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People riding e-scooters along the sidewalk.

E-scooter laws are designed to keep riders safe and make their behavior more predictable for others on the road. When you know and follow the law, you can reduce your risk of an accident and avoid costly violations. The state legislature passed Public Act 19-162, a bill dedicated to e-scooters, in 2019. What Is an […]

Woman helping the lady fainted in the street.

When emergencies strike, your ability to act quickly can mean the difference between life and death. Whether it is a car crash, a medical emergency, or someone in distress, bystanders may hesitate to help due to their worries about facing legal consequences if something should go wrong. At Jainchill & Beckert, LLC, we understand these […]

Negligence in text document

In Connecticut, to recover compensation after most accidents, you must prove the four elements of negligence — duty, breach, causation, and damages. In other words, you must show that a party owed you a duty of care, the party breached the duty, and the breach caused you to suffer actual harm such as severe injury, […]

Man suffering leg injury from an accident.

In a personal injury lawsuit, an injured party seeks compensatory damages to reimburse them for the injury-related losses, expenses, and other harm they have suffered in an accident. These funds should restore the victim to the position they would have been in had the injury never occurred and help them regain a sense of wholeness. […]

Man suffering back pain consulting doctor.

A pre-existing condition should not affect your right to compensation in a Connecticut personal injury claim. However, insurance companies may try to use your condition to reduce your compensation or deny your claim. Working with a skilled lawyer is crucial to protect your rights. What Is a Pre-Existing Condition? A pre-existing condition is a health […]

Multiple vehicle collision in the city street.

Determining fault in a multi-car accident in Connecticut can be challenging, as it often involves multiple parties and requires a thorough investigation. Several drivers may share liability under Connecticut’s modified comparative negligence rule. Multi-car accidents, also known as chain-reaction crashes or pile-ups, can be particularly chaotic and dangerous events on Connecticut’s roads. These incidents often […]

Kid crossing the road in the pedestrian lane.

In Connecticut, right of way laws determine who con travel safely in certain situations. Anyone using the roads in Connecticut must obey these laws. When a driver, bicyclist, or pedestrian has the right of way at an intersection, they have the right to proceed, while all others must yield to them. These laws serve two […]

Driver suffering soft tissue injury in whiplash from car collision.

Soft tissue injuries refer to injuries to your body that do not involve your bones or nervous system. These injuries involve damage to connective tissues, such as ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Suffering severe soft tissue injuries in a Connecticut car accident can result in significant pain and impaired mobility at the injury site. While some […]

Injured employee from work filing for workers compensation claims.

If you’ve suffered an injury at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to cover your medical care and pay you a portion of your missing income. However, Connecticut law places certain limits on how long you can collect workers’ comp benefits. As a general rule, the system provides coverage as long as […]

Sedan car and truck in left-turn accident along the highway.

Who is at fault in a left-turn accident in Connecticut? Because the driver proceeding straight usually has the right of way, the driver who made the left turn is typically at fault for a collision. A court will generally assume that the turning driver didn’t leave enough space or time to make the turn safely […]