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Stamford Traumatic Brain Injury Jury Charges: Damages (Fear Resulting from an Increased Risk of Future Medical Treatment and Disability)

Posted by HCW Law | Nov 21, 2025 | 0 Comments

An accident case in Stamford, Connecticut resulting in a traumatic brain injury of an individual can be devastating to the family of the innocent victim.  Any traumatic brain injury claim must be investigated immediately so the rights of the injured victim  are protected.  You need an experienced traumatic brain injury lawyer to help you through this most difficult time.  Find out what you need to be doing right away.  Contact us today.

Stamford Car Accident Jury Charges: Wrongful Death Damages

Posted by HCW Law | Nov 21, 2025 | 0 Comments

An accident case in Stamford, Connecticut resulting in the death of an individual 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.

Stamford Car Accident Questions

Posted by HCW Law | Nov 21, 2025 | 0 Comments

When you are seriously injured by someone speeding in Stamford, Connecticut you have so many questions.  Do you speak to the insurance company of the at fault driver?  How do you investigate the 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 us today.

Stamford Car Accident Jury Charges: Funeral Expenses

Posted by HCW Law | Nov 21, 2025 | 0 Comments

In an instant, your Stamford, Connecticut car accident changes everything.  Your life is suddenly put on hold.  You are in constant pain, you have mounting medical bills and you cannot work.  Where do you turn and what do you do?  Our firm has been helping people like you for decades.  You get better and we will handle everything else.

Stamford Car Accident Jury Charges: Damages (Loss of Consortium)

Posted by HCW Law | Nov 21, 2025 | 0 Comments

You are seriously injured in a Stamford, Connecticut car accident and your entire world is turned upside down.  This is the exact reason why we wrote the book “The Crash Course On Personal Injury Claims in Connecticut” so you can educate yourself on what you need to do to get better quicker and to help your attorney get more money for you.

Stamford Car Accident Case Money Damages

Posted by HCW Law | Nov 21, 2025 | 0 Comments

Your Stamford car accident case can completely overwhelm you.  What should you do?  What should you not do?  Have you done anything to harm your case?  How will this Stamford car accident case be investigated?  Contact us today so we can get you a FREE copy of our book “The Crash Course On Personal Injury Claims in Connecticut” so you can get all of your questions answered.

Slip and Fall in Waterbury, Connecticut Attorney

Posted by HCW Law | Nov 21, 2025 | 0 Comments

You slip and fall in Waterbury, Connecticut.  This incident can ruin you physically, emotionally and economically.  Who will pay your bills?  How do you go about getting your lost wages?  How much money are you entitled to receive for your injuries?  Who is to blame?  These circumstances create very difficult times that require immediate answers.

Hedonic Damages in Connecticut

Posted by HCW Law | Nov 21, 2025 | 0 Comments

Hedonic damages refer to an element of non-economic damages in a personal injury, medical malpractice or wrongful death case. Noneconomic damages are monies awarded as compensation for non-monetary losses and injuries which the plaintiff or, in a wrongful death case, plaintiff’s decedent has suffered as a result of the fault of another.  They are awarded for such things as physical pain and suffering and the destruction of the ability to enjoy life’s pleasures.

Punitive Damages in Connecticut

Posted by HCW Law | Nov 21, 2025 | 0 Comments

An injured party who obtains an award of compensatory damages may, under certain circumstances, be entitled to a further award of punitive damages. In Connecticut, in order to obtain an award of punitive, or exemplary, damages the evidence must reveal a reckless indifference to the rights of others or an intentional and wanton violation of those rights. Our state statutes provide for a number of circumstances where punitive damages can be awarded.

Liability for Injuries When Discharging Illegal Fireworks

Posted by HCW Law | Nov 21, 2025 | 0 Comments

Unfortunately, every Fourth-of-July we hear about accidents involving fireworks, and this year was no different. In Guilford, CT a man lost two fingers and a thumb as a result of illegal fireworks, according to police. A question was posed to me this week about liability involving fireworks in Connecticut. I was asked: “who would be responsible for injuries resulting from the illegal discharge of fireworks?”

Stamford Slip and Fall Jury Verdict

Posted by HCW Law | Nov 21, 2025 | 0 Comments

July 12, 2011 – Stamford Connecticut sidewalk slip and fall jury verdict totals $480,000 -$401,000 non-economic damages and $79,000 economic damages.  The Plaintiff was injured while walking on sidewalk in Stamford Connecticut. His right leg got caught on a sharp metal lettering around the outside of a concrete bollard that was about 3 feet high.  The edge of the lettering caused a laceration that requiring 37 staples to close.  He also fell over the bollard injuring his left knee. He required a total knee replacement. The jury found 100% negligence against the defendant and also found the condition constituted a nuisance.

Discharging Illegal Fireworks, Liability for Injuries

Posted by HCW Law | Nov 21, 2025 | 0 Comments

Unfortunately, every Fourth-of-July we hear about accidents involving fireworks, and this year was no different. In Guilford, CT a man lost two fingers and a thumb as a result of illegal fireworks, according to police. A question was posed to me this week about liability involving fireworks in Connecticut. I was asked: “who would be responsible for injuries resulting from the illegal discharge of fireworks?”

Connecticut Wrongful Death Cases and Understanding Reasonable Care

Posted by HCW Law | Nov 21, 2025 | 0 Comments

An accident case resulting in a Connecticut wrongful death can be devastating to the family of the innocent victim.  Any Connecticut wrongful death case 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 us today.

Stamford Slip and Fall Verdict 4.4 Million Dollars

Posted by HCW Law | Nov 21, 2025 | 0 Comments

Stamford slip and fall verdict  $4.4 million dollars.  A 36 year old man suffered a severe ankle fracture which required an immediate open reduction internal fixation with plates and 21 screws after he slipped on a wet gym floor.  There were two (2) defendants who the jury decided shared responsibility for the condition.  The Plaintiff required a second surgery to remove the screws and then developed a neuroma at the site of the scar and now requires an ankle fusion.  Plaintiff is significantly disabled and walks with a limp.  He was awarded economic damages for past and future medical expenses in the amount of $400,000.00.  He was awarded non-economic damages totaling $4,000,000.00.

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