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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...
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...
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....
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...
The law allows those harmed by others to take legal action in pursuit of restitution. Personal injury lawsuits can help address a variety of situations, including scenarios where one party causes the premature death of another. Wrongful death lawsuits can lead to...
There are many ways for motor vehicle collisions to cause traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). The violent motions of the vehicle during the crash could shake the brain inside the skull. A person could hit their head, causing blunt-force trauma. TBIs are among the most...
T-bone crashes, also known as side-impact crashes, are one of the most dangerous auto accidents. These occur when a car’s front end hits the side of another. As a result, the collision can leave victims with severe injuries. In Connecticut, this type of collision...
Those affected by the negligence or bad behavior of others have protection under the law. The state can bring criminal charges against those who cause harm to others. Additionally, people sometimes have the option of taking legal action in response to a challenging...
Most people think of distracted driving as using your phone while behind the wheel. The truth is that distraction comes in many forms, such as adjusting the radio, eating, reaching for something behind your seat, talking with your passengers or daydreaming....
People classify injuries as catastrophic based on their practical implications. Financial consequences and functional limitations are common concerns that may make an injury seem particularly severe. Spinal cord injuries are among the most expensive and debilitating...
