On Saturday, a motorcycle collided with a truck on Merritt Parkway in Fairfield, killing the motorcyclist. According to State police, the 2001 Honda FLSTF skidded into the back of a construction truck around midnight. State police are investigating the fatal motorcycle accident to determine the cause. Around the country, more motorcyclists are hitting the…
House Bill 5440 will become effective on October 1, 2012. Here it is: AN ACT CONCERNING VISITATION RIGHTS FOR GRANDPARENTS AND OTHER PERSONS. I disagree with those who believe that this new Act is a “victory” for grandparents. In no way does this Act make it easier for a grandparent or third party to obtain…
Connecticut has made improvements to granting foster parents additional opportunities to advocate for the best interest of their foster child. The link below sets forth some general information to assist a foster parent when a child they are caring for has a case pending in Juvenile Court. http://www.jud.state.ct.us/Publications/JM157.pdf In addition, there are other measures a…
A cable TV worker was sent to a condominium complex in Milford to do an installation. When leaving the building, he slipped and fell on ice hittting his head and injuring his back. The ice had apparently bee there for days, maybe even weeks. Pictures taken the day of the fall were evidence of how…
A new form available on the State of Connecticut Judicial Website provides help for completing a Financial Affidavit. A few good points the form makes: The value of the personal property is the fair market value of the item today – not how much you paid for it. Do not leave any items blank –…
It goes without saying that texting while driving is extremely dangerous. Unfortunately, careless drivers continue to do it. In fact, operating a motor vehicle while texting or talking on a cell phone may be considered more than just ordinary negligence. It may be reckless conduct which can result in double or triple damages to the…