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...
Year: 2021
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...
The right approach to wrongful death cases in Connecticut
No one is ever prepared for that phone call that informs them that a loved one has died suddenly in a motor vehicle accident. But, the fact is that serious motor vehicle accidents are quite common in Connecticut and the throughout the rest of the country, resulting in...
TBI study brightens the picture for veterans and public
Veterans, by the nature of their duties, expose themselves to situations where an unexpected event, such as a blow to the head, could result in a debilitating condition known as Traumatic brain injury. Symptoms of the injury ─ often concurrent with posttraumatic...
Four common causes of motorcycle accidents
Many people in the Hartford area enjoy riding their motorcycles. With the weather being nicer out, drivers should always be alert for motorcycles. Because of the lack of safety features on a motorcycle, even just a minor accident can be serious. Causes of motorcycle...