Everything You Need to Know About Prenuptial Agreements
Nobody enters into a marriage believing it will fail. Yet despite our best intentions, roughly half of all marriages end in divorce. Given the reality of these …
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Connecticut Legal News
Pregnancy Discrimination
Discriminating against someone on the basis of pregnancy is strictly forbidden under the law. The U.S. Pregnancy Discrimination Act, which i …
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The Facts About Fireworks Safety
As the Independence Day holiday draws near, it’s the perfect time to review the basics of fireworks safety. Every year, thousands of people …
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Everything You Need to Know About Conservatorships
It’s rarely easy to make end of life decisions. Few among us like to dwell on our own passing or make tough decisions about how our final ye …
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Why Memorial Day Driving Could be Even More Dangerous in 2018
Memorial Day is one of the most traffic-intensive holidays of the year — and one of the most dangerous for motorists. According to statisti …
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Elder Abuse — The Key Signs to Look For
Ideally, our retirement years are a time of enjoyment and relaxation. Unfortunately, many seniors are denied this opportunity after becoming …
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Was The Self Driving Vehicle At Fault For The Fatal Crash in Arizona?
Police say that a video from the self-driving Uber car that struck and killed a pedestrian on March 18, 2018 shows that the pedestrian was w …
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A Pedestrian Was Struck and Killed by a Self Driving Uber in Arizona
Uber has suspended its self-driving car after an Uber self-driving vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in Arizona on March 18, 2018. At t …
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Connecticut Supreme Court Considers Whether School Is Liable for Failure to Supervise Students
Children spend a lot of their time at school, and parents leave children under the supervision of school staff. When children get hurt, many …
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Proving Negligence in Connecticut Car Accident Cases
In Connecticut, a plaintiff has to establish four elements in order to prove negligence in a personal injury case: duty, a breach of that d …
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Connecticut Supreme Court Finds City May Be Liable for Four Deaths After Public Housing Fire
In a recent case, the Connecticut Supreme Court decided a case could proceed toward trial against a city fire department after a fire in a p …
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Connecticut Supreme Court Reverses Jury Verdict, Finding Plaintiff Failed to Show Defendant’s Product Was Dangerous
In Connecticut product liability cases that go to trial, the plaintiff’s goal is to obtain a favorable verdict. However, in some cases, even …
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Proving Wrongful Death Claims in Connecticut
Car accidents are among the leading causes of injuries in this country, and they can have devastating consequences for those involved. There …
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Connecticut Court Finds Landowner Had No Duty to Maintain Public Sidewalk Next to Property
In most Connecticut personal injury claims, the plaintiff is required to present direct evidence that the defendant acted negligently by doi …
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Connecticut Court Finds Landowner Had No Duty to Maintain Public Sidewalk Next to Property
The first issue in any personal injury claim is determining the proper defendant in a case. In a recent Connecticut premises liability case, …
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Connecticut Supreme Court Discusses “Fireman’s Rule,” Limiting Its Application
Earlier this month, the state’s high court issued a written opinion in a Connecticut premises liability lawsuit requiring the court to discu …
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Personal Injury Appeal Rejected by Connecticut Court Due to Failure to Provide Complete Record on Appeal
Some Connecticut personal injury plaintiffs may receive an unfavorable decision from the trial court. However, a plaintiff can generally app …
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Court Sides with School in Connecticut Sports Injury Case
Earlier this month, an appellate court issued a written opinion in a Connecticut sports injury case that required the court to determine if …
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Connecticut Appellate Court Affirms Verdict in Favor of Slip-and-Fall Plaintiff
Last month, an appellate court issued a written opinion in a Connecticut slip-and-fall case requiring the court to determine if the lower co …
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Connecticut Supreme Court Affirms Dismissal of Plaintiff’s Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit against Municipality
Earlier this month, the Supreme Court of Connecticut issued a written opinion in a premises liability lawsuit that was brought by a man who …
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Connecticut Appellate Opinion Discusses the Difference Between the Admissibility of Evidence and the Weight It’s Afforded
Earlier last month, the Connecticut Court of Appeals issued a written opinion in a Connecticut car accident case requiring the court to disc …
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Connecticut Appellate Court Determines Lower Court Erred in Granting Summary Judgment to Defendant in Recent Motorcycle Accident Case
Earlier this month, a Connecticut appellate court issued a written opinion in a motorcycle accident case that was brought by the accident vi …
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Conversion Insurance and How It May Help Connecticut Accident Victims Obtain Full Compensation for Their Injuries
Anyone who drives in Connecticut is required to obtain a certain amount of insurance. The purpose of this requirement is two-fold. First, if …
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What Is Insurance Policy Stacking and Can Connecticut Motorists Stack Multiple Policies?
While car insurance is required in Connecticut, unfortunately not every motorist purchases the required coverage, and sometimes even when a …
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What Happens When a Connecticut Driver is Uninsured or Underinsured?
Every Connecticut driver is required to have a certain amount of insurance to help cover the costs of an accident should one occur. The idea …
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