A sudden loss can leave a family feeling shaken and searching for clarity. As the initial shock begins to settle, the need to understand what happened often becomes more urgent, especially when questions about responsibility start to surface. If you lost a loved one...
Connecticut Legal Issues Blog
Can I recover damages for emotional distress after a car crash?
A serious car accident can leave you with more than broken bones and bruises. For many car crash survivors, even long after their physical injuries heal, they may struggle with fear, anxiety and other scars that don’t show on the surface. Connecticut law is cognizant...
What are common injuries in tailgating accidents?
Drivers in Connecticut frequently encounter tailgaters on congested roads. When a driver follows too closely, they lose the ability to stop safely if traffic suddenly slows down. This negligence often results in rear-end collisions that cause serious physical harm to...
Who pays for your injuries in a rideshare accident?
Being injured in a rideshare accident can be scary and confusing. A major concern for victims in this situation is understanding whose insurance will cover their injuries and damages: theirs or the driver’s? In Connecticut, rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft...
Car crash amputations may not occur at the scene of a wreck
Motor vehicle collisions are among the most common causes of amputations. Some of those amputations are traumatic, meaning that they occur during a crash. The incredible force generated when vehicles collide can sever a body part. Traumatic amputations are especially...
Non-economic damages addressed in many wrongful death claims
The purpose of wrongful death litigation is to provide financial relief to those left behind after a preventable tragedy caused by another’s negligence or intentional harm. Businesses and individuals responsible for causing a premature death may need to provide...
Avoid the trap of an early phone call after a child injury
If your child suffered an injury in a Hartford car accident, you may receive a call from an insurance adjuster within 24 hours. They do not call out of concern for your family. They want to secure a recorded statement before you realize the true medical value of the...
A “minor” car accident can lead to major medical issues
A low-speed collision or brief moment of impact with another vehicle can feel more like an inconvenience than a life-altering event. Many people walk away believing they were lucky -- shaken but unharmed. However, that assumption can be dangerous. After all, when a...
A guide for families on distributing wrongful death settlements
Wrongful death settlements exist to address the financial and personal losses that follow an unexpected death caused by another party. Once a settlement is reached, the question of how funds should be distributed follows. Distribution is not automatic or equal in...
Medical issues can potentially cause semi-truck crashes
Semi-truck collisions, like most other crashes, are often the result of poor decision-making by drivers. People let their speed get too high or become too complacent about monitoring their surroundings. Those mistakes can lead to devastating crashes. However,...

