The Thanksgiving travel boom brings an influx of out-of-state license plates to New Haven, turning our local roads into a patchwork of drivers unfamiliar with our city’s unique traffic patterns, from the complicated I-95/I-91 interchange to the tight downtown streets. If you are a New Haven resident hit by a driver from New York, Massachusetts, or any other state, you may worry about how this complicates your personal injury claim. Rest assured: while the process has unique factors, your rights to compensation are protected. The Golden Rule: Connecticut Law Applies Here is the most important fact to remember: The law of the state where the accident occurred governs the case. If the collision happened anywhere in the New Haven area, the legal framework for determining liability, damages, and insurance requirements is Connecticut law. This means: Navigating Out-of-State Insurance and Jurisdiction While Connecticut law applies, the insurance policy is from another Read the full article…

Thanksgiving weekend is synonymous with good food, family, and unfortunately, complex auto accidents on Connecticut’s roadways. If you’ve been injured in a crash, the central question your case hinges on is liability, who was at fault? In Connecticut, which operates under a fault-based system, the at-fault driver is financially responsible for the victim’s damages. However, things can quickly become complicated, especially on the busy, congested streets of New Haven. Navigating Connecticut’s Comparative Negligence Rule A key aspect of liability in the state is the Modified Comparative Negligence rule. This is particularly relevant when holiday traffic congestion leads to multi-car collisions on major arteries like I-91 or I-95. This rule means: Proving that the other driver was primarily negligent is the most important step in securing fair compensation. As a New Haven personal injury firm, we often see cases where: The Insurance Company’s Strategy: Shifting Blame The at-fault driver’s insurance company Read the full article…

The Thanksgiving holiday weekend is one of the busiest and most dangerous times on New Haven roads. As families gather and travel peaks, so do the twin dangers of impaired driving and distracted driving. For the personal injury attorney, understanding the distinction is critical; for an accident victim, it means knowing how to protect your claim. The Clear and Present Danger: Impaired Driving in Connecticut Nationally, the period surrounding Thanksgiving is notorious for alcohol-related crashes. In Connecticut, this risk is amplified. Data shows that the state sees a significant increase in drunk-driving fatalities during Thanksgiving week compared to a typical day. For areas like New Haven, where holiday gatherings and the popular “Blackout Wednesday” bar scene draw large crowds, the risk of encountering an impaired driver on I-95, I-91, or local routes like the Kimberly Avenue bridge is dramatically higher. If you are injured by a drunk driver, your personal Read the full article…