Receiving a car accident settlement offer may seem exciting, but it can also be detrimental to your case if you accept the first settlement offer presented to you. One of the best things you can do is negotiate with insurance companies or defense counsel regarding all settlement offers. However, you should never attempt to negotiate […]
Read MoreHow to Tell if You Have a Concussion from a Car Accident
A concussion from a car accident can be severe if left untreated. They qualify as mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and can warrant legal compensation even if they do not result in long-term damage. Do you know how to tell if you have a concussion and the steps you can take to aid your recovery? Sustaining […]
Read MoreCar Accident Liability Cases
A car accident can result in significant financial and personal losses. It can lead to expensive medical bills and growing debt if you’re unable to work due to accident injuries. If a car accident injured you, you may seek compensation from the parties who caused the crash. However, you must first establish who caused the […]
Read MoreHow Does the Personal Injury Claim Process Work?
Personal injury claims may originate from a number of different circumstances. You may be injured in a car accident, slip and fall on an unsafe property, suffer harm due to medical negligence, and more. These are just a few of the situations that commonly give rise to personal injury cases. A Connecticut personal injury attorney […]
Read MoreCan You Sue for Pain and Suffering in CT?
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 physical […]
Read More5 Impactful Ways to Prevent Teen Texting and Driving
Youths often have to deal with the devastating effects of texting and driving at an early age. These types of accidents can be catastrophic, traumatizing, and in many cases, fatal. At The Flood Law Firm, we understand how important it is to minimize car accidents and injury risks as much as possible. If you’re raising […]
Read MoreHow To Avoid Breaking Your Wrist In a Fall
No one likes to fall, but as we all know, it happens. In fact, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, this common type of accident sends approximately 7.9 million individuals of all ages to U.S. emergency rooms each year. Could many of these falls have been prevented? Maybe not. The injuries, however, […]
Read MorePedestrian Safety: A Two-Way Street
As the sunshine melts away the quarantine blues, more people are outside and enjoying the fresh air. Hustling streets and energetic downtowns are providing a needed boost to the economy, but also creating an unsuspecting danger to pedestrians. In 2018, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 6,283 pedestrians were killed in traffic […]
Read MoreMarch Is Brain Injury Awareness Month: How You Can Participate
The subject of brain injury is not discussed frequently, even though it affects millions of Americans. Traumatic brain injuries are a serious condition that can have life-long effects for the victim. Sadly, people who suffer from TBI often do so without the support and assistance they need to help them manage their condition. In response, […]
Read MoreWhat to Do After a Motorcycle Accident in Connecticut
In Connecticut, road conditions can create driving challenges. Issues like rain, sleet, and snow can cause safety risks for all drivers on the road. Traffic congestion in places like the I-95 often increases the likelihood of an accident. On top of all this, dealing with the aftereffects of a motorcycle accident can be stressful. Knowing […]
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