Connecticut landlord slip and fall liability affects thousands of tenants injured each year in apartment buildings, rental homes, and multi-family properties across the state. When hazardous conditions in stairwells, parking lots, or common areas cause injuries, tenants face confusion about whether their landlord bears legal responsibility, and a Connecticut slip and fall accident lawyer can […]
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Proving Property Owner Knowledge in Connecticut Slip and Fall Claims
Proving slip and fall liability in Connecticut requires demonstrating that a property owner knew or should have known about a dangerous condition. This knowledge element, called “notice” in legal terms, often determines whether an injured person may recover compensation for their injuries, and a Connecticut slip and fall accident lawyer can help identify the records, […]
Read MoreConnecticut’s Ongoing Storm Doctrine and Winter Slip and Fall Accidents
Connecticut’s ongoing storm doctrine affects thousands of winter slip and fall claims each year. This legal rule temporarily suspends a property owner’s duty to remove snow and ice while precipitation continues to fall. Understanding when this doctrine applies and when it does not often determines whether an injured person may pursue compensation for their injuries, […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Connecticut’s Modified Comparative Negligence in Slip and Fall Cases
A fall on an icy sidewalk or a wet grocery store floor often raises a difficult question: who bears responsibility when both parties may have contributed to the accident? Connecticut uses a modified comparative negligence system that allows injured people to recover damages even when they share some fault, but only if their share of […]
Read MoreConnecticut’s Deadliest Highway Corridors: Where and Why Fatal Accidents Happen
The most dangerous highway corridor in Connecticut is I-91 Southbound, stretching between Hartford and New Haven. This stretch, along with specific sections of I-84, I-95, and the Merritt Parkway, consistently sees a high number of fatal accidents due to a combination of intense congestion, aging infrastructure, and predictable patterns of dangerous driving, which is why […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Connecticut’s Two-Year Car Accident Statute of Limitations
In Connecticut, you generally have two years from the date of a car accident to file a lawsuit for personal injuries, which is why speaking with a Connecticut car accident lawyer early can help protect your rights. This rule is outlined in Connecticut General Statutes § 52-584. But this deadline is not always as simple […]
Read MoreHow Connecticut’s 51% Fault Rule Determines Your Car Accident Compensation
In Connecticut, you may recover money from a car accident even if you were partially to blame. The law that governs this is called modified comparative negligence. In simple terms, as long as you are found to be 50% or less responsible for the accident, you may claim compensation. Your final settlement or award is […]
Read MoreFootball Season and Tailgating: The Risks of DUI Accidents
Football season brings friends and families together for one of America’s favorite pastimes—tailgating. Parking lots fill with grills, folding chairs, and coolers hours before kickoff as fans celebrate team traditions and build excitement for the game ahead. Yet this beloved ritual creates serious drunk driving risks that peak during specific high-danger periods throughout the season, […]
Read MoreBack-to-School: Driving and Pedestrian Safety in School Zones
The start of a new school year brings excitement, new routines, and a sense of movement. Areas surrounding schools are crowded with buses, cars, bicycles, and students walking to and from classes. In this environment, even a small lapse in attention can lead to serious harm. School zones are meant to protect children and young […]
Read MoreThe Flood Law Firm is proud to announce that Attorney Jonathan Bak has been named Partner.
Attorney Bak has been a trial lawyer with The Flood Law Firm for the past three years, bringing with him several years of civil litigation experience prior to joining our team. In his time at the firm, he has achieved tremendous success as a trial lawyer, handling serious and complex cases and securing multiple multi-million-dollar […]
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