Personal Injury

Accidents rarely divide neatly into one innocent party and one at-fault party. In many personal injury cases in Connecticut, both sides share some degree of responsibility for what happened. Understanding what this can do for your compensation can help you set...

Getting into a car accident is scary, but it can feel even more confusing when you ride as a passenger in an Uber or Lyft. Because rideshare drivers operate as independent contractors rather than traditional employees, the rules that determine who pays your medical...

After a crash in Connecticut, representatives for the insurance companies will reach out and attempt to move things along quickly. Small choices in the first days can have a serious impact on a victim’s case, potentially reducing claim value, creating doubt on...

You didn’t fall because of bad luck. You fell because the ground wasn’t safe. In Connecticut, rain, snow and ice are part of daily life – but that doesn’t mean you should expect to get hurt. When property owners fail to treat walkways or address hazards, people get...

There are many scenarios in which people may need to hire personal injury attorneys. Maybe one person sustained major injuries in a Connecticut car crash. The driver at fault may not have enough insurance to pay for medical expenses and lost wages. A lawsuit might be...

Traumatic Brain Injuries After an Accident: Signs, Treatment, and Legal Options A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most severe injuries a person can face after an accident. Often, the symptoms are not immediately apparent, leaving victims and their families...

Personal injury lawsuits are relatively rare. Most people make it through their lives without ever incurring major losses due to the actions or negligence of another party. They may never need to file a major insurance claim, let alone consider filing a lawsuit....

The way people act in public spaces can increase their risk of slipping, tripping and falling. Impractical shoes, excessive speed in indoor spaces and other unsafe behavior could increase someone's risk of injury. However, many slip-and-falls at businesses involve...

Those negatively impacted by the bad choices of others often try to be gracious, at least initially. They may try to work cooperatively with the person or business who caused their injuries. They may also try to cover their losses using insurance. Unfortunately, both...

There’s no such thing as an accident-free workplace – not even an office job. Injuries happen all the time in the workplace. Most of the time, the only remedy that an injured worker has is through workers’ compensation. With rare exceptions, they cannot sue their...