises liability,...
Connecticut sees rise in traffic deaths in 2018
The number of people killed on U.S. roadways declined in 2018 as 36,560 fatalities resulted from motor vehicle traffic crashes, according to newly released statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). While the number of fatalities fell...
Issues facing unmarried individuals owning homes together
This week’s feature is about protecting couples who choose to buy homes together while unmarried. Who contributes to the mortgage, taxes, utilities and insurance? Who contributes to improvements and repairs? What legal obligations exist if the couple separates? ...
An employee may be protected under state workers compensation laws when injured outside of the workplace
When an employee is injured at work, there are Workers’ Compensation Laws in place to protect his/her rights but sometimes disputes arise over coverage. Connecticut has a Workers’ Compensation Commission that administers the state’s Workers’ Compensation laws. The...
Closure of certain building permits
Effective October 1st, 2017, Connecticut General Statute § 29-265 will be amended by adding a subsection (c), that will automatically close certain open building permits nine years after a municipality issues them if a certificate of occupancy has not been granted by...
