Author: Aaron Jainchill
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. […]
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 […]
In Connecticut, right of way laws determine who con travel safely in certain situations. Anyone using the roads in Connecticut must obey these laws. When a driver, bicyclist, or pedestrian has the right of way at an intersection, they have the right to proceed, while all others must yield to them. These laws serve two […]
Who is at fault in a left-turn accident in Connecticut? Because the driver proceeding straight usually has the right of way, the driver who made the left turn is typically at fault for a collision. A court will generally assume that the turning driver didn’t leave enough space or time to make the turn safely […]
In Connecticut, you may have to file a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance first – whether that’s the rideshare driver or another motorist. In some cases, you can file a claim against the rideshare company’s insurance policy or sue the rideshare company if the driver’s policy doesn’t cover your losses. However, there are other […]
According to the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles* (DMV), car accidents are one of the main causes of death for children under 12. Car seats are a critical way to protect children from harm in a collision – as long as the car seat is installed and used correctly. However, even a correctly installed car […]
In most cases, Connecticut personal injury attorney fees depend on the amount they recover for their clients. Most Connecticut personal injury lawyers work on contingency. This means the client pays nothing upfront and only owes their attorney a fee if they recover compensation. This fee structure helps make legal representation accessible to all, as clients […]
It’s natural to wonder how much you could recover in a car accident settlement after a crash. Unfortunately, every case is different, and many factors affect the value of your claim. What matters most is having a capable attorney who can assess your losses thoroughly. If you sustained injuries in a collision, consulting a Connecticut […]
If you’ve recently been in an accident in Connecticut, you may be wondering whether you can pursue a compensation claim even though you may share some of the blame for causing the accident. Connecticut law follows a modified comparative negligence system, which means an accident victim can recover partial compensation from other at-fault parties, adjusted to […]
Connecticut has a strict liability statute. Dog owners are liable for injuries their animals cause, even if they did not know their animals were aggressive or capable of injuring someone. Exceptions include people who are trespassing or provoking the dog. Understanding Connecticut’s dog bite laws and how strict liability works can be challenging. At Jainchill […]