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...
Connecticut Legal Issues Blog
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,...
Traumatic brain injuries affect daily life
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can change a person’s life in an instant. While some injuries are mild, many lead to long‑term challenges that affect how a person thinks, feels and functions day to day. For Connecticut individuals who suffer a TBI in a crash, fall or...
How wrongful death claims differ from injury cases in Connecticut
After an accident, you might face unfamiliar legal terms. Connecticut treats cases involving death differently from cases where someone survives. That difference can affect who may bring a claim, what the claim addresses and when action might begin. Legal standing and...
Do people ever walk again after a spinal cord injury?
The spinal cord serves a critical function. It allows the body to communicate with the brain and vice versa. The spinal cord can sustain damage when car crashes occur. The violent motions of vehicles and even flying debris can lead to significant spinal cord damage....
When is a business potentially liable for a drunk driving crash?
Drunk drivers put everyone at risk on the road. The law prohibits driving while noticeably impaired or with an elevated blood alcohol concentration. Motorists who knowingly violate traffic statutes are usually liable for the harm they cause others. However, individual...

