The statute of limitations is a crucial legal deadline that determines how long you have to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline can result in losing your right to seek compensation, regardless of the merits of your case. This blog explains Connecticut’s statutes of limitations for different types of claims and highlights key exceptions.
Premises liability, a term encompassing various legal scenarios, arises when an injury is due to a hazardous condition on someone else’s property. The most familiar scenario involves a customer slipping on an unattended spill in a store, but the realm of premises liability extends much further.
After a car accident, your top priority should be your health and well-being. Even if you feel fine, it’s crucial to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Some injuries, like whiplash or concussions, may not present symptoms immediately. By getting a proper medical evaluation, you can ensure that any injuries are diagnosed and treated promptly. Additionally, seeking medical attention helps create a record of your injuries, which can be vital evidence in a personal injury claim. Don’t wait to see a doctor after a car accident – your health and legal rights depend on it.
A common carrier is a means of mass transportation of the public from one destination to another in exchange for a fee. These carriers include airplanes, trains, subways, buses, taxis, ferries, cruise ships, elevators, escalators, and ski lifts. Generally, a transportation company will issue time schedules and set rates for specified routes.
The News-Times recently reported that 38 lawsuits have been filed in Connecticut against the state’s three major bus companies, DATTCO, Durham School Services, and First Student, and are related to 4,695 school bus accidents that have occurred throughout the state of Connecticut since 2016. It was reported that the most common cause of these school bus accidents occurred as a result of rear-end collisions. The majority of these lawsuits involve claims being made by other drivers, and approximately one-third of those cases involved injuries to children and passengers.
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.
