Individuals harmed by opioids manufacturer Purdue Pharma have an additional 30 days to file a personal injury lawsuit after the judge overseeing the case granted an extension. Both the drugmaker and 24 states, including Connecticut, that have not settled with the...
Personal Injury
What do you mean I don’t have enough insurance?
In our personal injury practice we frequently deal with clients injured in automobile accidents. Frequently (and sadly), we often have to explain to severely injured people that their insurance may be inadequate to compensate them for their injuries. Thus, part of our...
Alcohol: The Law and You
THE CLAIM: An injury or death caused by someone under the influence of alcohol... Connecticut’s criminal and motor vehicle laws provide options for the state to bring charges against the perpetrator depending upon the facts of the event. Connecticut’s Constitution...
3 injured near Electric Boat office complex in serious crash
It is a tragedy when people are hurt due to crashes that could have been avoided. Take, for example, collisions that happen on sidewalks. Drivers should never leave the roadway to go up onto a sidewalk because that's a place that is supposed to be safe for...
If your loved one is hurt in a nursing home, you have options
It's a devastating moment when you find out that a loved one you placed in the care of a medical facility has been hurt or killed as a result of neglect or abuse. There is no way to make that situation better other than to hold those responsible liable for their...
Wrecked because of a dog? You could have a claim
You were traveling on a high-speed roadway when a dog dashed out from beside the road. No one wants to hit an animal of any kind, so you did what any normal person would do: swerved. While it was fortunate that you did not crash into another person, you did end up...
Choose the right nursing home with your first-hand experiences
Your mom was always your favorite person. She was gracious and kind to others. She was intelligent and always knew what to do in an emergency.It's been difficult to watch her health decline, and the decision to place her in a nursing home was one of the hardest you've...
What’s your claim worth? That depends on all aspects of your case
Your injury is one that you'll have to live with for the rest of your life, all because another person made a mistake. You forgave what they did, but you still feel like you are owed something for what you now have to deal with. You're right, and you should seek a...
Get support with a claim if you have an asbestos-related illness
Mesothelioma can take away your ability to live comfortably. It causes trouble breathing, and you may find out about it so late that you have little you can do to slow it or prevent further damage.Many times, those who are diagnosed with mesothelioma are in the final...
Connecticut files suit over illegal asbestos transfer station
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral. Natural doesn't always mean safe, though. This mineral has been linked to several kinds of illnesses including mesothelioma, asbestosis and others. If it's on a property illegally, it must be cleaned up for the safety of...
