Every death feels wrong to loved ones left behind, but legally, a death is a wrongful death in Connecticut if it was a preventable death that occurred due to someone else’s fault. When negligence, reckless actions, or purposeful wrongdoing causes a fatality, the party at fault is responsible for the harm done to the...
We all lead busy lives, and in today’s world, cell phones are at the center of them. But when behind the wheel, the cell phone and other distractions pose a serious risk to the driver and others sharing the roadway. Research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that the average time...
Taking on the legal system in a wrongful death claim can be an intimidating process, especially while the family is dealing with their loss and grief. But when the death was preventable and occurred due to someone else’s actions, the civil court in Connecticut offers a means of justice that gives the lost loved...
When a person suffers a serious injury due to someone else’s negligent, reckless, or wrongful actions, they shouldn’t be left responsible for the financial damages as well as dealing with the pain and suffering related to the injury. A personal injury claim helps the injured victim gain compensation for their damages—or the economic and...
After suffering a serious injury in Connecticut, you may have many questions about recovering your damages. Damages in a personal injury claim refer to the economic and non-economic consequences of an injury caused by another party’s negligence, reckless action, or purposeful wrongdoing. When a preventable injury occurs due to someone else’s actions, the victim...
As patients, we are at our most vulnerable on the operating table, when anesthesia places us into deep unconsciousness. In this unguarded position we’re completely incapable of participating in our own medical care, but instead place all of our trust into the hands of the doctors tasked with our care. Though the majority of...
Many of us communicate with family, friends, online communities, and strangers through daily social media posts without thinking twice about it. But after a car accident, a thorough car accident attorney may warn you against posting on social media until you resolve your injury claim. How seriously should you take this advice? Can posting...
A sudden unexpected injury can bring life as you know it to a halt. A serious injury means household bills may pile up at the same time that you’re unable to return to work due to your injury. When the medical bills begin coming in it can feel overwhelming. The law considers these consequences...
Losing a loved one always feels wrong but when the death was sudden, unexpected, and caused by someone else’s negligence or recklessness, the shock and grief can be overwhelming. Adding to the distress may be the financial consequences of the loss, especially if the loved one who passed was a family provider. If your...
If you were injured while performing your work duties, the idea of returning to work may cause mixed feelings. Perhaps enjoy your job and feel anxious to get back to your normal routine, or you might worry that it’s too soon to return and doing so could cause reinjury or the return of painful...
