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Firm News: D’Amico Pettinicchi Wins $45 Million Verdict in Motorcycle Crash Case

We’re honored to share a powerful outcome for a courageous young man whose life changed in an instant. A Waterbury jury rendered a $45 million verdict to our 22-year-old client who suffered permanent paralysis after a crash caused by a...

When Whistleblowers Speak Up, We Should All Listen: Troubling Allegations at Iowa Nursing Home Chain Raise Red Flags for Families Everywhere

Nursing Home Abuse

At D’Amico & Pettinicchi, we’ve spent 35 years fighting for the rights of nursing home residents who have suffered due to neglect or abuse. And yet, even with decades of experience, we are still deeply saddened when we see reports...

This Should Never Have Happened at Trumbull’s St. Joseph’s Nursing Home – And It Must Never Happen Again

Nursing Home Abuse

A recent article by Brianna Gurciullo in the Connecticut Post (“Trumbull nursing home had only 5 operational sinks when it was evacuated: document,” June 9, 2025) has shed disturbing light on what state officials found at St. Joseph’s Center in...

Help Shape Justice: Participate in a Paid Legal Focus Group

Firm News

At D’Amico Pettinicchi, Injury Lawyers, we are committed to delivering the most thorough and persuasive trial presentations on behalf of our clients. One of the most effective tools we use in preparing for trial is conducting legal focus groups—opportunities for...

Inattentive Staff in Connecticut Nursing Homes

Car Accident

Taking care of aging relatives and ensuring they receive the attention and support they need often requires help from skilled nursing facilities. When families cannot provide their loved ones with the treatment and medical care necessary, they rely on nursing...

Negligence in Connecticut Medical Malpractice Cases

Medical Malpractice

Healthcare providers in Connecticut have a duty to their patients to provide care that meets a certain standard. If they fail to uphold that standard of care, patients may suffer severe and sometimes fatal consequences. This negligence could also result...

The ABCs of TNCs: Holding Transportation Network Companies Accountable

Car Accident

By Jeremy D’Amico and Michael D’Amico of D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC – Connecticut There are three general scenarios where an injury lawyer may be consulted when a person is injured or killed involving a Transportation Network Company Driver (“TNC driver”)....

Do I Have a Medical Malpractice Case for Failing to Diagnose a Heart Attack?

Medical Malpractice

We often hear about heart disease and heart attacks. From the more straightforward marketing campaigns of the American Heart Association to the more subtle mentions in Cheerio commercials, we have learned that heart attacks are a serious issue. Many times,...

Do I Have a Medical Malpractice Case for Failing to Timely Diagnose Breast Cancer?

Medical Malpractice

Chances are we have all known someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, whether that person was a loved one or even you, yourself. We can all remember that first moment after we heard the news and how much...

Set Your Social Media Accounts To Private: A Connecticut Trial Lawyer’s Perspective

Personal Injury

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...