Can a spouse recover as an independent claim under an auto policy? This post discusses the relationship between loss of consortium and car insurance. This question is a very important one. I see this issue arising more and more in my cases. The reason has a lot to do with Connecticut’s irresponsibly low auto insurance … Read more
We’re often asked how we do it. How to get your documents on a screen in court? How to display video in court? How to show pictures to a jury? This post is about trial presentation: getting evidence on a screen. We’re often asked about our trial presentation process. Here’s our secret sauce. Epson EX3240 … Read more
One of the things I love seeing in my practice is the comeback. Every day I’m inspired by my clients. My clients who fight to get their lives back after injury. It is not easy. This is my second in a series of posts about reclaiming my life and part of my identity as a … Read more
A jury is the conscience of the community. It is the most important role a citizen can play in our democracy. The power of the juror’s vote on a case is a great power. It impacts not only the parties to the case but the community. And what happens in the courtroom echoes throughout the … Read more
This post is on 4 Simple Steps to A Paperless Law Office. I am regularly asked by other lawyers to help them go paperless. Here’s my 4 step process. Start by making your new files paperless. So many lawyers get bogged down in how many paper files they have and how long it would take … Read more
One of the questions we’re often asked is “how much is a fair settlement for my case” or “how much is my case worth?” In order to answer that question we have to look at what the law can award for damages. In Connecticut, plaintiff’s can be compensated for both “economic” and “non-economic” damages. What … Read more
One of the things I see my clients struggle with after an injury is accepting who they are instead of comparing themselves to who they were. This is hard. They remember when they could walk. They remember when they could play with their kids. They remember when they could do what they loved. Then things … Read more
If you are injured, put yourself first. You are driving along. You are doing the right thing. Another driver chooses not to pay attention. Suddenly your life has changed. The change can range from anything to a nuisance if you are fortunate to life altering if you are not. I know when I was in … Read more
Why is it taking so long to settle my claim? Why won’t the insurance company believe my doctors? Why do I have to go through a medical exam? Why is my deposition taking so long? Why do they keep trying to continue court? Why are they saying I’m at fault when I’m not? A dog … Read more
You’re thinking about it. Amidst all of the other “stuff” you are thinking about – the practical stuff – your phone, your practice management system, and your business cards. You wrestle with the question of what you want your firm to become. It is a question that will never leave you. Do you want to … Read more