Hit and run accidents are often more complicated to deal with than other car crashes. You may worry that you have limited options for recourse because the other motorist fled. But understanding the benefits you can receive through your own insurance policy will help...
Connecticut Legal Issues Blog
Seeking justice after a wrongful death in Connecticut
Under the laws of this or any other state, if a person’s carelessness or cruelty injures you (breaking your arm, for example), you may be able to sue them in a personal injury lawsuit. And in Connecticut, if the injury they inflicted turns out to be fatal that...
What to do following a car accident
Connecticut roadways can be dangerous places. Though Connecticut is among the safer states to drive, car accidents are still just as stressful. Knowing what to do immediately following a car accident can help drivers stay safe and prepare themselves for dealing with...
Common delayed injuries after car accidents
Getting in a car accident can be a traumatic experience – even if you consider the collision to be minor. Initially, you may have been fortunate enough to walk away from the accident unharmed. But perhaps days or even weeks later, the pain starts to set in. It’s not...
Empowerment: responding forcefully in the wake of a car accident
Most drivers who routinely negotiate Connecticut’s varied streets and roadways do so with due care and competence. That is, they look out for others as well as themselves when they are behind the wheel and out in traffic. Sadly, though, that is not uniformly...
With Spring in the air, Connecticut drivers must share the road
Warmer weather means more motorcycles on Connecticut roads. Unfortunately, our state does not have the best track record when it comes to motorcycle accidents and deaths. As riders reenter the roads for the Spring and Summer months, it’s vital to remember to share the...
Costs of spinal cord injuries in young people are profound
Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) often affect active, healthy, young people without warning, magnifying the stunning emotional pain of their families and of the injured patients who survive them. The financial costs to families and society are staggering. At times,...
What the future of vehicles might mean for drivers’ safety
Many auto accidents occur due to driver errors, but some crashes and injuries are the result of mechanical defects. For example, a faulty emergency brake might fail to stop the car in time. However, vehicles are changing. Auto technology is improving and shifting....
Seeking justice after a truck crash is possible and complex
Many truck crashes change people’s lives in very personal ways. Because of the enormous weight and, often, speed of commercial tractor-trailers, the damage they do can be horrific. Legal avenues for making recovery as complete as possible involve especially complex...
The legal difficulties of regulating vaccines
Vaccinations are in the spotlight once again in Connecticut. The Public Health Committee is currently considering a bill concerning the rights of parents to refuse to vaccinate their children. As legislators attempt to determine what is best for Connecticut schools,...

