Under Connecticut Law, people who are hurt by the legal negligence of others may recover compensation for their injuries. A negligence claim requires that the person bringing the claim (the plaintiff) establish four distinct elements: duty of care, breach, causation, and damages. This article will describe these elements in more detail. If you have questions […]
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Driver Negligence and Pedestrian Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were around 70,000 pedestrians injured during 2015—or almost 200 every day! Fortunately for victims, when pedestrian accidents are the result of driver negligence, they are typically entitled to compensation for their crash-related losses. Pedestrian Accidents Often Cause Extremely Serious Injuries Pedestrians are without a doubt […]
Common Back to School Injuries for Children
Going back to school is an exciting time for children and parents alike. After a lengthy summer break, many kids are ready to reunite with their friends and meet their new teachers. Some children might look forward to spending time on the playground or learning how to ride the bus. While school is a place […]
Tanker Truck Spills Liquid Nitrogen Near Norwich
Driving through Norwich, it’s likely that you’ve occasionally seen a cargo truck with the warning “toxic material” displayed on the tank. Most people will drive a bit more carefully and take extra caution around these trucks, understanding that the materials they are carrying could be incredibly hazardous in the event of a spill. Although a […]
As Labor Day Approaches, Watch for Drunk Drivers
Next to the Fourth of July, Labor Day is one of the biggest summer holidays that we celebrate in the United States. This holiday is synonymous with backyard BBQs, fireworks, and the unofficial end of summer. Along with the Labor Day celebration is the tradition of enjoying a few drinks with friends. Unfortunately, people sometimes […]
Safety Tips about the Use of Portable Generators
A power outage can cause serious problems for anyone – whether it creates dangerous temperatures in a home, wastes food, freezes pipes, halts operations at a business, or simply makes it impossible to perform everyday tasks. For this reason, many Connecticut home and business owners have portable generators ready to go in the event of […]
Paralysis after a Spinal Cord Injury: A Lifetime of Medical Expenses
It’s one of the worst possible scenarios that a person can imagine. An accident has resulted in a serious spinal cord injury and has left you paralyzed. There are many different ways this can happen. From a car accident to a sports injury, spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are incredibly dangerous and the aftermath is devastating. […]
Soft Tissue Injuries Can Disrupt Your Life
When you think of serious injuries, you may think of broken bones or head injuries. Supposedly minor injuries, however, can have significant impacts on your life—for example, soft tissue injuries. Soft tissue includes your muscles, ligaments, and tendons. These tissues help facilitate movements and are more important than many people imagine. Once you damage your soft […]
When Should I Accept an Insurance Offer After an Injury?
If you are suddenly injured in an accident, it can be difficult to know what to do. Insurance adjusters may call to ask questions and even offer you a certain amount of money for your injuries. As you stare at your piles of medical bills, it can be tempting to immediately accept the payment offered […]
How Social Media Can Hurt (or Help) Your Personal Injury Claim
What is the first thing that you do when something noteworthy happens during the day? Do you post it on Facebook? Social media platforms make it easy to share everyday events with family, friends, and even the entire world. But it is possible to share too much too quickly on these sites–especially if you have […]
