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Common Truck Accident Injuries

Semi-trucks are bigger and heavier than other vehicles on the road. Fully loaded, they can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. When a fully loaded semi-truck or other commercial vehicle collides with a smaller passenger vehicle, the results are almost always… Read More
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How to Handle a Car Accident on Private Property

If you were involved in a car accident, even a seemingly “minor” one, you may have been injured. These injuries can take hours or even days to appear. To protect yourself and your legal rights after any car accident, there are steps you should ta… Read More
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Increase in Connecticut Car Theft Crimes Creates Outcry, New Task Force

There has been a dramatic increase in Connecticut car thefts, and arrests, in 2020. Lawmakers and researchers debate the causes of these increases. However, for those charged with auto theft, the biggest question is not how many crimes occurred, but… Read More
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Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable in Connecticut?

After you have been injured in an accident, hired a lawyer, and taken the matter to court, it may feel like your personal injury payment will never come. There may be bills to pay and arrangements to be made that depend on receiving that money. But b… Read More
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How Common Are Wrong Way Driving Accidents?

Every so often, wrong way driving accidents make the news. Often fatal, these head-on collisions can be jarring to read about and even more shocking when they happen to you. Find out how often cars drive the wrong way on divided highways and other on… Read More
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Connecticut Adds Investigative Subpoena to Legislature

Connecticut criminal defendants never have to help the police build a case against them. But a new law passed by the Connecticut legislature adds investigative subpoena power for prosecutors and local authorities in specific situations. Find out when… Read More
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What to Do if You Are in a Motorcycle Accident

A motorcycle accident can change your life in an instant. Whether you lay your bike down or are hit by an inattentive driver, the injuries you receive could take years to heal. Many motorcycle accidents are even fatal. Knowing what to do if you are i… Read More
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"Jennifer’s Law" Changes Domestic Violence Definition in Connecticut

Connecticut’s domestic violence laws already required those accused of abuse to act quickly to defend their reputation and their freedom. Now the newly adopted “Jennifer’s Law” is changing the domestic violence definition in the state’s fam… Read More
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Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims in Connecticut

After an auto accident or other personal injury, you only have so long to file an insurance claim or lawsuit against the person who caused your injuries. Find out how the Connecticut statute of limitations for personal injury claims works and whether… Read More
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Can I Get a DUI as the Passenger Supervisor to a Permitted Driver?

If you have a teen driver in your household, can you treat them as your personal designated driver? Parents of teenagers with youth instruction permits may be tempted to hand over the keys when they have had too much to drink. But will that be enough… Read More
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