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Injured by an Uber Uber or Lyft driver?

Posted by HCW Law | Nov 26, 2025 | 0 Comments

In Connecticut, the process of handling Uber or Lyft accidents involves navigating complex insurance policies and determining liability, which can be challenging due to the unique nature of ridesharing services. The insurance coverage for Uber and Lyft accidents in Connecticut is divided into different periods based on the driver’s status at the time of the accident:

What to Do After a Slip and Fall or Trip and Fall Accident in CT

Posted by HCW Law | Nov 26, 2025 | 0 Comments

Hi, I’m Connecticut personal injury lawyer Richard Hastings. As a slip and fall and trip and fall lawyer, I’ve seen many cases where clients made mistakes after their slip and fall or trip and fall accident that either cost them tens of thousands of dollars or completely destroy their case altogether. In this video, I’m going to share with you what to do after a slip and fall or trip and fall accident.

Injured in a CT accident? This is why You Don’t Wait!

Posted by HCW Law | Nov 26, 2025 | 0 Comments

There are time limits for filing a personal injury claim so it’s important to act quickly. There may also be matters that need to be investigated at or near the time of the accident as quickly as possible. If you wait too long before contacting our Connecticut accident attorneys you could severely harm or even destroy your case.

Using a Lawyer Referral Service to Find a Personal Injury Attorney

Posted by HCW Law | Nov 26, 2025 | 0 Comments

Generally, a lawyer referral service will maintain a database of lawyers, who are charged a fee to be listed in this service and will connect people in need of a lawyer with its participating attorneys. Some lawyer referral services will connect potential clients with attorneys who have agreed to provide low-cost or free initial consultations.

Drunk Driving Accident Victims and the Dram Shop Act

Posted by HCW Law | Nov 26, 2025 | 0 Comments

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 28 people are killed in drunk driving accidents each day in the United States. If a drunken driver has injured you or a loved one and there appears to be little or no hope of getting compensated for your injuries, there may be another payment source for your damages.

3 Questions To Ask Your Doctor Before Undergoing Surgery

Posted by HCW Law | Nov 26, 2025 | 0 Comments

Visiting a doctor as soon as you can after being injured in an accident is a crucial step towards getting better and maximizing the amount of money you can recover from your personal injury case. Depending on the severity of your injuries, the doctor may tell you that surgery is required. The type of surgery needed is generally attributed to the type of accident one is involved in. For example, a dog bite injury may require a plastic surgeon, and back surgery may be needed after a car accident. No matter the kind, if you are advised to undergo surgical intervention for the injuries, it can be rather frightening.

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