You may be inclined to quickly accept a settlement offer after a car accident out of desperation or because you want to swiftly resolve the matter and move on with your life. However, it is not advisable. Rushing into a settlement may only provide short-term relief,...
Believe it or not, there are very few “Perry Mason moments” in a courtroom. Ideally, nothing should ever come as a significant surprise to either side of a case once a trial starts. The discovery process is a normal part of a personal injury case, and it’s designed...
Getting injured due to another individual's negligence can leave you with physical, emotional and financial burdens. While you may be entitled to compensation under these circumstances, litigation may take years to resolve, exacerbating the financial strain and...
Many personal injury claims revolve around the idea of negligence. After all, if you’ve been injured in a car accident, the other driver likely did not hit your vehicle on purpose. They were never trying to injure you. They just made a mistake. In general, there are...
Suffering injuries due to a car accident can result in serious repercussions that can impact you financially for years to come, including medical costs and missed income. Depending on the severity of the collision, you may also have to deal with expensive auto...
Leg fractures are a common form of injury suffered in preventable accidents, particularly road traffic collisions. Not only can leg fractures be painful, but the recovery period can be long. There’s also a risk of further complications. Outlined below are some of the...
Winter can be a treacherous time of year here in Connecticut and throughout the Northeast for seniors. That’s true both outdoors on icy driveways, parking lots and sidewalks and inside stores and other public places where floors tend to be slippery from tracked-in...
There is a reason that drivers are required to go through tests before legally qualifying. The tests are a chance to show that they understand the roles of the road and can drive safely. All drivers owe each other a duty of care. This means that they should not...
If you experienced substandard medical care, you may have a legitimate malpractice case against the healthcare provider. But, what is the legal threshold of a valid medical malpractice claim? The answer depends on the particulars of your situation, as explained below....
Those injured by the misconduct or negligence of another party have certain legal rights in Connecticut. In some scenarios, they may be able to file an insurance claim. Many people and businesses carry insurance that can compensate others for injuries and related...