In one recent year, more than 50 people died, in CT pedestrian accidents, after being struck by a motor vehicle. Researchers indicate that this number could be higher because when a pedestrian is taken from the scene of an accident in an ambulance and later dies at the hospital from their injuries police departments might not always be advised of this fact.
As the weather gets warmer, many of us will begin to venture outside to take advantage the long-awaited spring. Many dog owners will also take their pets out for walks and some will allow them to roam free while walking through parks and other public locations. It is important for parents to share information with their children on how to act when they are around dogs so as to help prevent dog bite injuries.
If you have been involved in an accident or received some type of injury, and your Connecticut injury lawyer is not able to resolve your case without putting it into suit, then chances are you will have to give sworn testimony under oath. We always tell our clients, no matter how well prepared you are, it is impossible to predict what will happen when you give sworn testimony under oath.
One of the many elements of your personal injury case is the amount of income that you lose as a result of the negligence of another who caused your Connecticut accident. The calculation of your loss of income can either be very straightforward and easy or extremely complicated so it is a good idea to follow at least the following suggestions:
If you slip and fall in on a property that involves snow or ice then many people think that the landlord or person in control of the property is automatically liable. The fact of the matter is that there are a great number of issues and potential complications in any case that involves slipping on snow and ice in Connecticut. If you have been seriously injured as a result of falling on a slippery or icy walkway then it is incredibly important that you contact an experienced Connecticut slip and fall lawyer at the earliest possible moment. These injuries can occur on walkways, sidewalks, parking lots, stairs, or other areas in shopping centers, store parking lots, malls, commercial properties, stores, private residences, condominium properties, apartment complexes, multifamily houses, or a variety of other types of properties.
Our firm, Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP, is thrilled to announce our partner, Attorney Richard P. Hastings, has been named a Platinum Client Champion by Martindale-Hubbell. This incredible distinction is the highest designation for client satisfaction. Not only was Attorney Hastings selected for this award, he also received the Peer Rated Award for the Highest Level of Professional Excellence, which is an AV Preeminent designation.
Last weekend we experienced the first snowstorm of the season in Connecticut. Our office was contacted by two individuals who were involved in a serious car accident after being rear-ended by another vehicle. The car was so badly damaged that it was towed from the scene of the accident to the body shop. Both individuals were transported by ambulance to a local hospital. These CT car accident victims were experiencing significant problems, serious pain and were very concerned about what steps they should be taking to properly protect their interests. I then went on to tell them what immediate steps they should be taking, what they should be doing to properly memorialize what happened and how to get better quicker.
In 2015, there were almost half a million bicycle related accident injuries and more than 1,000 bicyclists died in accidents per The Center for Disease Control. Connecticut bicycle accidents happen far too frequently and occur on winding backcountry roads, on main streets in small towns, on busy thoroughfares in large cities, in parks, and in a variety of other locations. Accidents between a motor vehicle and a bicyclist create obvious problems, injuries and damages as a result of the great difference between the weight of a car and that of a person on a bicycle.
If you been involved in a Connecticut car accident then there are a number of things which you should be doing at the accident scene, immediately after the accident, and in the days following your accident.
One very difficult type of Connecticut car accident case is one that involves a minor impact. A minor impact case is one in which there is little visible damage to the motor vehicle and the repair estimate is relatively minor. Insurance companies love to show that because there was little to no damage to a motor vehicle and because the damage estimate is low then the person inside the motor vehicle could not have been injured that badly or perhaps not even injured at all. These cases present problems for Connecticut car accident lawyers in that it is sometimes difficult to connect the injuries and damages suffered by the accident victim to the minor impact of the car accident.
f you have been injured by a drunk driver in Connecticut then you have a number of ways that you can go about collecting money damages for your injuries and damages. First and foremost, it is very important that you contact an experienced Connecticut injury lawyer to assist you in your case. Assuming the individual that caused your injuries has been arrested for drunk driving then that person’s case will proceed through the criminal court system. Your attorney can file an appearance with the Court, on behalf of you the victim, so that you can be made a part of the process as the case proceeds.
In less than a week, tens of thousands of children and teens will take to the streets for Halloween. Unfortunately, some of these children will be injured, some seriously, as a result of the negligence of someone else. In Connecticut, a personal injury action can be instituted against someone who causes injuries to another for a number of different reasons which would include negligent behavior, reckless behavior, criminal conduct or under some other theory such as strict liability. If your child has been injured, as a result of the fault of another, then you should consult with experienced Connecticut personal injury lawyer at the earliest possible moment.
Connecticut car accident attorneys, we see far too many situations where we are contacted by the family of someone who was seriously injured in a car accident and in the hospital. Their condition may require surgery and a transfer to a rehabilitative care facility which does not allow them to work for a significant period of time. Depending on the injury, they are required to seek medical care from multiple doctors and undergo an extended period of convalescence. This is extremely difficult for the individual. There is also a possibility that he/she may be permanently injured which will affect them for the rest of their lives. This involves having significant past and future medical bills and lost income. The liability in this case is clear that the other party caused their accident. The injured party’s case could be worth hundreds or thousands of dollars. So what is the big mistake that could literally end up costing you hundreds of thousands of dollars after you have been injured in a Connecticut car accident?
personal injury lawyer, who has been doing this for decades, I get to see and hear a lot of different things as it relates to accident cases. There is one thing that you can do that can ruin your accident case and completely destroy your credibility.
If you have been seriously injured in some type of Connecticut accident then you can visit a number of websites for Connecticut personal lawyers and find a section entitled FAQ’s or frequently asked questions. Many times an injured victim will not even know what questions to ask so it is important for someone injured in a Connecticut accident to understand about FAQ’s or should ask questions. So what are 3 important FAQ’s for Connecticut accident victims?
Each year in the United States more than five and a half million motor vehicle accidents occur. Approximately one million of those accidents happen as a result of poor visibility or adverse weather. Driving in bad weather and experiencing poor visibility greatly increases the chances of your being involved in a serious motor vehicle accident. A great number of Connecticut automobile accident cases happen during snowstorms, while it is raining or misting out, and during the time immediately before sunset and after sunrise. Some of these car and truck accidents occur because there is decreased visibility making it harder to see oncoming motor vehicles. There is one way that you can help to prevent these types of Connecticut car accident cases by making your vehicle easier to see in adverse weather conditions or in situations where there is reduced light.
If you have been seriously injured in a Stamford car accident then you will probably be looking to hire the best Stamford car accident attorney. So how does one go about finding the best Stamford car accident attorney? The answer is there is no such thing as the best Stamford car accident lawyer. Connecticut lawyers are precluded by virtue of the rules of professional conduct from making a claim that they are the best car accident lawyer. If you find someone that represents that they are the best Connecticut car accident lawyer then you might want to reconsider hiring that attorney. So what are some of the things that you would look for before hiring a highly regarded car accident lawyer?
Connecticut car accidents happen far too frequently. These accidents involve cars, motorcycles, trucks, buses and can create significant injuries of a lifelong nature and, in the most serious cases, result in the death of one, or more, of the people involved. There are three major causes of Connecticut car accidents which are certainly avoidable and if you are made aware of these types of accidents and what you can do to prevent one then you can greatly reduce the risk of your being involved in one of them. The sad reality is even if you do everything that you should be doing while operating a motor vehicle there are many people that either ignore the rules of the road or engage in reckless conduct that could lead to a very serious motor vehicle accident.
If you have been injured in a Connecticut slip and fall case then there are number of things that you need to be doing right away to properly document the facts of your case, establish liability and help to increase the value of your accident case. I was recently in a local grocery store when I slipped on a liquid substance that was on the floor. I was able to hold on to my shopping cart and did not fall to the ground but twisted my back. I immediately went over to the cashier and indicated that I had just slipped on a substance located on the floor and that somebody should clean it up right away before somebody else was injured. I then knew there were a number of things that I had to do to properly document what happened.
Many times we are contacted several days after a Connecticut car accident because there are lots of questions that come up. What should you be doing? What should you not be doing? What doctors should you be seeing? How will your medical bills get paid? How will I work if I am injured? It is amazing how many times people make this one mistake that can severely reduce the value of their Connecticut accident case. It always seems like the right thing to do and people tell me they had no idea they should not have done this.
If you been seriously injured in some type of a motor vehicle accident in Connecticut then there are certain things that you can be doing to increase the value of your case. Motor vehicle accidents and fatalities continue to be an ongoing epidemic in our country. According to the National Safety Council, more than 4 1/2 million people required medical attention for injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident last year. As if this figure isn’t alarming enough, the NSC also reported that 40,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2016. This is the highest figure our country has had in nine years. This staggering number is a 6% increase from the previous year, and a 14% increase over 2014. This 14% spike is the largest two-year increase in 53 years.
In the United States, motorcycle registrations continue to rise every year. Statistics show that ownership has grown every decade. In 2006, there were 6.7 million motorcycles registered in the United States. By 2013, motorcycle registrations rose to 8.4 million. The State of Connecticut ranks 30 in motorcycle registrations, with 97,960 motorcycles registered. As motorcycle ownership continues to rise in popularity, there are certain laws and safety tips you should take into consideration. If you are planning to get a motorcycle in Connecticut, here are five things from our Connecticut motorcycle accident attorneys, you should know prior to making a purchase:
Connecticut summer camp, which could be day camp or sleep away camp, that are run by private entities, churches or schools, or other organizations provides parents and students with both a learning experience and a fun escape during the warm summer months. These camps can involve sporting activities, specialized training, or an opportunity to gather with new and old friends. Unfortunately, there is a multitude of opportunities for a child to be injured while away at summer camp and some of those injuries might be the responsibility of the camp, its counselors, or other third parties. You should educate your child about the need to be careful and make good decisions while away at camp and to report anything that seems out of the ordinary or dangerous.
Amusement parks continue to be huge attractions in the United States, especially during the summer and fall months. With more than 400 amusement parks in our country, this industry delivers a massive economic impact. For example, it was forecasted that there would be $22 billion in revenue generated by amusement parks in 2019. In the State of Connecticut, there are two amusement parks: Quassy Amusement Park, located in Middlebury, and Lake Compounce, located in Bristol.
If you have been injured in a Connecticut accident and have received injuries of a significant enough nature so as to hinder or affect your activities of daily living then you have available to you something that could destroy or severely reduce the value of your Connecticut personal injury case. By using social media, you could severely undermine how much money you are able to receive for your cases due to your accident related injuries. How does this happen and why should it matter?
When you choose HCW, LLP - Hastings, Cohan and Walsh you will receive the one-on-one attention and individualized support that you deserve. Our Connecticut personal injury attorneys will not treat you as just another case number nor will we hand your case off to a paralegal.
Unlike other law firms, we will personally handle each legal aspect of your case, walking with you every step of the way.
We aim to provide the highest quality representation possible. We have extensive experience and training in a variety of aspects of personal injury law. We obtain the knowledge and skill-set necessary to maximize your compensation.
