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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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...
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...
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...
Drunken Driving Victim Reaches $6.5M Settlement
By Miriam Rozen The CT Law Tribune Date: August 31, 2016 A plaintiff in a dram shop litigation, who will need constant convalescent care for the rest of his life after a car collision with a drunken driver, reached a nearly $6.5 million settlement with multiple...
Trooper Prevails Against Drunk Driver, Bar: $12.85M
Case: LaPlante v. Vasquez Lawyer: Timothy Brignole Law Firm: Brignole, Bush and Lewis Date: March 3, 2011 trooperprevails

