Drivers can make mistakes behind the wheel, leading to minor fender benders and similar accidents. However, there are instances where the driver's behavior is so wanton that the damage inflicted is severe. Victims could suffer injuries because a driver blatantly...
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How can you drive safely around big rigs in Connecticut
Did you know that big rigs are one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents? It's possible to avoid these accidents by learning how to stay safe around these massive vehicles. Be aware of blind spots All vehicles have blind spots, but big rigs have much larger...
Taking care of an injured family member
A traumatic experience, such as a family member suffering serious injuries in a car accident, can bring a family closer together and they may appreciate each other more. But taking care of an injured family member takes dedication and resiliency. Reactions Family...
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...
3 common causes of trucking accidents
Several factors can lead to a trucking accident. Sometimes, an accident may be solely due to truck driver error. Other times, mechanical issues can result in an accident. Whatever the reason, it’s important to demand accountability from negligent parties. Doing so can...
Traumatic brain injury increases likelihood of dementia
Accidents causing traumatic brain injury (TBI) affect millions of Americans each year. The CDC estimates that nearly 57,000 people die every year from the injuries, and many more are forever affected. People in hazardous occupations are at a higher risk of TBIs,...
Son Seeking $250 Million In Sealed Abuse Case
Lawyer: secrecy needed to preserve customer confidence in defendants' medical company 'It's simply a family matter between three people, who all agree [the file] should be sealed,' said the plaintiff's lawyer, Timothy S. Brignole, who is jointly supporting the bid for...
The national association of distinguished counsel
Timothy Brignole, of Brignole Bush & Lewis LLC, has been selected to the 2015 list as a member of the Nation's Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. NADC is an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal...
For Hartford plaintiffs’ lawyer, visual aids pay off in court
By Thomas B. Scheffey Law Tribune Staff Writer For opposing counsel, it's an increasingly bad omen when Hartford trial attorney Timothy Brignole shows up to court with an enormous fill-in-the-numbers chart. Arguing a case to a Waterbury jury last month, Brignole and...
Operating Under the Influence: What really happens?
By Joseph R. Serrantino, Esq. Associate Attorney at Brignole, Bush and Lewis Getting arrested for an OUI can be a scary and confusing experience. Defending this charge is not something you should attempt to handle on your own. If you've been charged with operating...