Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere. From a friend or family member’s property to commercial premises to land owned by the government, lawful visitors can suffer serious injuries due to a wide range of slipping and tripping hazards. You have rights if you slipped and fell due to a dangerous condition on someone else’s […]
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How 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 MoreTeam Spotlight: Ana Fidalgo
We are spotlighting some of our talented legal professionals on the blog. Attorney Ana Fidalgo works in our Waterbury office handling worker’s compensation and personal injury cases. In addition to being a busy attorney, Ana is also the mother of two young children. Why did you become an attorney? I became an attorney because I […]
Read MoreHow Do You Win a Dog Bite Case?
Dog bite injuries are serious. If you have been bitten by a dog, you may be entitled to significant compensation for your injuries and the damages you incur. A Connecticut dog bite injury lawyer can help. Before you talk to an attorney, however, there are important steps you can take on your own to improve […]
Read More10 Questions to Ask Your Insurance Company After an Accident
Most people will be involved in at least one car accident in the course of their lifetimes. In Connecticut, drivers are required to carry the following minimum insurance to cover the cost of a crash: If you have been in a car accident, you face the unenviable task of dealing with insurance. You have a […]
Read MoreHow Can I Prove Negligence in a Slip and Fall Case?
You are not automatically entitled to compensation if you are injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property. To recover damages, you must prove that one or more parties are at fault for your injuries. As a rule, liability for a slip and fall accident rests with (1) the owner of the […]
Read MoreWhat to Do After a Dog Bite Injury
Dog bites should always be taken seriously. In addition to seeking prompt medical attention, you should also explore your legal rights as soon as you can after a dog bite injury. The Flood Law Firm has extensive experience handling dog bite claims. Our dog bite injury attorneys can review your case for free and help […]
Read MoreHow Long Does It Take to Settle a Semi-Truck Accident Claim?
Truck accident claims are complex. As a result, it can take a year to several years to reach a settlement. It is almost always necessary to file a lawsuit, and while most cases will settle before trial, it is important to prepare the case for trial. It is impossible to say how long it might […]
Read MoreCan You Sue Someone for Leaving the Scene of an Accident?
In the event of an auto accident resulting in injury, property damage, or death, drivers in Connecticut have a duty to: Failure to perform these actions constitutes a violation of Connecticut’s law on the “evasion of responsibility in operation of motor vehicles” (as defined by Connecticut General Statutes § 14-224). More generally, this is known […]
Read MoreWho Can Recover Damages for Wrongful Death?
The death of an individual can impact countless numbers of people. Family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and people in the community and beyond can feel the effects of such a loss. The sense of sorrow is particularly acute when someone dies suddenly as a result of negligence or wrongdoing on the part of another. Although many […]
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