Buses provide a means of transportation for people to commute to home, work or school on a daily basis. They are an important part of the reduction of the number of vehicles on the roads and highways. Unfortunately, buses are not immune from being involved in motor vehicle collisions. Often, due to the nature of...
You have been injured. Your injuries were caused by the negligence of someone else, such as a negligent driver of a motor vehicle in a car crash or a store that left something slippery on a floor causing you to fall. Connecticut is a Quasi-Comparative Negligence State. Any negligence attributed to you which is determined...
At-fault drivers and their insurance companies often dispute liability for a crash. When these disputes come up, the victim’s lawyer may need additional evidence to help prove the claim. For example, footage from a dashboard camera in one of the vehicles involved in the crash, or the vehicle of an eyewitness, may be useful. We...
Individuals who have elderly family members in a nursing home should be able to rely on staff and administrators to care for residents as they would want someone to care for their own family. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect are common concerns. If someone dies in a nursing home as the result of abuse...
Car accidents are almost always chaotic and confusing experiences, so it can be understandably difficult to remember in the heat of the moment what you are legally supposed to do after a wreck. As a general rule of thumb, your first move after ensuring you are out of harm’s way to the best of your...
In case you are in an accident and you believe that another party is at fault, you can decide to seek compensation and settlement for the damages suffered. While most drivers know their rights in this regard, only a few will be in a position to estimate how much their car accident case is worth....
Pedestrian accidents are a serious problem in the United States, resulting in thousands of injuries each year. In most cases, negligent motor vehicle drivers are at fault. Yet how does distracted walking play a role in pedestrian accidents in and around Connecticut? How frequently does distracted walking lead to pedestrian injuries, and how can it...
A car accident injury can have a massive impact on one’s life. If you are involved in a car accident, you must seek medical help immediately. To limit the repercussions of another person’s mistake, you should consult an attorney as quickly as possible to discuss your legal options. You may be qualified for substantial financial...
A car accident injury can have a massive impact on one’s life. If you are involved in a car accident, you must seek medical help immediately. To limit the repercussions of another person’s mistake, you should consult an attorney as quickly as possible to discuss your legal options. You may be qualified for substantial financial...
Surgeons usually have the most complex task, and they need to perform surgeries responsibly. Whenever you or your loved ones go to the hospital to get surgery, you literally put your hands on the hands of the doctors, surgeons, nurses, and medical personnel who will take part in the procedure. You assume they will do...