In Connecticut, trucks are a common sight on the roads. While drivers of passenger vehicles, pedestrians and others on the road are aware of these large trucks and might have a certain amount of trepidation when sharing the road with them, no one is expecting to be in...
Connecticut Legal Issues Blog
Connecticut implements new laws to prevent auto accidents
One of the most common causes for unexpected injuries and death in Connecticut is an auto accident. This can happen to drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians. Even if the person is fortunate enough to survive a collision, there may be major...
Pedestrian killed in Hartford accident
Many people in the Hartford area enjoy getting outside and walking to their destination or walking for exercise. Most of the time they can do this safely on Hartford area streets but occasionally a serious accident occurs. Any time a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle, it...
Personal injury lawsuits and the statute of limitations
Suffering an injury due to the negligence of someone else can be a horrifying experience. In addition to the physical pain itself, the stress of dealing with the issues that come up can affect your emotional health. You may decide that bringing a personal injury...
How can you prove lost earnings capacity?
The financial ramifications of a car accident can be enormous. While you’ll certainly have to find a way to cope with lost wages, medical expenses, and rehabilitation costs, the damages don’t end there. In fact, there’s a good chance that your losses will continue to...
Motor vehicle collisions can cause serious spinal cord trauma
The spinal cord is an important bundle of nerves that runs from a person's brain down their back body. The spinal cord is encased in the spinal column, which protects it from many forms of harm. However, when a Connecticut resident is involved in a serious motor...
3 subtle symptoms of traumatic brain injuries
People who have experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) may experience serious symptoms like dizziness, nausea and slurred speech. However, these serious injuries can also have subtler symptoms, and identifying these symptoms can help people get the treatment they...
Multi-vehicle accident sends nine to the hospital
While we all live in the Northeast, we live in a much less congested area than our numbers closer to the coast. And, sometimes, this may lull us into a false sense of security on our roadways. But, locals and tourists alike should always be on guard when driving on...
Motorcycle rider killed in Litchfield crash
An afternoon motorcycle ride took a fatal turn in Litchfield. The victim, a 32-year-old Thomaston resident, was riding his motorcycle in the northbound lane of Old Northfield Road near Main Street when the car in front of him began to turn. Per news reports, the...
The best and worst driving cities in the U.S.: where does Hartford rank?
Every once in a while, you see a news article about a study ranking American cities. Things like, "Most affordable cities to live in," and "Cities' with the best parks, ranked." Other urban rankings are more serious, such as on recently released by insurance website...

