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  • 2025
    • April
      • What to Expect When Filing a Wrongful Death Claim in Connecticut
    • January
      • Your Pharmacist Gave You the Wrong Prescription—Who’s Liable?
      • Can You Sue a Bar for a Drunk Driving Accident?
  • 2024
    • December
      • Second Opinions Can Save Lives: When to Question a Diagnosis or Treatment Plan
    • November
      • Winter Car Seat Safety
    • October
      • Driving at Night: 10 Safety Tips
      • Distracted Driving Accidents: Increased Risks During Winter
    • September
      • The Importance of Having Photos of Your Injuries
    • August
      • Claims Involving Defective Medical Devices
    • July
      • Aggressive Driving & Road Rage Accidents
    • June
      • The Importance of Evidence Preservation
    • May
      • Signs of a Traumatic Brain Injury after a Car Accident
    • April
      • Driving in Wet Weather: Safety Tips
    • March
      • Do Medication Errors Qualify as Medical Malpractice?
    • February
      • Common Types of Wrongful Death Cases
    • January
      • Can You Sue a University for Negligent Security?
  • 2023
    • December
      • Ice-Related Injuries & How to Avoid Them
    • November
      • What to Do If You Experience a Tire Blowout While Driving
    • October
      • Tips for Safe Holiday Decorating
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      • Can a Sibling Sue for Wrongful Death in CT?
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      • Surveillance in Personal Injury Cases
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      • What Do You Need to Prove in Product Liability Case?
    • June
      • Understanding Negligent Security Claims in CT
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    • April
      • What Is Product Liability?
    • March
      • The Effects of Lack of Oxygen at Birth
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      • Bike Accidents—Common Causes
    • January
      • Staying Safe on the Road in Winter Conditions
  • 2022
    • December
      • Liability in Winter Slip & Fall Accidents
    • November
      • The Most Common Holiday Accidents
    • October
      • What Causes Misdiagnosis?
    • September
      • Medical Malpractice & Cancer Misdiagnosis
    • August
      • Types of Nursing Home Neglect
    • July
      • Leading Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
    • June
      • Surgical Errors & Medical Malpractice
    • May
      • Birth Injury Claims in Connecticut
    • April
      • Hit & Run Accidents in Connecticut
    • March
      • Spring Weather Driving Hazards
    • February
      • 5 Common Types of Nursing Home Abuse
    • January
      • How to Reduce Stress While Driving
  • 2021
    • December
      • Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
    • November
      • Holiday Driving Dangers
    • October
      • Less Cars on the Road Still Led to Increase in Pedestrian Deaths in 2020
    • September
      • Who Can Be at Fault in a Truck Accident?
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    • July
      • How to Prove a Slip & Fall Claim in CT
    • June
      • Connecticut's Dram Shop & Social Liability Laws
    • May
      • Why You Should NOT Accept an Insurer's First Settlement Offer
    • April
      • Why You Need to Seek Medical Treatment After a Crash
    • March
      • Do I Need to a Report a Car Accident to Police in CT?
    • February
      • 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident
    • January
      • The Dangers of Driving at Night
  • 2020
    • December
      • Snow and Ice Safety
    • November
      • How To Identify a Drunk Driver
    • October
      • Safety Tips for Bicyclists
    • September
      • How Intentional Torts Differ from Cases of Negligence
    • August
      • Can I File a Medical Malpractice Claim if I Signed a Consent Form?
    • June
      • Safe Driving Tips for Summer Road Trips
    • May
      • Intentional Torts vs. Criminal Cases
    • April
      • What is the Financial Abuse of Nursing Home Residents?
    • March
      • How to Avoid Pedestrian Accidents in Connecticut
    • February
      • Communicating with Insurance Companies After an Accident: FAQs
      • Opioid Victims Can Now File Claims Against CT-Based Company
  • 2019
    • December
      • Third-Party Liability in Intentional Tort Cases
    • October
      • Personal Injury FAQs: Your Guide to Common Legal Terms
    • September
      • Can I Sue a Sexual Abuser?
    • August
      • How to Prove Medical Malpractice in Your Claim - 4 Legal Requirements
    • July
      • What Happens If You're Injured in an Uber or Lyft in CT?
    • June
      • Who Can I Sue in a Product Liability Case?
    • May
      • When Is a Bicyclist At Fault in A Car Accident?
    • April
      • How Does Fault Work in a Connecticut Car Accident Case?
    • March
      • Medical Errors Are the 3rd Leading Cause of Death in America
    • February
      • Medicare Cuts Funding for 15 Connecticut Hospitals
    • January
      • Are Independent Contractors Protected from Discrimination?
  • 2018
    • December
      • 6 Former Workers Sue Amazon for Discrimination
    • November
      • Research Shows Doctors Don't Share Bad Test Results
    • October
      • Know the Signs of Wrongful Termination
    • September
      • September Is Campus Safety Awareness Month
    • August
      • Have You Experienced Family Medical Leave Discrimination?
    • July
      • Can You Spot the Symptoms of Mild & Severe TBI?
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      • What Can I Do to Prevent a Dog Attack?
    • May
      • New Supreme Court Ruling Has Major Implications for the Rights of Workers
    • April
      • Mass Torts Explained
    • March
      • Signs of Workplace Discrimination
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      • What Can I Do if My Employer Breached My Contract?
    • January
      • Safety Tips for Winter Weather Driving
  • 2017
    • December
      • Important Information to Know If You Were Wrongfully Fired
      • What Should I Do if I Suspect Nursing Home Neglect?
    • October
      • Can You Sue an Entire Hospital for Malpractice?
    • September
      • Beware of Swimming Pool Accidents
    • August
      • Should I Say "Sorry" After an Accident?
      • Common Slip & Fall Injuries
    • July
      • Preventing Motorcycle Accidents
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    • June
      • Why Do I Need to Hire a Car Accident Lawyer?
      • Connecticut Jaywalking Accidents: Who's Liable?
    • May
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      • 8 Ways to Prevent Motorcycle Accidents
    • April
      • Know the Common Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
      • Is the Owner Responsible for a Dog Bite in Connecticut?
    • February
      • What Are the Long-Term Effects of TBI & Spinal Cord Injuries?
      • What are Connecticut's Texting & Driving / Handheld Device Laws?
  • 2016
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      • How to Safely Share the Road with Large Trucks
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      • What to do After a Car Accident
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    • March
      • When is Mistake Considered Malpractice?
    • February
      • Who's Required to Remove Snow & Ice From Walkways?
    • January
      • Is Connecticut a "No-Fault" Car Insurance State?
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