Hartford Divorce Law Blog
How high is your risk of a drunk driving crash in Connecticut?
If you are responsible about alcohol consumption, you probably think that most other adults are too. While you might occasionally hear stories of drunk driving crashes on the news, it's possible that you assume that these are limited or rare occurrences. However, the...
Why joint physical custody is better for the kids
Joint physical custody is better for the children in a divorce than sole physical custody, according to a 2018 report in the Journal of Child Custody. The researcher combined information from 60 different studies carried out on the topic. Judges prefer to award...
Groups seek workers’ compensation for essentials stricken with COVID-19
Union leaders in Connecticut have called on Gov. Ned Lamont to issue an executive order, declaring essential workers be eligible for workers’ compensation if they become ill from COVID-19. In joining some state legislators, union officials hope they can persuade the...
How to handle common summer driving distractions
Distracted driving is dangerous for you and everyone else travelling on the roads you take. But learning how to avoid or manage summer-specific driving distractions may help save you from collision and injury. There are measures you can take to help keep you and your...
Serious crash in Litchfield leaves 3 injured and 2 dead
Even a single-vehicle accident can lead to personal injury and wrongful death claims. When one person is driving others, it’s expected that they will be cautious. If they are not supposed to be driving or are not being safe, then others could get hurt. Take, for...
Mistakes after a car accident
When someone is liable for your injuries in a car accident, that does not mean that you a guaranteed to receive compensation. The actions you take following the accident can define how much you earn from the settlement if anything at all. There are many everyday...
Reduce your stress in child custody cases
Parents who are going through child custody cases often say that they are under a lot of stress, but it is possible to reduce this stress if you think about the matter in the proper manner. The primary focus of the child custody negotiations should always remain on...
Will social media end your marriage?
Social media does have a lot of benefits. It connects people, it makes planning events easy, it provides vast access to information and much more. Something that was once only really popular with young people, it is now used by nearly everyone -- from the middle...
How does contributory negligence impact an injury lawsuit?
When you get hurt in a car crash, you likely need insurance to cover your medical costs and the expenses related to repairing your vehicle. Provided that the other driver was clearly at fault, you might expect that their insurance will pay for all of your costs and...
Is defensive driving enough?
Defensive driving is a terrific way to actively take part in how safe you are on the road. With proper defensive driving, you not only drive in a safe manner yourself, but you attempt to minimize your danger by assuming that other drivers may not be so careful as you...
