Suing a Connecticut City or Town: The 90-Day Municipal Notice
What Is the 90-Day Municipal Notice Requirement in Connecticut? Under Connecticut General Statutes § 13a-149, a person injured by a defective road or bridge must give written notice to the appropriate municipal official within 90 days to pursue a claim against a city, town, or borough responsible for its repair. The rule can also cover […]
What to Do After a CTTransit Bus or Connecticut State Vehicle Accident
Steps to Take After a Transit Bus or State Vehicle Accident What you do in the first hours after a crash can affect your health and the information available for a claim. Start with your safety. Once you are able, gather evidence from the scene, document what happened, and be careful who you speak to […]
Connecticut Personal Injury Cases: When to Settle vs. Go to Trial
Should You Settle or Take Your Connecticut Personal Injury Case to Trial? A settlement is an agreement between you and the insurance company. In exchange for a cash payout, you agree to drop your claim and release the other party from liability. Settlements are faster, less stressful, and avoid the unpredictability of court. However, once […]
Connecticut Commercial Truck Accident Litigation: I-95, I-84 & I-91
Do You Have a Claim After a Connecticut Truck Accident? If someone else’s negligence contributed to your truck accident, you might have a claim. But the cause isn’t always clear from the scene. From a distracted driver to poorly maintained brakes, there are a lot of reasons a truck might have failed to stop in […]
What Is an Informed Consent Violation in Connecticut?
When Does a Failure to Warn Become Medical Malpractice? A poor outcome does not automatically mean a healthcare provider violated your right to informed consent. An informed consent claim focuses primarily on what a healthcare provider disclosed to you before your procedure, which is separate from whether they performed the procedure competently. To prove that […]
Litigating Surgical Errors and Sepsis Misdiagnosis at Major Connecticut Hospitals
What Is Sepsis and Why Is Early Diagnosis So Important? Sepsis is an extreme, life-threatening response to an infection. It occurs when the body’s immune system becomes dysregulated and turns on itself. This can progress to organ damage or even septic shock, which involves dangerously low blood pressure. People experiencing sepsis often show warning signs […]
What Is a Certificate of Merit in Connecticut?
What Is the Certificate of Merit Requirement in Connecticut? Under CGS 52-190a, any medical malpractice lawsuit filed in Connecticut must have a qualifying certificate of merit to proceed. The certificate of merit is a statement by the claimant or their lawyer swearing that they have performed reasonable due diligence to support the evidence in their […]
When Does a Delayed Diagnosis Become Malpractice?
What Is Medical Malpractice in Connecticut? The elements of medical malpractice a delayed diagnosis claim has to meet the the criteria set out under Connecticut law: Duty: The healthcare provider was obligated to uphold a professional standard of care. Breach: The provider’s actions breached that standard of care. Causation: The provider’s failure to uphold the […]
How Does HUSKY Health (CT Medicaid) or Medicare Affect My Personal Injury Settlement?
How a Medicare Lien May Affect Your Personal Injury Claim in Connecticut With the exception of Medigap plans, Medicare follows a similar basic repayment principle as HUSKY Health. However, a separate set of strict federal rules apply. Liability insurance, no-fault insurance, and workers’ compensation must pay any covered injury-related expenses before Medicare. If responsibility remains […]
How Future Economic Damages and Life Care Plans Are Calculated in Connecticut Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Cases
Understanding Future Economic Damages in Connecticut Traumatic Brain Injury Cases Economic damages compensate you for the financial losses associated with your TBI. When a TBI requires extensive medical treatment and impacts your ability to work or care for yourself, these losses can be substantial. In many cases, the effects of a TBI can continue for […]