Personal injury lawsuits involve two important issues: liability and damages. You must prove both parts of a personal injury claim in order to recover compensation for your injuries. Liability / Fault What caused your Connecticut car accident? Who is liable for your injuries? Answering these questions is not as simple as it may seem. While…
I wrote a blog back in the spring on the reasons someone would consider a legal separation instead of a divorce. The blog is here: Why choose a legal separation rather than a divorce? – Bridgeport, CT Metro/Family and Personal Injury Law Blog | Brian D. Kaschel But as I was writing a recent blog…
Connecticut General Statutes § 52-466(f) permits a foster parent to make application for a writ of habeas corpus regarding the custody of a child currently or recently in his/her care for a continuous period of not less than ninety days. The purpose of a foster parent filing a writ of habeas corpus is to prevent…
A recent article by the Associated Press discussed the implications of a 2005 change to Connecticut’s medical malpractice law. That change was meant to keep frivolous medical malpractice lawsuits out of the court, but has kept legitimate cases out as well. The 2005 change requires medical malpractice patients to obtain a medical expert’s opinion in…
Over the last few years, studies have underlined the dangers that drivers face on Connecticut’s roads. In the 2011 Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report, both Hartford and Bridgeport were ranked among America’s 193 most dangerous cities for car accidents. Hartford was number 187 and Bridgeport was number 173. And according to the National Highway Traffic…
I recently posted a blog on the differences between a same sex divorce in Connecticut and a “traditional divorce.” These differences result because same sex marriage is not recognized at the federal level. This includes federal tax treatment. Connecticut, which has legalized same sex marriage, allows same sex couples to file joint state returns. However,…
A study by the National Academy of Sciences recently found that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) does not have the expertise to properly examine and monitor vehicles with advanced electronics. Car manufacturers are installing increasingly sophisticated hardware and computer software in cars. Just like other systems, these electronics can malfunction…
In November 2008, Connecticut legalized same sex marriage. So, now that Connecticut recognizes same marriages how are same sex divorces handled? As a general rule, the procedure and the law which is applied in a same sex divorce is similar to a “traditional” Connecticut divorce. The differences that do arise have to do with federal…