Slip & Fall In a Store?
December 29, 2025A slip and fall in a store can happen in seconds—but the consequences can last for months or even years. Wet floors, spilled products, poor lighting, uneven surfaces, and neglected maintenance regularly cause serious injuries in grocery stores, big-box retailers, malls, pharmacies, and small shops. If you fall inside a store, what you do next …
Slip and Falls in Parking Lots During Snowstorms
December 8, 2025When winter storms hit New England, parking lots become some of the most dangerous places for slip-and-fall injuries. Snow piles up quickly, black ice forms beneath the surface, and property owners often struggle to keep up with their responsibility to keep walkways safe. Every year, countless people suffer broken bones, back injuries, concussions, and other …
Black Friday Slip and Falls: Who’s Liable?
November 25, 2025The Black Friday Rush and Slip-and-Fall Risks Black Friday brings long lines, packed stores, and eager shoppers—but it also brings a rise in slip-and-fall accidents. From wet entrances to cluttered aisles, the holiday shopping rush can create dangerous conditions that cause serious injuries. If you’ve been hurt in a Black Friday slip and fall accident, …
Fall Outdoor Activities: Common Injuries in New England
October 13, 2025As the leaves change and the crisp fall air sets in, New England becomes one of the most beautiful regions in the country. People in Connecticut and Massachusetts love to go outside. They enjoy apple picking, hiking, pumpkin festivals, football games, and drives to see the fall colors. Fall is a season of fun and …
Who Is Liable for Slip and Fall Accidents on Connecticut Sidewalks?
October 24, 2023The state of Connecticut has laws in place that require property owners to maintain safe establishments for visitors, customers, and others who come onto the property. The responsibility includes ensuring no hazardous conditions are present that may cause a slip-and-fall accident. Unfortunately, not all property owners adhere to this “duty of care,” which can lead …
Slip and Fall Statute of Limitations in Connecticut & Massachusetts
January 10, 2023If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, it’s natural to wonder whether you have a valid personal injury claim. One of the most important things to know in these situations is the statute of limitations — the legal time limit to file a claim. Failing to act before …
Ice Walkway Slip and Fall Accidents: What to Know
December 29, 2022Key Takeaways Property and business owners in CT and MA must clear snow and ice or warn pedestrians of unsafe conditions. Municipalities may be liable for accidents on public sidewalks. Comparative negligence laws apply — you may still recover damages if you were less than 50% at fault. The statute of limitations for filing a …
Connecticut Slip and Fall Laws: Negligence And Limitations
November 28, 2022Slip and fall laws in Connecticut are designed to give injured parties the right to file a lawsuit to receive compensation from a negligent property owner or manager. If you slip, trip, or fall on someone else’s property in the state, you may experience serious injuries, which impact your life in many ways. Because this …
What to Do After a Slip and Fall at a Connecticut Target Store?
July 25, 2022Target is a large and popular retailer with 1,897 stores scattered across the U.S. and 20 full-size stores in Connecticut. It’s also estimated that eight out of every 10 shoppers are Target customers. With so many stores and even more shoppers, it’s only natural that accidents would happen from time to time. While most retail …
How to Find the Right Slip and Fall Attorney in Connecticut?
June 6, 2022Hiring the right attorney can make all the difference in securing fair compensation after a slip and fall accident. From mounting medical bills to lost wages and emotional distress, the financial burden after an injury can be overwhelming. Having the right lawyer by your side ensures your rights are protected — and your recovery is …
Slip and Falls in Connecticut: What You Should Know
November 19, 2021Imagine yourself walking the streets of Old Saybrook. On your way to your favorite cafe on the Boston Post Road, you slip and fall on an ice-covered part of the sidewalk, sustaining injuries on your arm and hip. While it’s important to call for medical assistance right away, you may be asking other questions, too. …
Slip and Fall Liability in Connecticut
July 14, 2021Slipping and falling in public can be embarrassing and painful, but many people fail to realize when another party is liable for their injuries. However, if your slip-and-fall accident occurred on another party’s property, you may be able to receive compensation for your injuries through a slip-and-fall lawsuit. Read on to learn more about who …
Liability in Nursing Home Slip and Falls
April 21, 2021Sadly, falls among the elderly are a common occurrence due to age, physical instability and sometimes neglect. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that each year more than 1,800 adults in assisted living facilities die because of a fall; many of those who do not die suffer severe head injuries leading to …