Motor vehicle collisions are very violent occurrences that can result in a variety of damaging consequences for those involved. A collision could break someone's bones or damage their spinal cord. People involved in motor vehicle collisions could also potentially...
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Determining premises liability following a slip-and-fall accident
Slip-and-fall accidents are unfortunately common. In fact, many people might be surprised to discover that slip and fall accidents account for nearly a million emergency room visits yearly. Understanding the legal intricacies surrounding these incidents is crucial for...
Catastrophic crash injuries may require a medically induced coma
If doctors tell you they want to place a loved one in a medically induced coma after a car crash, it’s a frightening prospect. However, it may save their life. A medically induced coma is different than a “natural” coma. It’s typically used to protect the brain from...
Do people ever recover from spinal cord injuries?
The design of a motor vehicle can help reduce the severity of injuries to occupants when a crash occurs. However, when collisions involve high speeds, immovable objects or vehicles of vastly different sizes, wrecks can still cause severe injuries. Spinal cord injuries...
3 major expenses inspired by TBIs caused by car wrecks
Motor vehicle collisions are one of the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). People who experience blunt force trauma, violent vehicle motions or explosions can end up with a TBI after the crash. A TBI can result in catastrophic consequences for...
Understanding reckless driving accidents when you’re not at fault
In Connecticut, reckless driving not only puts lives in danger but can also result in severe and long-lasting injuries. When you are the victim of a reckless driving accident, you must take steps to gather information, seek medical attention and report the accident as...
A path to cannabis acceptance
Marijuana was once considered a dangerous drug that could that at best could inhibit so-called normal behavior and turn people maniacal. Early black-and-white films from decades ago served as public service announcements covering the sheer dangers of “lighting up.”...
How Jennifer’s Law affects those accused of domestic violence
In 2021, Connecticut state lawmakers passed a bill that became Jennifer's Law. This new statute, named for two women who experienced severe domestic violence, significantly altered how the state defines domestic violence. Many people still have an outdated idea of...
What people need to know about Connecticut injury lawsuits
Individuals harmed by another person or a business sometimes have access to insurance coverage that can reimburse them for their losses. Other times, their injuries will be serious enough to require more support than that. People can hire attorneys and pursue personal...
What is the discovery process during a criminal trial?
Those accused of violating Connecticut state statutes usually face criminal prosecution. Thankfully, federal and state laws grant certain key protections to those facing prosecution. There is a right to a presumption of innocence until their conviction, for example,...