The holiday season is here. While it is a time for friends, families and coworkers to gather, these occasions also lead to a well-established uptick in the number of drunk drivers on the roads. For example, on December 22-25, 2023, Connecticut State Police reported 29...
We Represent People Exclusively
Wrongful Death
College campuses have a legal obligation to keep students safe
College campuses in Connecticut, like those across the United States, have a fundamental duty to ensure the safety and well-being of their students. This responsibility encompasses various essential measures, from maintaining secure facilities to implementing...
Pedestrians deaths are still a major concern in Connecticut
Pedestrian fatalities remain a critical issue both nationally and in Connecticut. In 2023, the United States saw a slight decline in pedestrian deaths, with a 5.4% decrease from the previous year. Despite this improvement, pedestrian deaths have increased by 14.1%...
Bike fatalities and injuries still an alarming concern
Motor vehicle accidents involving bicyclists remain an alarming concern in Connecticut, with five fatalities reported in 2023, up from the previous two years. Bike injuries involving motor vehicles are far less isolated incidents, with 336 vehicle-related injuries...
What to do when you are a passenger injured in an auto crash
An estimated 1.66 million people in the United States were injured in motor vehicle collisions in 2023. These figures include everything from minor cuts to significant injuries, including nearly 41,000 deaths (according to the NHTSA). Even in the relatively small...
Crosswalk safety in Connecticut
Walking is a healthy activity, but it also comes with risks in Connecticut and elsewhere. According to a recent article in the Connecticut Mirror, the state’s road designs put pedestrians at risk. The data shows that 73 pedestrians were struck and killed in 2022 (the...
Road fatalities and wrongful death claims
A wrongful death claim arises when a person dies as a result of the negligence or recklessness of another person or entity. Through a wrongful death claim, surviving family can seek financial compensation. When a person dies as a result of a motor vehicle collision,...
Study finds men much more likely than women to die in fatal crashes
Recent findings indicate that across all 50 states, male drivers are more prone to be in fatal car accidents than female drivers, with Connecticut being the third most hazardous state for male drivers in terms of fatalities. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety...
Five misconceptions about filing a wrongful death lawsuit in Connecticut
The loss of a loved one is a devastating experience under any circumstance, but especially when it is due to someone else's negligence or wrongful actions. Like other states, families in Connecticut who find themselves in this tragic situation may have the option to...
Forensic Science often plays a crucial role in wrongful death lawsuits
The loss of a loved one is often one of the most challenging and defining events that families face. It may be further complicated if the death was caused by others’ negligence. In the interest of clarity and closure, families often seek answers for how it happened...