When the family breadwinner dies in a car crash, the results can be emotionally and financially devastating. Their family is left wondering how they will pay the bills and heal emotionally without their loved one in their life. It is a tragic situation no one wants to...
Connecticut Legal Issues Blog
Taking care of an injured family member
A traumatic experience, such as a family member suffering serious injuries in a car accident, can bring a family closer together and they may appreciate each other more. But taking care of an injured family member takes dedication and resiliency. Reactions Family...
What are the most common types of catastrophic injuries?
Catastrophic injuries can affect Connecticut residents without even a moment’s notice. These injuries are often severe and life-changing. These are the most common catastrophic injuries. Brain injuries Traumatic brain injuries or TBIs can range from mild to severe....
Patients should protect themselves against medical errors
One in seven hospital Medicare patients experience errors in medical treatment. But these mistakes also occur throughout the health care system to all patients in hospitals, clinics, surgical centers, doctor’s offices nursing facilities pharmacies and in a patient’s...
DUI accidents because of drugs a rising and worrisome problem
During discussions about driving under the influence and the dangers it causes, people frequently think about alcohol. However, drugged driving is also a problem in Connecticut and across the nation. This has been a rising concern especially since cannabis has been...
Will teen truckers cause accidents?
The trucking industry faces a crisis that ripples through the United States economy. A dramatic lack of drivers undermines the supply chain, leaving many delivery points without desired products. Truckers might also bring fuel to gas stations in Connecticut and...
Driving defensively to protect yourself and others
Driving safely means paying attention to every activity that happens on the road at all times. However, devoting 100% of your attention is not always possible. It's not possible for everyone who is driving to the side, front or behind you. That's why defensive driving...
The jury selection process and why it should matter to you
If you’ve been charged with a criminal offense, then you have the right to have your case heard by a jury of your peers rather than having it decided by a judge. This can increase the burden placed on the state given that prosecutors will then have to convince...
East Hartford truck accident kills one
Even though life has seemingly gotten back to normal for many people who must be on the road every day, authorities continue to see traffic fatalities on the rise. Such was the case in Hartford last Wednesday in a rear-end collision on I-84. Blake Burrows, 27, of...
How punitive damages work in Connecticut
When someone wrongfully injures you in Connecticut, you should receive compensation for your pain and suffering, medical bills, material damages, etc. Sometimes, the court can further punish the person who caused you harm so that such an accident or incident should...

