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...
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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...
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 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...
When is a property owner responsible for a slip and fall on ice?
Winter of 2021 is here, which means that it’s time to break out the heavy coats and boots. Unfortunately, it also that time of year where slick or unmaintained sidewalks can lead to slips and falls. It can happen even when the victim is wearing heavy boots designed...
Do the injured need an attorney for a car accident case?
Not every motor vehicle accident merits a personal injury lawsuit. Perhaps neither driver was negligent in the crash, and the roads were properly maintained. The injuries may be a matter of minor cuts and bruises treated in the ER. The insurance company may also have...
Connecticut has time limits for filing a personal injury claim
There is a rule in the law known as a statute of limitations. This applies to criminal cases as well as civil cases. In matters involving a personal injury claim, the victim has a limited period to file a legal claim. Once that threshold passes, the victim forfeits...
How long does a personal injury lawsuit take?
This is one of the first questions that many potential clients ask when they sit down for an initial consultation. It is also one of the hardest to answer. Generally speaking, it will take between a few months and more than a year during normal times. This time frame...
Fall driving can lead to injuries
Many argue that the fall season is the best that Connecticut has to offer. The trees' leaves change from green into infinite shades of yellow, red, orange, and gold. There are opportunities to see migrating birds passing through, and the local wildlife is active as...
How much does it cost to hire a lawyer in a personal injury case?
In most types of legal cases, attorneys charge the client a fee tallied in increments of time that adds up to an hourly fee. Time includes all subsequent in-house consultations, phone calls to and from clients and others, research, case preparation, and court. There...