Owners and their insurers sometimes answer a dog bite claim by pointing at the person who was hurt. Connecticut’s statute names specific defenses of that kind, and for young children the burden shifts to the owner. We walk through how those defenses work for Waterbury families. Connecticut’s Statute Starts With the Owner Connecticut General Statutes […]
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Medical bills and lost wages come with a clear number attached. Pain, limitations, and the ways an injury changes daily life do not. That is why pain and suffering damages are often the most disputed part of a personal injury claim, and also one of the most important. Our friends at Palmintier, Thrower, and Treuting […]
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Social media is part of everyday life, and posting after an accident may feel harmless. A photograph, comment, check-in, or video, however, can be viewed outside its intended context and become relevant to an injury claim. Our friends at Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson, LLP explain why thoughtful online habits matter while an accident claim is […]
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The hours and days after a collision are messy. You are sore, your car is somewhere on a tow lot, and your phone starts ringing with people who want statements, signatures, and quick answers. Most people are not thinking about evidence or paperwork at that moment. They are thinking about getting home. Our friends at […]
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Most people who get hurt in an accident think about two things: their medical bills and the time they missed from work. Those are real losses, and they matter. But if that’s all you focus on, you could be leaving a lot of money on the table, money you are legally entitled to as a […]
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“I know that truck parking is an issue that most Americans probably don’t think about every day—but it’s [a] vitally important one… And that’s because it’s a life and death issue.” – U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg It’s increasingly common for motorists to see 18-wheelers parked in the breakdown lane of the highway, offramps, side […]
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An accident involving a truck is not simply a car accident case on steroids. There are significant differences between the two, and not appreciating the differences can victimize you a second time. An accident involving a truck immediately involves the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). These Regulations obligate truck companies to maintain extensive records. […]
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Did you know that in Connecticut, when you purchase automobile insurance, you have the option to add medical payment coverage to your policy. Known as “Medpay”, this benefit covers the cost of medical treatment resulting from injuries suffered in a car accident regardless of who caused the crash. While Medpay is an optional add-on in […]
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Every state and the federal government criminalize sex trafficking. These laws, including the Federal Trafficking Victim’s Reauthorization Act, often define sex trafficking as the use of force, threats of force, fraud, or coercion to cause a person to engage in a commercial sex act. With minors, the use of force, fraud, or coercion need not […]
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No matter how safely we drive, there is always the risk that we will encounter a negligent driver. When we get behind the wheel of a car, we undertake a duty to drive carefully and reasonably. Each and every other driver on the road undertakes a similar duty. For instance, we agree that we will […]
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