Many people think of beer and fishing as two things that go hand-in-hand. In reality though, drunk boating is just as dangerous – and just as illegal – as drunk driving. Earlier this month, a Connecticut man was sentenced to more than three years in jail after a boating accident that claimed the life of…
Questions about pit bull attacks in Connecticut? Connecticut has a statute, which imposes strict liability on owners and keepers of dogs if the dog injures another person. Here is the “dog bite statute” – Connecticut General Statutes Sec. 22-257: “If any dog does any damage to either the body or property of any person, the…
There are many personal injury lawyers in Connecticut and throughout the country. So how do you select the right attorney for your particular case? Most (if not all) personal injury lawyers offer free initial consultations. Take advantage and schedule consultations with several personal injury attorneys. At the consultation, be sure to bring copies of all…
You have been injured in a car accident and you are probably wondering: Is it worth it to bring a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver? What kind of compensation will you receive for your injuries? Even if the driver faces a criminal lawsuit for drunk driving or reckless driving, the only way for…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating the 2005 and 2006 Ford Taurus after it received multiple complaints alleging defects involving cruise control. Those complaints state that detached cruise-control cables caused the cars’ throttles to stick, preventing drivers from maintaining full control of the cars. Thankfully, the NHTSA has not yet heard of…
A recent wrongful death lawsuit filed in Bridgeport Superior Court alleges that the founder of Stew Leonard’s grocery caused the death of a man when he operated his powerboat recklessly. According to news reports, the man was thrown around the boat and suffered both head injuries and spinal cord injuries before falling overboard. His wife…