Was The Driver Who Hit Me Reckless?

Was the driver who hit me reckless? You are driving along. You are following the safety rules. Then all of the sudden your car is struck. You didn’t see it coming. The other driver was going so fast. Are you a victim of reckless driving? Whenever we review a personal injury case, we investigate to … Read more

Injured By A Cat. Can I Sue?

You’ve been injured by a cat. Can you sue? In high school, a classmate got cat scratch fever. One day he was healthy. The next day he was in a coma. He was in a coma for weeks. He nearly died. Fortunately, he survived. His doctors feared permanent brain damage. As the result of being … Read more

What Will I Be Asked At Jury Duty?

“Ryan, I have jury duty coming up, what will the lawyers ask me?” says a friend at a summer picnic. We just finished 3 days of jury selection on a food safety case in Hartford. The topic of jury selection is at the front of my mind. So here you go. In Connecticut we have … Read more

How To Calculate Pain and Suffering

We’re often asked: “How do I calculate pain and suffering?” Injured persons in Connecticut are able to recover for pain and suffering. These damages are in addition to “economic damages” things like medical bills and lost wages.  The answer is perhaps unsatisfactory to folks who like certainty. There is no formula to enable a jury … Read more

Tripped and Fell On Sidewalk Do I Need A Lawyer?

I’ve been there. Running along a sidewalk on a nice fall morning. I’m enjoying the crisp weather. Looking at what is ahead of me. And suddenly I’m on the ground. Fortunately, aside from a scrape I’m okay. I look back to see what caused my fall and I notice the sidewalk is uneven. I’m lucky. … Read more

Do I Have A Case?

I am often asked “Do I have a case?” The answer requires understanding the law, investigating the claim, and listening to the client. Every situation is different. Only an experienced Connecticut injury attorney can answer this question.  I always ask myself two questions: (1) what do I have to prove? and (2) can I prove … Read more

Do I Have To Dress Up For Jury Duty?

One of the questions that I’m asked is “do I have to dress up for jury duty?” The answer is: no. When we interact with jurors we are completely interested in what a prospective juror is telling us. What someone is wearing never factors into the equation. Wear jeans. Answer questions honestly. Here’s the official … Read more

Injured Playing Sports. Can I Sue?

Last week at the Olympics the USA women’s national team won the silver medal. In Connecticut, events on the pitch have made it to our high court –  with a friendly between Jaworski and Kiernan. On May 16, 1993, during a game,  Kiernan made contact with  Jaworski during a recreational soccer game while Jaworski was … Read more

Practice Gratitude

We can spend our entire lives in scarcity . . . just waiting for for the other shoe to drop and wondering when it will all fall apart. Or, we can lean into the uncertainty and be thankful for what we have in that precious moment. When I’m standing at the crossroads of fear and … Read more

Driver Who Caused Accident Has No Insurance

The only worse than a low insurance policy is when the person who hits you has no insurance. You are driving along. Following the rules of the road. And then BAM. Through no fault of your own your life has changed on a dime. It’s not right. What are you going to do? Your only option is likely to make a claim against your own policy. This is known as an underinsured motorist claim. Your insurance acts as if it was the person’s who hit you. Your liability limits are the amount of coverage available to you.

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