Worldwide, more than 2,200 children and teenagers each day die from an accident related injury which could have been prevented. The World Health Organization further reports that the five leading causes of accidental injuries include: road traffic injuries, drowning, burns, falls and poisoning. The great tragedy is that many of these accidental deaths could have been prevented had the proper safety or precautionary measures been taken.

After being involved in a CT car accident case you experience a great deal of pain, you are tremendously concerned about what to do and you are scared and anxious about how you will be properly compensated for your losses. These concerns are very common and very real. The CT car accident lawyers at Hastings, Cohan, & Walsh, LLP are here to help you through this very difficult time.  Please contact Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP for a FREE case evaluation today!

Alexandra Walewski, 22 years old, was charged with DWI, traveling unreasonably fast for conditions, failure to drive to the right and misuse of a license after she caused a side swipe accident on Saturday, August 18.

Waterbury police reported that an elderly woman was killed in an early morning hit and run accident. At approximately 1:30am on Saturday, Nella Atkins, 90, was struck at the intersection of Highland and Bradley Avenues in Waterbury.

When a person is involved in an accident, that was caused by the fault of another and later dies, then the Estate of the deceased individual could have a claim for a CT wrongful death case. The family of the person who was killed in the accident suffers one of the most grievous losses that a family can endure. There are so many things that need to be done in such a situation that require immediate attention. It is therefore important that the family of the deceased consult with an experienced CT wrongful death attorney at the earliest possible moment so that your rights are protected, evidence can be gathered, witnesses interviewed and experts consulted and hired. Additionally, there are time limitations which require that certain action take place by a certain date or you will be forever barred from starting a lawsuit and collecting money damages.  Please contact Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP today for a FREE consultation.

If you have been injured in a car crash or another type of accident or have been the victim of medical, doctor or hospital malpractice you will need to speak with a CT attorney to have your rights explained to you. If you have been seriously injured you will need to hire a personal injury lawyer or medical malpractice attorney so your case can be properly developed and presented to the insurance adjuster, fact arbitrator, judge or jury so that you receive the proper compensation you deserve.  Contact Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP today for a FREE case evaluation.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family of Michelina Abbate, 69, who died early Saturday from injuries sustained in the accident near the Country Diner in Redding on Route 7. Redding Police Chief Douglas Fuchs stated that the accident, currently under investigation, was a three- car motor vehicle crash on Route 7 which occurred Friday, Aug. 17, at about 3:35 p.m. Initial reports indicate that Ms. Abbate, who was travelling southbound on Route 7, was struck head-on by a northbound vehicle, which had crossed into the southbound lane.

A Connecticut child  accident resulting in the injury or death of a child can be devastating to the family of the innocent victim. Any wrongful death claim must be investigated immediately so the rights of the survivors are protected. You need an experienced wrongful death lawyer to help you through this most difficult time. Find out what you need to be doing right away. Contact us today.

This past Sunday, August 12, 2012, there was a minor two-car accident on Compo Road South and Thomas Road in Westport, CT.

Each state has its own laws regarding the responsibility of CT dog owners in the event of a CT dog bite attack. These laws will strongly impact your ability to recover compensation in a dog bite injury case.

Each and every day, across America and the entire world, the lives of more than 2000 families are torn apart by the loss of a child to an unintentional injury or accident. The grief that these families suffer is immeasurable and the loss changes one’s life irrevocably. Once a child reaches the age of five years, unintentional injuries are the biggest threat to their survival, and the leading cause of their tragic and untimely deaths. The “lucky” ones who survive these “accidents” often suffer disabilities which have a long-lasting impact on nearly every aspect of their child and adult lives.

The crash happened around 5 p.m. at 238 Ethan Allen Highway Sunday afternoon near the Ridgefield-Redding town line. At least two people were injured, one critically.

A  CT Motor Vehicle Accident caused by a reckless driver can devastate you physically, financially, and emotionally. You need to know what to do and where to go. The CT Motor Vehicle Accident Attorneys at Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP have been helping injured people and their families for decades. Contact Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP today to get the answers you need at (888)-244-5480.

A serious motor vehicle accident shut it down Route 7 in Redding earlier this afternoon. Route 7 was going to be shut down between Route 102 and Route 35. The accident was in the vicinity of Days Inn and two vehicles were involved. There were injuries, but additional information is not known at the time. Route 7 has since been re-opened.

When you are seriously injured by a CT automobile accidents you have so many questions. Do you speak to the insurance company of the at fault driver? How do you investigate the CT automobile accident? Who will interview the witnesses? How are all of your bills going to be paid? Don’t delay in getting the answers you need. Call the Connecticut Car Accident Lawyers of Hastings, Cohan, & Walsh, LLP today for a FREE consultation at (888) 244-5480.

A Ford Explorer read-ended a Chevy Equinox in the morning of August 2.

After your child has been injured, you are tremendously concerned for your child and about what to do. You are scared and anxious about how you will be properly compensated for your losses, and your child’s losses. These concerns are very common and very real. We are here to help you through this difficult time.

An accident between an SUV and an RV sent four people to the hospital today, August 6th. The SUV crossed over the center lane and struck the RV head on. The driver of the SUV, and a man, woman and child from the RV were all taken to the hospital. The man had been trapped in the RV wreckage initially after the accident, but was rescued by witnesses that were kind enough to help.

In an instant, a child injury in Connecticut changes everything. Your life is suddenly put on hold. You child is in constant pain, you have mounting medical bills and you have to take time from work. Where do you turn and what do you do? Our firm has been helping parents like you for decades. You can focus on getting your child better and we will handle everything else.

Fatal East Haven CT Bike Accident When Van Collides with Bicyclist- A male bicyclist was killed in East Haven CT when a van struck him while riding his bicycle. The cyclist was revived on scene and taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where the seriousness of his CT bike accident injuries eventually took his life. The van was owned by Sarah Inc., an organization for children and adults with disabilities. The van contained the driver and two passengers when it hit the bicyclist, flipped over, and struck a utility pole. The passengers and driver were also taken to Yale-New Haven hospital with serious but not life threatening injuries.

Last Friday, a 23-year-old Greenwich man was struck by a vehicle while crossing West Putnam Avenue at Western Junior Highway at about 12:15 a.m. The vehicle left the scene of the accident without offering aid to the victim. The unidentified victim was walking home after being out with friends when he was struck by the Volkswagen sedan.

An early morning ATV accident on Saturday, July 28th, sent three people to Hartford Hospital, all with minor injuries. One ATV rider was taken to the hospital by LifeStar due to the type of injury.

According to the CDC child injury report 2000-2006, for children less than 1 year of age, two-thirds of injury deaths were due to suffocation. Drowning was the leading cause of injury death for those 1 to 4 years of age. For children 5 to 19 years of age, the most injury deaths were due to being an occupant in a motor vehicle traffic crash.A Waterbury Connecticut car accident can be tragic for your family.  The most devastating is that it has been caused by the negligence of another driver.  Prior to the jury getting your Waterbury child injury case, the judge will have to instruct the jury on how to apply the law to the facts of your case. The way in which the judge does this is to “charge” the jury. The judge might give the following jury charge as it relates to the issue of causation in your child’s injury case:

A CT motor vehicle accident resulting in the death of an individual is devastating to the family of the innocent victim.  Any wrongful death claim must be investigated immediately so the rights of the survivors are protected. You need an experienced Connecticut wrongful death lawyer to help you through this most difficult time.  Find out what you need to be doing right away. Contact the lawyers at Hastings, Cohan, and Walsh, LLP today.

If you have been involved in a CT car accident that only resulted in property damage to your vehicle, you can most likely negotiate with your insurance company on your own to receive reimbursement for your repairs and property damage. However, if you or one of your passengers suffered a serious personal injury in the car accident, it is important to have an experienced CT car accident lawyer on your side to ensure your rights are protected.  Contact Hastings, Cohan, and Walsh, LLP today for a FREE case evaluation.