Social media has become intertwined with how some users process their emotions and other aspects of their lives. After an accident or injury, posting online may feel natural if it has become your go-to for finding support. However, you should reconsider before hitting...
Personal Injury
How can you hold a pet owner liable for a dog bite in Connecticut?
“Don’t worry. They don’t bite.” This expression, meant to reassure, has become a meme. Why? Because most pet owners forget that dogs aren’t always friendly to everyone. Others forget about their dogs altogether. The reality is that dogs can bite even if they’re not...
Are jaywalkers entitled to compensation after a car accident?
Jaywalking often leads to car accidents. Even though it is usually illegal, a driver who hits a pedestrian can still be responsible for injuries or damages. Each case is unique. So, even if a jaywalker was hit by a car, they should not assume they have no right to...
3 ways to handle aggressive driver encounters
Potentially aggressive drivers are closer than you think. Unfortunately, many drivers are choosing to resolve disputes by resorting to violence or threats. With Connecticut ranking sixth in the country for road rage-related fatal crashes, knowing how to respond in...
Determining who’s at fault in a car-pedestrian accident
When a person collides with a vehicle, the aftermath can be devastating. The shock of the crash often leaves victims grappling with physical, emotional and financial hardships. Understanding who is in the right and who bears responsibility for the accident can be...
Why you should worry about bruises from a car accident
Car accidents often cause serious traumatic injuries, so you may feel lucky after getting into a crash and only seeing bruises. People tend to go to the hospital in the immediate aftermath of a car accident only when they see blood or have broken bones. In part...
Should I file a slip-and-fall claim against a Connecticut retailer?
Large and small businesses alike have a responsibility to ensure the safety of their customers. While it is impossible to foresee every type of injury or accident that may occur on the property, business owners are expected to act as a reasonable store owner would by...
Can a trucking company be responsible for a crash?
All vehicles can be dangerous, but trucks are more dangerous, especially when they crash into smaller vehicles. Trucks are larger and heavier than small passenger cars, which means even a minor accident can cause serious damage and injuries. After a truck collides...
Tips to stay safe around aggressive drivers
Every time you get on the road there’s a chance you’ll end up driving alongside an aggressive driver who ends up in a road rage. They may shout, curse, yell insults and even make physical threats often because they think you’re driving too slow. At best, they’ll speed...
How can pedestrians keep themselves safe in Connecticut?
The danger to pedestrians of being injured by road users is one that’s shared across the country and is also one that is, on the whole, a growing problem. In a recent study, Connecticut was ranked as the seventh-highest state for pedestrian deaths. This is, of course,...
