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Man’s Death at Restaurant Prompts Lawsuit

The Applebee’s restaurant chain has locations throughout the nation including in the state of Connecticut. In most cases when people go to the restaurant for a meal it is to take a break and enjoy themselves over dinner. Often that...

Lying Under Oath Undermines the Authority of Our Judicial System

Personal Injury

Lying under oath is a crime against justice and undermines the authority of our courts. There can be no greater blight to the pursuit of justice. Unfortunately after decades of practicing civil trial law, it is apparent that some witnesses...

Lawsuit: Surgical Procedure Gone Wrong Due to Drunk Doctor

Medical Malpractice

There are certainly no guarantees that a surgical procedure will be completely successful. However, we expect that doctors and nurses will do everything they can to ensure that the surgery is performed accurately and safely. If a Connecticut hospital or...

Is There a Statute of Limitations on Personal Injury Claims?

Personal Injury

If you are considering filing a personal injury claim in Connecticut, there are important deadlines you must be aware of. These deadlines are called statutes of limitations and they limit how long an injury victim has to file a personal...

Important Evidence to Support Your Personal Injury Claim

Personal Injury

Succeeding in a personal injury claim requires providing evidence that your injuries were directly caused by the defendant’s actions. This will include proving how the injury occurred and the extent of your damages. The Connecticut personal injury attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi...

How to Avoid Accidents in the Snow

Car Accident

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...

Guide to the Connecticut Wrongful Death Statute

Wrongful Death

Losing a loved one is tragic, particularly when your loved one’s death was caused by another person’s negligence and could have been prevented. Nothing can make up for your loss, but filing a Connecticut wrongful death lawsuit may provide a sense of...

Five Connecticut Nursing Homes Fined for Negligence

Nursing Home Abuse

This summer, five Connecticut nursing homes were fined a minimum of $1,500 for neglecting residents and allowing serious injuries, including one death. Last month, state health officials fined Gardner Heights Health Care Center $3,000 after a resident died because he...

Filing a Personal Injury Claim as a Passenger Injured in an Auto Accident

Car Accident

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...

Drunk driver kills two children

Car Accident

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,...