People need a license to drive because it is a privilege, not a right. The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires individuals to apply for a learner’s permit before getting a license. They can only obtain a learner’s permit once they pass a vision and...
Personal Injury
2 issues that can impact the outcome of your Connecticut PI case
Car accidents, slips and falls, medical malpractice – personal injuries can happen to anyone. If you are hurt as a result of another’s actions or inactions, you may able to hold the liable party accountable by filing a personal injury lawsuit. But personal injury...
Be wary of social media until your personal injury case is resolved
You’ve recently been hurt due to circumstances that were either not your fault, and you have a personal injury claim pending. As you’re recovering, you find that you have a lot of downtime on your hands because you aren’t feeling well enough to do the things that you...
Even a basic broken bone in a slip-and-fall could cost thousands
Losing your balance can mean a serious injury. People can hit their heads and suffer a brain injury or twist themselves the wrong way and hurt their spine when they fall. If you break an arm or a leg, you may feel fortunate to have an injury that will respond quickly...
Can you be compensated if you slipped and fell while drunk?
A slip-and-fall accident can turn your life upside down in a twinkle of an eye. Depending on the nature of the fall, you can sustain life-altering injuries like brain damage, broken bones or even soft-tissue injuries. If you are hurt in a slip-and-fall accident while...
Look out for these injuries after a slip-and-fall accident
A slip-and-fall accident can happen to anyone, and it can happen anywhere. If your slip-and-fall accident is attributable to someone else’s negligent actions or inaction, you may pursue them for applicable damages. A slip-and-fall accident can result in serious...
How do you prove negligence in a slip-and-fall suit?
Slip-and-falls can happen at any time. These accidents can occur on private or public property due to uneven flooring, wet or slippery surfaces and can result in serious injuries. If you sustain an injury in a slip-and-fall accident, you may consider suing the...
Protect yourself after a slip-and-fall at the grocery store
Visiting the grocery store is a banal, everyday experience, like commuting to work. Just like driving, there are also risks that people ignore that stem from being on someone else's property. People can easily fall while shopping, and older adults are at especially...
3 Tips to help loved ones with traumatic brain injuries
Spills and puddles, loose or broken handrails, and other dangerous property conditions may cause slips and falls, which may result in serious injuries such as traumatic brain injuries. Affecting the brain’s function, TBIs may occur due to jolts, bumps, blows or...
The repercussions of falls among older adults
Whether you are an older adult worried about your safety, you recently sustained an injury after falling down or you have concerns about a family member, it is vital to understand the consequences of falls among older adults. Every year, these falls shatter the lives...