Author: William Beckert

Under Connecticut law, you typically have two years from the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. You must file the lawsuit within five years of the date of the wrongful act or omission that caused the death. Some exceptions exist. Still, you should act swiftly and contact an attorney right away if […]

You should seek legal advice before giving an insurance company a recorded statement about a car accident. Giving a statement to an insurer without legal representation can hurt your claim. Insurers seek information from accident victims to reduce payouts and deny claims. They may twist your words and assign fault to you, regardless of what […]

 Parking lots are the scene of more serious collisions than you might expect. Many distractions exist. Drivers backing up may hit another vehicle or a pedestrian crossing behind them. Even at slower speeds, severe injuries occur. If someone else’s carelessness has harmed you in a parking lot crash, you should understand your legal options. At […]

Federal regulations can significantly impact truck accident lawsuits. Violations of these rules may constitute evidence of negligence and implicate multiple liable parties. Federal trucking regulations also require the use of electronic logging devices, vehicular “black boxes,” and employment documentation, all of which can serve as powerful evidence for the injured party. Jainchill & Beckert, LLC, […]

Hartford has a severe problem with car accidents, one that’s particularly acute at the city’s most dangerous intersections, including Morgan Street at Market Street and Farmington Avenue at Broad Street.  In this article, we explain what makes these busy intersections so dangerous, and what you can do to lower the risk of getting hurt in […]

In Connecticut, you generally have two years from the date of your injury or from when you discovered (or reasonably should have discovered) your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit that seeks compensation for your losses. This deadline is known as the statute of limitations. It is essential to understand this. The statute of […]

If someone else hurt you in a Connecticut motor vehicle accident, you could be due compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering. The amount you could receive depends on the severity of injuries, the duration of your recovery, and other specifics. How Can a Connecticut Car Accident Lawyer Help Me […]

Instead of wondering whether you should talk to the insurance claims adjuster after a Connecticut car accident, the smart choice is to consult an experienced car accident lawyer at Jainchill & Beckert, LLC. We can deal with the auto insurance company and seek maximum compensation for you. What Should I Do Immediately Following a Car […]

Yes, you could file a personal injury claim if you suffered injuries as a passenger in a Connecticut car accident. Car liability insurance covers all vehicle occupants, including passengers. So, you can sue the at-fault party if you were hurt as a passenger, even if the person at fault was your driver. However, filing a […]

After a Connecticut car crash, police officers will document their initial findings at the scene, and insurance adjusters will conduct separate investigations. If the case goes to trial, the court will need to weigh the evidence and assign percentages of fault to each party involved in the auto accident. The job of finding fault in […]