Wrongful death is a tragedy that no parent, child or spouse in Connecticut should ever face. If you lose a loved one as a result of a preventable truck accident, you may be able to file a lawsuit to receive compensation that may help you cope with the financial...
Wrongful death
Wrongful death cases involving children and the elderly
When you lose a beloved Connecticut family member at the hands of another, you might have the right to file a wrongful lawsuit. These criteria apply when the victim is a child or old. What is a wrongful death lawsuit? A wrongful death lawsuit is a case that involves...
What are the wrongful death laws in Connecticut?
Connecticut has its own set of wrongful death laws. If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or intentional act of another party, it’s important to understand your legal rights and how the law works. What is wrongful death? Wrongful death occurs when a person...
Who can pursue a wrongful death claim in Connecticut?
Losing a loved one is never easy, but it can be more difficult to cope with a sudden departure when your loved one’s passing was tragic and completely avoidable. If you’re in that situation now, then you’re probably left grappling with a lot of questions. How did this...
Summertime drownings and premises liability
Summer fun turns into summer tragedy if your loved one drowns in a public pool, private pool or even your neighbor’s backyard pool. Swimming pool drownings are all too common. If your loved one lost their life after drowning in someone else’s pool you will want to...
Facing the aftermath of a deadly traffic accident
The sudden loss of a loved one after a devastating traffic accident is an experience no one can ever be fully prepared to face. For a child, parent, or life partner, the shock and grief that sets in may make it difficult to handle more practical matters for a time....
How punitive damages work in Connecticut
When someone wrongfully injures you in Connecticut, you should receive compensation for your pain and suffering, medical bills, material damages, etc. Sometimes, the court can further punish the person who caused you harm so that such an accident or incident should...
Proving wrongful death
Wrongful death in Connecticut is not easy to prove, but it can be the best way to get justice in a case in which the criminal justice system has failed. Proving wrongful death requires three key pieces, and all of them need to be satisfied before being able to file an...
What are the most frequent causes of wrongful death?
In Connecticut, people must know that they can be in an accident at any time. With that, they should be aware of the most common causes of fatal accidents to have a chance at avoiding them. After one has happened, though, it is imperative for those left behind to know...
Coping with loss in a fatal traffic accident
The shock and overwhelming grief that engulfs those whose loved one has suffered catastrophic injuries or death in a traffic accident is traumatizing as it is. When they have to also deal with the costs of extensive medical procedures, rehabilitation or prolonged...