Motorcycle Accidents in Connecticut: Understanding Your Rights
June 12, 2023Motorcycle accidents can be devastating, resulting in severe injuries and even death. With its scenic roads and picturesque landscapes, Connecticut attracts numerous motorcyclists yearly. While riding a motorcycle can be an exhilarating experience, it’s important to understand the risks involved and be prepared for the unfortunate event of an accident. Here, you can learn more …
Protecting Motorcycle Riders’ Interests: The Importance of a Lawyer
June 7, 2023Motorcycle accidents can have devastating consequences, and riders in Connecticut are particularly vulnerable to these risks. In such situations, having a knowledgeable and experienced motorcycle accident lawyer becomes crucial to protect riders’ interests. At Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers in Connecticut, we understand the unique challenges faced by motorcycle riders and strive to provide them with …
Understanding Connecticut Pool Regulations
June 5, 2023Whether you’re a current pool owner or considering adding one to your Connecticut property, it’s essential to understand the state’s pool regulations. These rules play a critical role in ensuring safety and preventing accidents while also helping you avoid potential legal liabilities. In our experience at Jonathan Perkins Injury Attorneys, we’ve seen numerous cases related …
7 Reasons You Need a Connecticut Personal Injury Lawyer
May 24, 2023Personal injuries can profoundly impact your life, leaving you with physical pain, emotional distress, and financial burdens. When you find yourself in such a situation, it’s essential to understand your rights and seek the help of a professional who can navigate the complexities of personal injury law. In Connecticut, having a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer …
5 Reasons Connecticut Slip and Fall Cases Are Tough
May 22, 2023Slip and fall cases are a common type of personal injury claim that arises when individuals suffer injuries due to hazardous conditions on someone else’s property. These accidents can occur in various settings, such as retail stores, restaurants, workplaces, or private residences, while slip and fall accidents may seem straightforward but present complex legal challenges. …
Work Zone Accidents in Connecticut
May 15, 2023Connecticut car accident lawyers know all too well the devastating impact that car accidents can have on individuals and families. But when accidents occur in work zones, the risks and consequences can be even greater. As a driver or worker in a work zone, it is essential to understand the unique safety challenges of navigating …
Proving the Four Elements of Negligence
April 24, 2023Personal injury cases are often complex and require extensive law knowledge to navigate successfully. One of the most critical aspects of any personal injury case is proving negligence. Negligence is the legal theory that a person or entity failed to meet a reasonable standard of care, resulting in harm to another person. In personal injury …
The Challenges of Multi-Car Accident Lawsuits in Connecticut
March 6, 2023Recovering after any auto accident is challenging; however, the situation is particularly complex if you are involved in a multi-car accident. Due to the challenges these incidents present, it is crucial that you hire our experienced Connecticut car accident attorneys from Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers for assistance with your claim. Multi-car accidents occur when three …
5 Signs of Nursing Home Neglect
February 20, 2023Cases of elder abuse and neglect are serious problems throughout the country. Unfortunately, the elderly community in Connecticut is not immune to these issues. In fact, between 2016 and 2019, the number of complaints of elder abuse increased by 29%, a trend that has not changed in recent years. While many cases of abuse and …
Accidents on Connecticut Construction Sites
February 8, 2023Have you been injured on a construction job or while visiting a Connecticut construction site? If so, you have a right to seek workers’ compensation benefits for the injuries you sustained. Currently, about 6.5 million Americans work in the construction industry. Although multiple safety precautions and standards are observed to prevent injuries, the worst can …
Older Drivers and Car Accidents in Connecticut
February 3, 2023No one wants to be in the position to tell their elderly family member they are no longer safe behind the wheel. After all, driving means freedom for many of Connecticut’s senior citizens. However, at some point, the time may come when you have to do this. If you wait too long, it may result …
What Questions to Ask Your Doctor After a Car Accident
January 30, 2023Sometimes, injuries after a car accident can take hours, days, or even weeks to show symptoms. By this time, the situation may be more serious and lead to even more issues. It is best to seek treatment immediately after an accident to ensure this does not happen. You should also contact Connecticut car accident lawyers …
Common Holiday Personal Injury Cases
December 7, 2022It is easy to get caught up in the holiday season’s hustle and bustle and ignore your safety and well-being. At Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers, we encourage you to stay safe and avoid some of the most common accidents seen this type of year. The best way to stay safe is by knowing what the …
Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable?
December 2, 2022If you are involved in an accident, and it is determined to be someone else’s fault, you may recover compensation for your losses and damages. Hiring a CT personal injury lawyer from Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers is a great first step in this process and will ensure that you get the maximum compensation you are …
Evaluation of a Slip and Fall Case
November 16, 2022If you are involved in a slip and fall accident, you will likely contact a CT slip and fall lawyer for assistance. Due to the complexity of the laws in this state, it is necessary to have a legal team that understands how to help you get the compensation you are entitled to. One of …
Everything You Need to Know About Connecticut Injury Law
November 8, 2022If you’re a Connecticut resident, you know our state is no stranger to accidents. From car accidents to slips and falls, there is always a risk of sustaining an injury. And if you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, then you may wonder what your options are. Our state’s laws protect accident victims, …
Seriously Hurt at a Friend’s House: To Sue or Not to Sue
September 30, 2022It was my friend’s fault. At least, that’s what I told myself at first. We were horsing around in his backyard, and he pushed me too hard. I went flying and landed awkwardly on my arm. The pain was excruciating, and the X-ray showed that I had broken my wrist. After a few weeks of …
What Is the Average Compensation for a Traumatic Brain Injury?
September 20, 2022One of the most severe injuries you can get is a traumatic brain injury or TBI. The repercussions of the damage may result in obvious personality changes, lifelong incapacity, or loss of function, but they may also be undetectable and mild. If you have suffered brain damage in an accident, you could have a lot …