Blog | Legal Updates & Resources From Our Personal Injury Firm

What You Need to Know About Reporting Elder Abuse in Connecticut

According to the Administration of Aging (AOA), hundreds of thousands of elderly Americans are abused, exploited or neglected each year. Elder abuse can take many forms, including: Physical abuse, defined as intentional infliction of injury or pain. This may include...

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT REAR-END CAR ACCIDENTS

Car Accident

Rear-end car accidents are a common type of traffic collision – in 2015, rear-end crashes made up more than 33 percent of crashes, according to the Insurance Information Institute. These collisions often happen suddenly and without warning and can result in...

5 Things To Do After a Car Accident

Car Accident

Whether it’s a fender bender or a more serious crash, car accidents are uniquely disruptive and dangerous incidents. Car crashes can leave you with long-lasting injuries that can impact your life—from the workplace to your routines around the house. That’s...

What Should I Say to an Insurance Adjuster After a Car Accident?

Car Accident

After an auto accident, victims may be contacted by an insurance adjuster who works for the insurer that covers the at-fault party. When this occurs, it is important to understand your rights after filing a personal injury claim and what...

What Happens When a Third-Party Causes a Workplace Injury?

Work Injury

In Connecticut, you cannot file a lawsuit against your employer for a workplace injury. Instead, you are required to submit a claim to the Connecticut Workers’ Compensation System to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and vocational rehabilitation. One...

Veteran Sues Department of Veteran Affairs for $5M for PTSD-Related Medical Malpractice

Medical Malpractice

A successful medical malpractice suit must show that the treatment provided was truly negligent as opposed to simply unsuccessful. For one Iraq war veteran, the opportunity to do so is finally at hand in the form of a $5 million medical...

USA TODAY Investigates Truck Drivers Pushed to Work Longer Hours Than Legally Allowed

Truck Accident

A recent investigation by the USA TODAY Network found that port trucking companies, which transport goods into and out of California ports, use unscrupulous practices to force drivers to exceed federal limits on working hours. According to the investigation, several trucking...

USA Investigation Part 3: Companies Risk Lives by Pushing Truckers to Drive While Fatigued

Truck Accident

An investigation by USA TODAY found that port trucking companies around Los Angeles are violating federal law and risking the lives of those on the road by pushing truck drivers to work with little or no sleep. Federal rules require...

Types of Neck and Shoulder Injuries Resulting From Car Accidents

Car Accident

There are several areas of the body that are at high-risk of injury during a car accident, including your neck and shoulders. Injuries to these areas of the body may cause you to develop temporary or permanent disability. If you...

Types of Car Accident Claims

Car Accident

Car accidents can happen in a variety of ways, with some resulting in minor injuries, such as cuts and bruises, while others may cause injuries resulting in permanent damage. However, every type of car accident can result in a serious...