Nearly one-quarter of car accident fatalities in Connecticut in 2020 involved drinking and driving. As such, driving under the influence is the single-largest cause of deadly crashes in the state, resulting in 74 deaths in 2020 alone. Drunk driving upends people’s lives. Victims of accidents caused by drunk drivers may suffer severe, life-altering injuries....
Pain and suffering damages refer to the non-economic losses for a personal injury. They are distinct from economic damages, which represent the actual financial harm suffered by the victim(s). Although economic damages often make up a significant portion of the recoverable compensation in a personal injury claim, damages for pain and suffering, outside of...
