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If you’ve recently been in an accident in Connecticut, you may be wondering whether you can pursue a compensation claim even though you may share some of the blame for causing the accident. Connecticut law follows a modified comparative negligence system, which means an accident victim can recover partial compensation from other at-fault parties, adjusted to […]
Determining who is at fault in a Connecticut T-bone collision depends on who had the right-of-way. The driver without the right-of-way when the crash occurred is typically responsible. However, there may be exceptions. The party who caused the T-bone wreck may be liable for compensating a victim for their medical bills, lost income, and other […]
Connecticut has a strict liability statute. Dog owners are liable for injuries their animals cause, even if they did not know their animals were aggressive or capable of injuring someone. Exceptions include people who are trespassing or provoking the dog. Understanding Connecticut’s dog bite laws and how strict liability works can be challenging. At Jainchill […]
How long it takes to settle a workers’ compensation case in Connecticut depends on your injury and healing. Some claims get resolved in several weeks or months. Other claims can take between 12 and 18 months to finalize. In cases where the injury takes years to heal, the settlement comes even later. Getting the money […]
The intense adrenaline rush following an accident can cause disorientation and confusion. Decisions can be more challenging, and the steps you know to take get lost. There is no doubt that collisions are frightening and overwhelming events. However, your actions in the aftermath of a Connecticut car accident can affect your health, safety, and compensation. […]
The Connecticut personal injury firm recently obtained a verdict of nearly $160,000 in damages for a woman in Middletown who was injured due to the property owner’s negligence. In April 2021, one of our clients was walking in her apartment when she slipped on a puddle of water leaking from the radiator and fell. As […]
If you feel like you’re having frequent disagreements with your Connecticut personal injury lawyer or they aren’t providing the level of service you need, you can fire them. You’re under no obligation to work with them for the duration of your case. However, this is also not a decision you should take lightly. There may […]
Like most states, Connecticut has an at-fault or fault-based insurance system. This means if another driver caused the accident, you have the right to seek compensation for your medical expenses and other losses from them by filing an insurance claim. However, you may have other options for financial recovery. Is Connecticut a No-Fault State? Connecticut […]
Car accidents are stressful experiences. That stress can get significantly worse if you discover the other driver was uninsured. But Connecticut law requires drivers to carry uninsured motorist policies, which means you should have coverage even if it doesn’t come from the driver who hit you. If you suffered harm in a traffic accident due to the […]
To file a workers’ compensation claim in Connecticut, you must complete Form 30C, send the original to your employer, and send a copy to the Workers’ Compensation Commission District Office. While filing a workers’ compensation claim should be straightforward, getting the benefits you deserve can sometimes be challenging. Discuss your case with an experienced Hartford […]
