Category: Personal Injury
This D’Amico Pettinicchi Injury Lawyers blog post explains one of the most frequently misunderstood aspects of working with a personal injury attorney: how legal fees are structured. Understanding contingency fees before your first meeting helps you ask the right questions and walk in with confidence. For many people, the cost of hiring an attorney is […]
People often use the phrase “serious injury” casually—but in personal injury law, a serious injury case usually means something specific: an injury with lasting consequences that affects how a person lives, works, and functions day to day. In Connecticut, the seriousness of an injury can shape everything about a claim—what evidence matters most, what experts […]
Modern trial practice increasingly relies on video evidence. Jurors today are accustomed to receiving information visually. As a result, video testimony—especially from depositions—can be far more impactful than simply reading lines from a transcript. When used appropriately, video evidence can help juries better understand the testimony and evaluate the credibility of witnesses. Why Video Testimony […]
Depositions are one of the most important tools lawyers use when preparing for trial. During a deposition, a witness answers questions under oath before trial while a court reporter records the testimony. In many cases today, the deposition is also recorded on video. These recordings can become extremely powerful evidence when the case reaches a […]
Although courts generally do not allow evidence of post-incident repairs to prove negligence, that rule has several important exceptions. These exceptions often become important in trial strategy. The key principle is simple: evidence of repairs may be admissible if it is offered for a purpose other than proving negligence. In other words, the issue is […]
After an incident, one of the first questions people often ask is: “Did the property owner fix the problem afterward?” If the answer is yes, many assume that the repair proves the owner must have known the condition was dangerous. But the law usually treats this situation differently than people expect. Under Connecticut evidence law—and […]
When people think about personal injury trials, they often imagine dramatic testimony, emotional stories, and lawyers arguing about who was at fault. But experienced trial lawyers know something many people do not: the outcome of a trial is often shaped by the rules of evidence long before the jury begins deliberating. Evidence rules determine what […]
Jeremy D’Amico has been featured in a new Lawdragon Lawyer Limelights article titled, “The Innate Fire of Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury Law.” The article highlights Jeremy’s belief in the dignity of every person and the importance of standing up for those who may not otherwise have a voice, particularly nursing home residents. Plaintiffs’ personal injury law, as […]
The State of Connecticut recently enacted several new driving safety measures, headlined by laws carrying stiff penalties for reckless driving and street racing. Here is what you need to know about the new laws, what you can do to ensure you follow them, and how they might affect a personal injury claim if you are hurt in […]
Insurance companies will go to great lengths to defend a serious personal injury claim. Often, these companies hire investigators to review your public social media accounts to find any photos or videos they can use against you. Usually, they look for pictures of vacations or times you may go out with friends and take them out […]