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E-scooter laws are designed to keep riders safe and make their behavior more predictable for others on the road. When you know and follow the law, you can reduce your risk of an accident and avoid costly violations. The state legislature passed Public Act 19-162, a bill dedicated to e-scooters, in 2019. What Is an […]
Connecticut dram shop laws allow people injured in drunk driving accidents to hold bars, restaurants, and other businesses liable for overserving the driver and contributing to the crash. However, accident victims must meet specific legal requirements for a valid personal claim. If you suffered injuries in a Connecticut drunk driving accident, it’s crucial to understand […]
Clients always ask, “What is my personal injury case worth?” It’s a great question with no one-size-fits-all answer. Every Connecticut personal injury claim has specific facts unique to each person’s case. The only way to get an accurate estimate of your case’s value is to consult an experienced personal injury attorney. What Factors Affect the […]
When emergencies strike, your ability to act quickly can mean the difference between life and death. Whether it is a car crash, a medical emergency, or someone in distress, bystanders may hesitate to help due to their worries about facing legal consequences if something should go wrong. At Jainchill & Beckert, LLC, we understand these […]
In Connecticut, to recover compensation after most accidents, you must prove the four elements of negligence — duty, breach, causation, and damages. In other words, you must show that a party owed you a duty of care, the party breached the duty, and the breach caused you to suffer actual harm such as severe injury, […]
After a Connecticut car crash, police officers will document their initial findings at the scene, and insurance adjusters will conduct separate investigations. If the case goes to trial, the court will need to weigh the evidence and assign percentages of fault to each party involved in the auto accident. The job of finding fault in […]
In a personal injury lawsuit, an injured party seeks compensatory damages to reimburse them for the injury-related losses, expenses, and other harm they have suffered in an accident. These funds should restore the victim to the position they would have been in had the injury never occurred and help them regain a sense of wholeness. […]
In Connecticut, you generally have two years from the date of your injury or from when you discovered (or reasonably should have discovered) your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit that seeks compensation for your losses. This deadline is known as the statute of limitations. It is essential to understand this. The statute of […]
A pre-existing condition should not affect your right to compensation in a Connecticut personal injury claim. However, insurance companies may try to use your condition to reduce your compensation or deny your claim. Working with a skilled lawyer is crucial to protect your rights. What Is a Pre-Existing Condition? A pre-existing condition is a health […]
Determining fault in a multi-car accident in Connecticut can be challenging, as it often involves multiple parties and requires a thorough investigation. Several drivers may share liability under Connecticut’s modified comparative negligence rule. Multi-car accidents, also known as chain-reaction crashes or pile-ups, can be particularly chaotic and dangerous events on Connecticut’s roads. These incidents often […]
