Category Archives: Personal Injury

Personal Injury.

CT Crosswalk Law: Lawyer and Clown Edition

by Ryan McKeen Going to court this morning a woman jumped out in front of my car as I was making a right turn. I was at an intersection.  There was a no turn on red sign. I waited for … Continue reading

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Is Driving A Hybrid Vehicle Dangerous?

by Ryan McKeen I think so. And it has nothing to do with electrical wiring. No one has ever accused me of driving too slow. Don’t get me wrong, I’m no Tony Stewart. I presently drive a Honda Civic Hybrid. … Continue reading

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Comparative Tort Law: Connecticut and Iceland (A Photo Essay)

by Ryan McKeen This is a picture of Gulfoss in Iceland. Gulfoss is a large waterfall. Here is how close you can get to Gulfoss: That little rope is all that separates one from the falls. This picture was taken … Continue reading

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Connecticut Should Treat Texting While Driving The Same As Drinking and Driving

by Ryan McKeen Talking on a cell phone is so 5 years ago. Now phones are all about texting, chatting, emails, twitter and facebook. More and more when I’m on the road, I see drivers on their iPhone or Blackberry … Continue reading

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Connecticut Cat Bite Law

Just finished reading the 2008 Connecticut Appellate Review by Wesley W. Horton and Kenneth J. Bartschi and they touched upon the very important case of Allen v. Cox. The authors pose the question: Does a cat get one free bite? … Continue reading

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The More You Know: CT Crosswalk Law Edition

Did you know that in 1929 pedestrians in Connecticut gained the right of way in crosswalks? For more on CT crosswalk law, click here.

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Plaintiff In Stamford Chimp Attack Seeks To Attach 50 Million Dollars In Assets

Yesterday, I wrote my blog entry and then headed to court. I flipped on CNN in the car and heard an anchor say the the Plaintiff in the Stamford chimp attack case is suing for 50 million dollars!  Evidently the … Continue reading

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Prejudgment Remedy Sought In Stamford Chimp Attack Case

by Ryan C. McKeen The Hartford Courant is reporting that a lawsuit is being filed in the Stamford chimp attack case. That’s not true. The Plaintiff hasn’t filed suit. The Plaintiff in the Stamford Chimp attack case has filed an application … Continue reading

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Liability in Stamford Chimp Attack

by Ryan McKeen Much is being made of the horrible chimpanzee attack in Stamford this week. This morning the Hartford Courant has an article about the chimp and prior safety concerns. Link.  The article states that Travis the chimpanzee was “never had … Continue reading

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Turn your headlights on today!

It’s going to snow today. I’ll drive home today with zero visibility and without fail I’ll see or not see drivers without their headlights on. Earth to you: headlights are not only to help you see but so that others can see you. Turn them … Continue reading

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