Everyone needs auto insurance to drive in Connecticut legally. However, some people still drive without auto insurance. If an uninsured driver hits you, you don’t need to worry about paying for the accident’s expenses because Connecticut requires that your insurance...
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Construction workers at risk of injuries from lifting and pulling
In Connecticut and across the nation, work injuries are a common source of major medical expenses, lost wages and long-term problems. One industry that is known to place its workers at risk is the construction field. This is understandable given the inherent tasks...
Pedestrian killed in hit and run in Salem
Pedestrian deaths continue to rise in Connecticut. Another incident occurred in Salem on Saturday night, July 17th, when a person was killed in a hit and run. Read more here. The financial impact due to the wrongful death of a family member can be devastating. Our...
Police investigating fatal multi-car crash on I-95 in Greenwich
Semi-trailer trucks pose a multitude of hazards to other Connecticut motorists, even when they are not moving. A recent multiple vehicle accident on I-95 in Greenwich essentially caused by a parked semi-trailer truck resulted in one fatality and serious injuries. The...
Who gets the credit card points in a divorce?
Couples usually begin the divorce process by outlining the assets they own separately and jointly, in order to determine who gets what in property division. If Connecticut couples are able to make important property divisions on their own, it can ease the divorce for...
Should I settle or litigate my divorce?
Ending a marriage can be a complicated and emotional time. In most cases, divorcing spouses want to make the process as easy as possible, especially when they have children. But that can be easier said than done when disputes arise over distributing marital property...
Connecticut motorcycle accident kills one
A motorcycle accident in Connecticut left the motorcyclist involved dead. The man was from Hartford. Authorities said that the accident took place in the later afternoon hours at an intersection. Police say that the motorcyclist collided with a private passenger...
Connecticut social host and dram shop liability
When a person provides alcoholic beverages to guests in his or her home, that person may face legal consequences for an intoxicated guest's actions. Specifically, if an intoxicated guest causes an injury to him or herself or to another person in a car accident, the...
Basic information about QDROs
When a couple is going through a divorce, they often know that they will need to divide their property and there may be decisions to make regarding child custody. However, they may not be aware of the requirements of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) and its...
What to do after a car accident
Even though someone else’s reckless or negligent behavior may have caused you to suffer a car accident, there is no guarantee that you will receive the compensation you need to cover the costs of your injuries. A car accident involving medical injuries can cost...
