Author: Aaron Jainchill

After you suffer injuries in an accident, you may be tempted to post about the experience on social media. However, other parties may try to use your posts against you and undermine your personal injury claim. Here’s how social media activity can hurt your personal injury case in Connecticut, and some tips on how to […]

Responsibility for a sidewalk injury in Connecticut falls on whoever had the legal duty to maintain the sidewalk. Typically, it’s the town or city who bears responsibility. However, it can fall on a property owner depending on local ordinances.  Determining who’s responsible after a sidewalk injury requires a thorough investigation to gather evidence and figure […]

If you’ve recently lost a loved one in an accident, you may consider filing a wrongful death claim. It’s important to know how to file a wrongful death claim in Connecticut because it follows a specific process. Seemingly small errors could risk losing your opportunity to recover compensation. For this reason, it can be beneficial […]

You must prove negligence in a slip and fall case to get compensation for your injuries. Proof requires showing that the property owner had a duty to provide safe premises and breached that duty by not fixing or warning of a hazardous condition, and that you suffered injuries and actual damages as a direct result […]

When someone in Connecticut causes another person’s death, the decedent’s estate can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the at-fault party. Only the executor (administrator or personal representative of the estate) can initiate the claim. Any compensation from the lawsuit passes to the deceased’s estate. It then goes to heirs through the probate process. If […]

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents in Connecticut. In response, state lawmakers have passed several laws to combat distracted driving and hold careless drivers accountable. These Connecticut distracted driving laws can also help you seek compensation if you suffer injuries in an accident caused by an inattentive motorist. What Do […]

Connecticut law allows people injured due to another person’s negligence to seek compensation through a personal injury claim or lawsuit. However, the law also sets a deadline for filing that lawsuit at two years from the date of the injury in most cases. If you’re seeking compensation through a personal injury claim, the personal injury […]

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. […]

Connecticut law provides a one-year statute of limitations for workers’ compensation claims. In most cases, an injured worker must file their claim just one year from the injury date. The deadline for occupational diseases is typically three years from when they first experienced symptoms. These deadlines may seem far off in the future. However, failing […]

Filing a workers’ compensation claim does not require you to prove your employer was at fault for your injury. Workers’ Compensation for work injuries regardless of who was responsible. However, the benefits available to you for a workers’ compensation claim are limited to medical expenses and lost wages. You can also be eligible for a […]