Personal Injury
What Types of Injuries Are Common in Construction Accidents?
Construction sites present some of the most dangerous working conditions in any industry. Between heavy machinery, towering scaffolding, electrical hazards, and toxic materials, workers face life-threatening risks every single day. When accidents occur—and they do with alarming frequency—the injuries are often severe and permanently life-altering. If you have been hurt while working on a construction…
What Is the Difference Between a Survival Action and a Wrongful Death Claim in CT?
Your loved one died from injuries sustained in an accident, and now you’re facing two completely different types of legal claims: New Haven wrongful death claims and survival actions. While both arise from the same tragic circumstances, they serve distinct purposes and compensate for different types of losses. Knowing the key differences between these claims…
Understanding Connecticut Premises Liability Laws
Property accidents happen more often than you might think. Whether you slip on a wet floor at a grocery store, trip over broken pavement outside a restaurant, or suffer an injury from a falling object in a retail space, these incidents can leave you facing serious hardships. When property owners fail to maintain safe conditions…
How Catastrophic Injuries Impact Victims and Families
A catastrophic injury alters your life forever. These severe injuries—such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, severe burns, multiple fractures, or amputations—cause permanent disability or disfigurement that prevents you from returning to your previous way of life. Unlike minor injuries that heal with time, catastrophic injuries create lasting impairments that affect your ability to…
What Are the Most Common Types of Personal Injury Cases in Connecticut?
A personal injury occurs when you suffer physical, emotional, or financial harm due to someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions. Under Connecticut law, you have the right to file a lawsuit against the person or entity responsible for the harm that you suffered and recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and more. There…
The Importance of Preserving Evidence in a Personal Injury Case
After an accident, your mind races with immediate concerns: Will I be okay? Should I go to the hospital? How will I pay these medical bills? How much work will I have to miss? Preserving evidence likely falls to the bottom of your priority list. However, this critical step can determine whether you receive fair…
What Kind of Damages Can I Recover from a Slip and Fall Accident?
When you slip and fall on someone else’s property, the resulting injuries can disrupt your life in countless ways. These accidents often occur because property owners fail to maintain safe conditions or neglect to warn visitors about potential hazards. You have legal rights when negligence causes your injuries, and property owners can be held accountable…