Personal Injury

Struck by a truck – accident victim awarded 4.9 million

The following summary is based on a recent article in the Connecticut Law Tribune regarding a truck accident which occurred in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Plaintiff’s claims: The victim stated that she had a green light and as she drove through an intersection the vehicle she was operating was struck by a truck. The Plaintiff’s attorney alleged […]

Six Tips to Reduce Traffic Collisions in Construction Zones

Every year, the state of Connecticut and other northern states undergo numerous effects of winter weather, like icy, frozen roads. And, when springtime comes, Mother Nature reveals the havoc that the winter has caused, forcing states to roll out construction projects to fix the roadways torn up by the cold climate. Adding to the inconvenience […]

$250,000 award for wall jumping fall in Connecticut

Here is a summary of a recent personal injury case according to the Connecticut Law Tribune: Facts: The Plaintiff saw a vehicle which was “for sale” on Defendant’s property. He leaped over a stone wall to take a look at the vehicle. The Plaintiff landed in a sunken depression and was injured. Injuries: The Plaintiff […]

Jury awards driver rear ended in Connecticut $800,000

According to the Connecticut Law Tribune: Quick summary: The Plaintiff was rear ended. The Defendant gave multiple and varied accounts of what happened presumably in an effort to blame the Plaintiff for the accident. The injuries: Plaintiff suffered neck and shoulder pain, had two surgeries on his shoulder and went through a period pf physical […]

Online defamation – Is Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act too broad?

I get calls from people who are exasperated about information posted about them online. They are frustrated and want to know if they have a defamation case. The answer is usually no. The reason is section 230 of the Communications Decency Act which provides Section 230(c)(1) provides immunity from liability for providers and users of […]

Connecticut’s Statewide Crackdown on Cell Phone Use While Driving

Earlier this week Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman announced the state police’s plan to crackdown on distracted driving. In continuation of a federal pilot program, both Connecticut and New York will be sending out state and local police in full force the first two weeks of April, looking for drivers using handheld phones. Use of […]

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