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A low-speed collision or brief moment of impact with another vehicle can feel more like an inconvenience than a life-altering event. Many people walk away believing they were lucky -- shaken but unharmed. However, that assumption can be dangerous. After all, when a...
Wrongful death settlements exist to address the financial and personal losses that follow an unexpected death caused by another party. Once a settlement is reached, the question of how funds should be distributed follows. Distribution is not automatic or equal in...
Semi-truck collisions, like most other crashes, are often the result of poor decision-making by drivers. People let their speed get too high or become too complacent about monitoring their surroundings. Those mistakes can lead to devastating crashes. However,...
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...
