The Norwich Diocese recently filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy, following the legal playbook established by 30 other church dioceses and orders in the United States also facing abuse allegations. It claims assets valued between $10 to $50 million and liabilities of as much...
New London business and residential property owners have a duty to maintain safe premises, and to protect visitors and guests from injury due to unsafe conditions. Unfortunately, this standard isn't always met, leading to a variety of potential injuries. If you have...
We place our health in the hands of medical professionals when we are dealing with an injury or illness. Unfortunately, these professionals don't always provide the level of care that patients deserve. Pennsylvania is the state with the second-highest number of claims...
Surgeries do not always go as planned. And sometimes, the outcome is not what the patient hoped for. This does not necessarily mean that a surgical error occurred, though, as all medical procedures carry some sort of risk. How can a patient tell the difference? What...
You may not know what an underride collision is, but it is something that could cause harm to you and your family. An underride collision is when a smaller vehicle skids or slides underneath the back or sides of a large truck. The trucking industry has fought safety...
Motor vehicle safety means a lot not only to drivers but to passengers along for the ride. Of course, wearing seatbelts and avoiding risky behaviors can keep everyone in the vehicle safe. However, your seating choice in the car might also affect whether you are...
If you live in Connecticut and have lost a loved one due to someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to seek damages in court. This is done by filing a wrongful death lawsuit. Here is what you need to know about these types of claims. Who has standing to file a...
Most Connecticut residents are familiar with the dangers of drunk driving, and there are frequent statewide and national campaigns to alert people to how risky it can be. However, drowsy driving is another problem that has caused many motor vehicle collisions, and is...
Acute coronary syndrome, or ACS, occurs when the flow of blood to the heart is suddenly stopped or interrupted. One type of ACS is a heart attack. This is a very serious condition for patients in Connecticut and around the country that needs to be diagnosed and...
We all know that cell phones are a significant distraction for drivers, which has become a problem in Connecticut and around the country. The introduction of smart phones has only made the situation worse, and the number of motor vehicle collisions caused by...
