Category: Car Accidents
More than 1,300 people are killed and more than 116,000 suffer injuries in automotive accidents because of snowy, icy or slushy roadways every year, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration. Connecticut is known for having serious winter weather, and it is not uncommon for automotive accidents to occur because of snow […]
Although car accident claims are often filed by the vehicles’ drivers, passengers may also file a personal injury claim if they are injured in the collision. However, many people might be unaware of their rights as a passenger after being injured in a car accident. This includes your right to pursue compensation from the at-fault […]
Two children were killed after the vehicle they were traveling in was rear-ended by a drunk driver shortly after 2 a.m. Nov. 3. The deceased victims parents and a 12-year-old boy were also injured in the crash. Following the fatal accident, police confirmed that the driver at fault was under the influence of alcohol. At the […]
Imagine driving down the highway in the middle of the night. It’s late out and there are not many cars on the road. Maybe the widows are rolled down and the radio is playing during the otherwise uneventful ride. Suddenly, you notice a pair of headlights approaching. Initially, it may look like the car is […]
The prevalence of distracted driving creates dangerous conditions on roads across the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 3,100 people were killed due to distracted driving in 2019 and an estimated 424,000 people were injured as the result of distracted driving crashes. The tragic consequences of distracted driving […]
A recent decision from the Connecticut Supreme Court considered a car accident victim’s right to seek interest on a damages award of over $1.3 million. The case involved an important personal injury litigation strategy in Connecticut: the offer of compromise. Attorney Michael D’Amico of the prominent law firm of D’Amico Pettinicchi Injury Lawyers, represented the plaintiff at trial. The claim arose […]
A statute of limitations is a law that outlines how long an individual has to file a lawsuit within his or her state. Each type of case has its own statute of limitations that must be followed. If this deadline is missed, the individual will lose the opportunity to file a claim and potentially obtain […]
On Dec. 16, a woman died following a four-vehicle accident in New Milford. Three vehicles pulled to the side of Whisconier Road, and when a 4th vehicle became involved, it turned into a fatal accident. According to the police report, a van stopped for a school bus at about 8 a.m. A Toyota Corolla hit the […]