When a beloved family member passes unexpectedly, it always feels wrong to the surviving loved ones, but legally, a death is a wrongful death in Connecticut if it’s caused by another party’s gross negligence, egregiously reckless behavior, or intentional wrongdoing. A loved one’s death qualifies for a wrongful death claim in Connecticut if the...
Most drivers and passengers feel comfortable and at ease in cars. We spend the time listening to music or podcasts and talking to each other as we travel. It’s easy to forget that we’re actually hurtling along at high speeds and vulnerable to serious injuries in a crash. Still, early 2022 crash data from...
The aftermath of a car accident is chaotic and confusing, especially when the victim is dealing with serious injuries. Unfortunately, the distress often continues for months, even when they’re on the road to physical recovery. Car accident claims for damages can be complex when insurance companies undervalue or wrongfully deny claims. Many car accident...
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...
