Advanced technology and safety initiatives were meant to reduce the number of auto accidents in Connecticut and across the nation. However, driver behaviors are hard to change. In recent years, there has been an increase in drivers behaving recklessly and exceeding...
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What causes truck accidents in Connecticut?
Truck accidents can be devastating for the victims involved and truck accident statistics from recent years show that they remain a problem in Connecticut. According to a recent report, 29 deadly crashes in the state involved large trucks in a recent year....
Should doctors explain the risks before an operation?
When facing a medical treatment, it's crucial to understand its risks and benefits before giving your consent. This is known as informed consent, which means you agree to a treatment after your doctor has thoroughly explained all its details. If your doctor proceeds...
What are common mistakes victims make after a car accident?
Car accidents have become an inevitable reality on the road. Nationwide fatal crashes have risen to over 16% from 2018 until 2022. Among all the states with the highest number of motor vehicle deaths, Connecticut accounts for the most significant increase since 2019...
5 essential questions to ask a witness after a car crash
A vehicle accident scene can be the epitome of chaos – injured parties asking for assistance, medical services arriving to render aid and the authorities trying to control the situation while making a report. With so much going on, affected people tend to be too...
How can I recover compensation from an uninsured driver?
When a car accident is caused by another driver, leaving you with unexpected injuries, it can be difficult to figure out how to pay your medical bills, offset your lost wages, and make sure all of your bills are paid. While you might be able to recover compensation...
Firefighters’ workers’ compensation now with cancer benefits
Firefighters look at danger straight in the eye and run to it. But while their exposure to heat, carcinogens and harmful chemicals can save lives, it can cost theirs. In recognition of their selfless service, Connecticut announced that a newly passed legislation would...
A closer look at Connecticut’s dog bite laws
No matter the age, size or breed, dogs tend to bite when feeling provoked or defensive. But when a dog bite inflicts severe injuries and long-term trauma, what may seem like a harmless walk in the park may quickly escalate into a complex legal nightmare. If you are a...
What are the recoverable damages in a wrongful death claim?
As a surviving family member, you must feel that no one else but yourself should be on top of sorting out your deceased loved one’s affairs by default. However, as much as it pains you not to be in charge, you may only receive compensation but not file a lawsuit....
What is a premises liability claim?
Commercial and private property owners are responsible for keeping their property safe beyond a reasonable doubt. Property owners owe a duty of reasonable care to those who enter their property. They are liable for what happens to guests and visitors on their...