Connecticut has its own set of wrongful death laws. If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or intentional act of another party, it’s important to understand your legal rights and how the law works. What is wrongful death? Wrongful death occurs when a person...
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Traumatic brain injuries can impact the entire family
A traumatic brain injury doesn’t affect only the victim. It can significantly impact their families as well. These injuries have extensive economic costs and social impacts that affect entire communities as well. A closer look at the symptoms of traumatic brain...
Distracted driving may cause crashes
Reckless driving and people operating vehicles while under the influence cause many accidents on Connecticut roads far too frequently. Most people realize that moving violations and intoxication could result in crashes, but they may not realize how serious and...
Who can pursue a wrongful death claim in Connecticut?
Losing a loved one is never easy, but it can be more difficult to cope with a sudden departure when your loved one’s passing was tragic and completely avoidable. If you’re in that situation now, then you’re probably left grappling with a lot of questions. How did this...
The 100 deadliest days of the year for teen drivers
The summer season happens to contain the 100 deadliest days of the year for drivers. This includes teens and adults alike in Connecticut and the rest of the U.S. Due to their inexperience, teen drivers are especially at risk. This is the time to talk to them about...
Summertime drownings and premises liability
Summer fun turns into summer tragedy if your loved one drowns in a public pool, private pool or even your neighbor’s backyard pool. Swimming pool drownings are all too common. If your loved one lost their life after drowning in someone else’s pool you will want to...
Which holidays see more of the problem of drunk driving?
During holidays, more Connecticut residents drink more alcoholic beverages. While many are safe, this increases the risk of more drunk driving accidents occurring. Certain holidays see more of this problem. What are the worst holidays for drunk driving? Drunk driving...
Who is responsible when security cameras are down?
Reports of surging crime keep appearing in the news across the country, and this should give Connecticut residents a pause. In a January report that compiled FBI and Connecticut Uniform Crime Reporting statistics of the most dangerous cities in the state, Hartford...
Vehicle colors and crash risk
Many people in Hartford, Connecticut, don't think of the color of vehicles as a risk factor relating to crashes. Data reveals some vehicle colors can affect the likelihood of an accident. Safe vehicle colors The Kelly Blue Book lists silver as the top choice for...
Pursuing a wrongful death claim after a car crash
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...

