What Do Connecticut Personal Injury Attorneys Do?
September 15, 2022An attorney who specializes in personal injury law represents people who have been hurt in accidents. Personal injury attorneys practice tort law, which covers both deliberate and negligent conduct. They work to get accident victims compensation. Cases involving personal injuries sometimes entail other people’s negligence. This covers car accidents, such as those involving motorcycles and …
Can You Receive Damages for Emotional Anguish After an Accident?
September 1, 2022No one expects to be involved in an accident, but when they do happen, the aftermath can be emotionally and physically trying. Many people don’t realize that they may be able to file a claim for damages beyond just the physical injuries sustained in an accident. Emotional anguish is a real and recognized form of …
Will Pre-Existing Conditions Impact My Personal Injury Claim?
May 6, 2022When you hear the term pre-existing conditions in relation to your personal injury claim, you may wonder what exactly it means. The legal jargon and terms used in these cases are often confusing. While this is true, it’s important to know how they may impact your claim – if at all. If you have a …
How Does Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) Impact Injury Cases?
May 4, 2022When you are injured in a car or truck accident, from a defective product, or as a pedestrian, you will likely spend a significant amount of time recovering from your injuries. There’s a good chance you will see multiple doctors and may require physical therapy and treatment from specialists, as well. The goal of all …
What Are the Types of Damages in a Connecticut Personal Injury Case?
April 20, 2022Have you been injured due to another person or party’s negligence or wrongful act? If so, you may have the right to recover compensation for your losses. Usually, compensation for a personal injury claim usually covers things like pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical bills. Keep in mind, though, that personal injury laws can …
Mistakes to Avoid When Filing a Connecticut Personal Injury Claim
April 14, 2022If you are injured by someone in an automobile accident, motorcycle crash, or even trip and fall on someone’s property, you likely know that you may be able to recover compensation by filing a personal injury claim. While this is true, certain mistakes may completely derail your claim, and that could even cost you your …
Can You Sue for More Than Insurance Policy Limits in Connecticut?
September 21, 2021After an accident, it’s natural to assume that the other party’s insurance company will cover whatever damages you’ve sustained. That’s fair, right? Unfortunately, policy limits can cap how much compensation you can recover. This is true for various types of claims, including medical malpractice, slip and fall injuries and car accidents. For example, if the …
Suing For Personal Injury In Connecticut: Eligibility And Steps
July 20, 2021Suffering an injury due to another person’s negligence can be stressful, frustrating, and expensive. However, in many instances, the property owner, driver, or other at-fault party is liable for these injuries, which means that victims can sue them for compensation. Finding out if your case is eligible for a personal injury lawsuit is an important …
Does my case qualify for a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
June 16, 2021Any time you or a loved one is seriously injured, it’s natural to question whether you have a case for a personal injury lawsuit. Suppose someone directly caused the injury due to their negligence, or you can identify a person or company responsible for an injury. In that case, it’s entirely possible that you have …
What Is An Acceptable Settlement Offer For Pain And Suffering?
June 9, 2021In addition to being compensated for property damage, medical bills, and lost wages, the victim of an auto accident, workplace injury, or other personal injury cases may also recover money for pain and suffering. The question of what a fair settlement for pain and suffering might be can have a wide range of answers, so …
How Are Medical Expense Damages Calculated After an Accident?
April 21, 2021Key Takeaways Medical bills must often be paid before your settlement is finalized. Med Pay coverage or health insurance can help cover costs temporarily. Some doctors accept letters of protection from your attorney to delay payment. Once your case settles, medical providers and insurers are reimbursed from the settlement funds. A car accident lawyer in …
Loss of Consortium in Connecticut: A Guide
THE DEVASTATION OF LOSS OF CONSORTIUM When it comes to damages in tort law, you may have heard of something called “loss of consortium.” This phrase essentially means the sudden lack of a family relationship due to wrongful death, or the inability to enjoy the relationship one once had with a severely injured relative. While the …
Common Types of Football Injuries And Causes
The dangers of playing football are still being discovered and safety measures for protecting players are increased almost every year. It is estimated that between 2001 and 2005 more than 1.06 million males of all ages visited the emergency room for some type of football-related injury. Additionally, according to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons …