Filing a Personal Injury Claim as a Passenger Injured in an Auto 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...
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Drunk driver kills two children
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,...
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The Serious Consequences of Distracted Driving
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...
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CT Supreme Court Adds Interest to Car Accident Damages Award
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...
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CT Man Killed in Accident With Wrong-Way Driver
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,...
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Connecticut’s Personal Injury Statute of Limitations: Car Accidents
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...
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4-Vehicle Crash in Connecticut Kills 1
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...
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