Personal Injury Blog
Posted on Feb 20, 2013
Did you know….. 16% of all drivers younger than 20 involved in a fatal crash were reported to have been distracted while driving. (2009, NHTSA) 49% of drivers with cell phones under the age of ...
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Posted on Feb 12, 2013
Earlier this month, a powerful snow storm rolled in over Connecticut. Not only did it leave much of the state covered in three feet of snow, but more than 67,000 people lost power to their ...
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Posted on Feb 5, 2013
In our line of work, we have seen the devastating effects of motor vehicle accidents first-hand. A previously healthy victim can be thrust in a permanently altered life within the blink of an eye, as ...
Continue reading "How a Car Accident Can Affect the Victim's Quality of Life" »
Posted on Jan 9, 2013
If you have been wrongfully injured in Connecticut, there are a few things that you must understand before taking any action to pursue your case. First and foremost, you must review the circumstances ...
Continue reading "Understanding Connecticut's Comparative Negligence Laws" »
Posted on Dec 14, 2012
Words can not begin to express the sadness in our hearts as this story unfolds. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the victims, families, and friends.
Continue reading "Our Hearts and Prayers are With the Victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School" »
Posted on Nov 19, 2012
Are you a victim of a personal injury Were you injured while on the job? Did you slip and fall while walking through a building? Did a big rig hit you on your way home from work, totaling your car, ...
Continue reading "Getting in Touch With Your Connecticut Personal Injury Lawyers" »
Posted on Nov 15, 2012
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, there have only been two significant airplane accidents in the United States this year. Last year, 10 planes malfunctioned while in the air and caused ...
Continue reading "United Continental Resolves Computer Glitch Scare" »
Posted on Nov 9, 2012
The law firm of McCoy & McCoy was founded in 1960 by Frank McCoy who decided that he wanted to help the people of Connecticut who have been wrongfully injured. Today, the firm now has over 40 ...
Continue reading "A Closer Look at McCoy & McCoy" »
Posted on Nov 6, 2012
We all know that texting while driving is illegal. But….did you know that the Department of Transportation recently announced a pilot program to take place right here in Connecticut ?! The ...
Continue reading "Don't Text and Drive, Especially in Connecticut" »
Posted on Nov 1, 2012
Back in 2007, Anthony Mussara visited a popular amusement park in Fishkill, NY. Splashdown Park was a place for families to enjoy a day under the sun while partaking in the various water-based ...
Continue reading "Amusement Park Goer Sues After Being Injured on a Waterslide" »
Posted on Oct 31, 2012
Have you been injured on someone else's inadequately maintained property? If so, you probably have questions about who is responsible for providing you with compensation. Well, in the state of ...
Continue reading "Premises Liability: Who's Responsible for My Injuries?" »
Posted on Oct 27, 2012
In October of 2009, a tragic murder struck the town of St. Martins, Missouri. The victim, 9-year-old Elizabeth Olten, had been strangled and stabbed before she was buried in a wooded area behind her ...
Continue reading "Wrongful Death Suit Filed Against Mentally Ill Patient" »
Posted on Oct 24, 2012
This week, a tragic incident took the life of a woman who happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time. It all started when Louisville Metro Police arrived at 40 th Street and Broadway to ...
Continue reading "Woman Killed by a Truck Fleeing the Police" »
Posted on Oct 21, 2012
Following the untimely death of a 14-year-old girl with a pre-existing heart condition, a controversial lawsuit has been filed against the makers of Monster Energy Drinks. The family of Anais ...
Continue reading "Popular Energy Drink Blamed for Teen's Death" »
Posted on Oct 18, 2012
On October 26, 2011, Carol Nettles underwent surgery for a carpal tunnel release and an open reduction internal fixation in the hope that it would relieve some of her persistent pain. Unfortunately, ...
Continue reading "Patient Sustains Permanent Injury after Botched Surgery" »
Posted on Sep 17, 2012
Consumer reports describes a list of in-car monitoring devices to aid parents when it comes to keeping tabs on their teen drivers. Through the use of GPS tracking devices, parents can monitor the ...
Continue reading "Should Teen Driving be Monitored?" »
Posted on Aug 21, 2012
When it comes to gathering evidence in a car accident case, you can never have too much. Pictures are an excellent source of evidence and can help answer questions. Pictures can tell the story of the ...
Continue reading "The Importance of Taking Pictures after an Accident" »
Posted on Aug 14, 2012
You have been injured in an accident and have decided to hire an attorney. Statistically speaking, that is a wise decision. Studies show again and again, individuals who hire an attorney for their ...
Continue reading "What Should I Bring to a Meeting with My Injury Lawyer?" »
Posted on Aug 10, 2012
Kun Liu, a stuntman that was working on the film Expendables 2 back in 2011, was tragically killed while performing a stunt for the movie. While on set in Bulgaria, Liu suffered fatal injuries when a ...
Continue reading "Family of 'Expendables 2' Stuntman Files Wrongful Death Suit" »
Posted on Aug 9, 2012
It used to be said, "The more things change, the more they stay the same." Now, it seems the more things change - the more they change - and if you are in the legal business - you better be ...
Continue reading "Up To The Minute Connecticut Injury Lawyer" »
Posted on Aug 3, 2012
Unfortunately, accidents of all kinds happen at a devastating rate across the United States, including more than 10 million motor vehicle accidents and 195,000 preventable medical error-related ...
Continue reading "The Most Common Types of Personal Injury Claims" »
Posted on Jul 27, 2012
After a car accident, the victim of the accident will be contacted by the responsible party's insurance company. The insurance company's adjuster will ask a series of questions that may seem ...
Continue reading "Be Careful When Signing Medical Authorizations" »
Posted on Jul 27, 2012
The Courant reports that a 50-year-old Hartford man has died as the result of a car crash on July 13, 2012. The accident took place shortly after midnight when the Connecticut driver's car ...
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Posted on Jul 23, 2012
On a daily bases clients tell us about the excruciating neck and/or back pain they feel days after their Connecticut car accident. Soft tissue injuries of the neck and back can be deceiving in their ...
Continue reading "Connecticut Car Accidents Cause Severe Neck and Back Pain" »
Posted on Jul 9, 2012
According to a state police release, Jamain Allen of Bridgeport was was charged with two counts of second-degree manslaughter with a motor vehicle, failure to drive in the proper lane, driving to ...
Continue reading "Two Killed In Connecticut Drunk Driving Accident" »