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Who Is Liable in a Slip and Fall Accident?
Liability for a slip and fall accident depends on the facts of each case. A property owner may generally be liable when someone falls on their premises, though there are exceptions to this general rule. Your attorney may use the standard of negligence to determine who...
Can You Sue If Someone Hits Your Car?
You may sue if someone hits your car. In some cases, suing may not be necessary. However, if circumstances deem it necessary, you can sue for any compensation that you deserve. A car accident attorney can lead your lawsuit or insurance claim for you. Who Is Liable...
Can I Sue After a Car Accident?
You may have the right to sue after a car accident, but this is not the only way to get fair compensation. A car accident attorney can explain your options based on the specifics of your accident. Ways to Pursue Compensation After a Car Accident There are many...
Truck Driver Fatigue
An accident with a large truck, 18-wheeler, or bus can be especially dangerous due to the greater likelihood of serious injury or death for those in smaller passenger vehicles. When you are a driver or passenger in a vehicle like a car or a pickup truck, and a large...
Speeding Is a Factor in 26 Percent of Fatal Accidents
Speed kills is a common slogan in driver education materials and public safety initiatives, and with good reason. Higher speeds significantly increase the risk of injury or death in motor vehicle accidents. There is a massive difference between a vehicle being T-boned...
How Much to Expect from a Car Accident Settlement?
The amount that you can expect from your car accident settlement will depend upon the facts and circumstances of your car accident. Generally, when another person’s negligence causes an accident that injuries you, you are entitled to compensation for your losses. The...
Falling Cargo Accidents
Poorly secured cargo can cause serious issues in several ways. Cargo falling off of trucks can cause significant property damage to anything it lands on, and debris on the road can precipitate serious vehicle accidents. If you were in an accident involving fallen...
What Is a Good Settlement Offer for a Car Accident?
When someone else causes a car accident, their insurance company should cover all your injury-related losses. You file a claim and might expect to receive a check for the full amount you deserve. However, insurance companies often make settlement offers for much less...
What Do Car Accident Lawyers Do?
If you suffered injuries in a car accident and another driver was at fault, you can seek compensation for the losses stemming from your injuries. As we’ll discuss below, your car accident attorney can help in many ways, including accurately measuring the total costs...
Hartford Motor Vehicle Accident Statistics
Car Accident Statistics for Hartford Being in a car accident can put your entire life on hold as you take care of repairs to your vehicle and handle any medical issues and injuries that might arise from the accident. If you have been in a motor vehicle accident in...
Sideswipe Auto Accident Injuries
What Should I Do After A Sideswipe Auto Accident? Having another driver suddenly strike the side of your car can put your life into a tailspin. With your vehicle damaged and injuries to attend to, you might face costly bills and be unable to return to work until you...
Rear-End Collision Injuries
Why Lawyers Take Rear-End Collision Injuries Seriously The last thing that you expect to happen when you are driving along following the rules of the road or sitting at a stop sign is to have another car slam into the back of yours. Many people discount rear-end...
What to Do After a Car Accident That’s Not Your Fault
Being in a car accident that wasn’t your fault can put the brakes not only on your day but on your life until you can get past the accident and be made whole for your damages. When you are in a car accident that was not your fault, you have legal rights, and you...
The Most Common Causes of Collisions
The last thing you want to happen when you are on your way to the supermarket to pick up ingredients for dinner is to have your evening come to a screeching halt due to a car accident. When you are in an accident that another driver caused, you have legal rights....
How Can a Lawyer Help Me Pay for My Injury Bills?
Your neck is essential for the ongoing functioning of your body. Not only does your neck support your head, but it also houses your spinal cord, which is an integral component of your neurological system. Given its smaller size and great significance, an injury to...
We’re Experts in Personal Injury, Real Estate Law and Criminal Defense
Our diverse legal team has years of experience working both in and out of Hartford, New Britain, Enfield, Manchester, Rockville, and New Haven courtrooms with clients of all backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. We focus on personal injury, real estate law and criminal defense, but we have handled cases of all types. We’re happy to discuss your case with you to see if we’re a fit.