Approximately 1 Million People Go To The ER Due To A Slip And Fall Accident Each Year
by AdminApril 18th, 2025

Throughout our country emergency room visits are actually quite common. In fact, there are a reported 8 million emergency room visits per year for various injuries and illness. Each year nearly 1/8th of those visits are due in part to slip and fall accidents. These types of injuries are generally true accidents that cause significant injury and must be treated immediately. New Haven slip and fall accidents are just as common and require immediate attention and care from a medical professional. These accidents can occur in any location including the stairs on your stoop, the sidewalk, at the grocery store, in a park, and just about any other location throughout the city. Depending on the severity of these injuries you should be seen by a medical professional before you do anything further. A large percentage of people who slip and fall are over the age of 65. Those who are Read the full article…
Can You Sue If a Dog Bit Your Child at a Friend’s House?
by AdminApril 16th, 2025

As a parent your #1 job is to keep your child safe and free from incident. Especially when your child is younger this can be quite challenging. When your son or daughter starts being old enough to go over to their friend’s house without you, you lose a lot of control. This can be a scary time for a parent, especially the first few times it happens, but as you get more and more comfortable with it, the occurrence of visiting a friend’s house may increase. When you start sending your child to a friend’s house without your supervision you will want to make sure to discuss with her/him the ways they can stay safe when at a friend’s house. Making good choices, avoiding any rough housing and generally being on their best behavior are ways that your child can stay safe. You will also want to mention how your Read the full article…
The Difference Between Third-Party and First-Party Insurance Claims After a New Haven Auto Accident
by AdminApril 14th, 2025

Navigating the aftermath of a New Haven auto accident can be confusing, especially when dealing with insurance claims. Understanding the fundamental difference between third-party and first-party claims is crucial for protecting your rights and securing the compensation you deserve. While both types involve your insurance company, they address different scenarios and involve different parties. In essence, a third-party claim is filed against the insurance company of the at-fault driver. If another driver’s negligence caused the accident that resulted in your injuries and damages, you would typically file a claim with their insurance provider. This claim seeks compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, property damage (to your vehicle), and pain and suffering caused by the other driver’s actions. For example, imagine you were involved in a collision on Whalley Avenue in New Haven because another driver ran a red light. You sustained whiplash and your car suffered significant damage. In Read the full article…
What Happens if You’re Injured by a Product That’s Been Recalled? Your New Haven Personal Injury Rights
by AdminApril 10th, 2025

In recent months there have been a raft of product recalls on a variety of different products. These products can range from things like toys for your kids to the car you drive and basically anything in between. Products can be recalled for a variety of reasons including being a potential safety hazard. If this is the case and a product you have recently purchased has been recalled you need to know your rights in the event that you become involved in a situation where you experience a New Haven personal injury as the result of the product. In Connecticut, and specifically within the jurisdiction of New Haven, if you’ve been injured by a defective or dangerous product, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim. This is based on the principle of product liability, which holds manufacturers, distributors, and sellers responsible for placing unsafe products into the stream Read the full article…
Use This Guidance To Inform Your Social Media Presence After An Accident
by AdminApril 8th, 2025

If you’re involved in a New Haven auto accident you already know that your actions will be scrutinized by insurance adjusters who have the responsibility to their employer that they should pay you out the least amount of money possible. In a previous post, we talked about how and why they might do that. If you’re typically someone who is active on social media and you don’t want to give that up after an accident occurs you may want to follow some guidance so you can continue to post as you normally would, but so that it doesn’t impact your insurance claim. The last thing you want to do is have a post you make be misconstrued or taken out of context in a way that makes it so that you aren’t able to be fully compensated for your injuries. To that end, here is some guidance you can use Read the full article…
The Hidden Impact of Social Media on Your New Haven Auto Accident Claim
by AdminApril 4th, 2025

In the aftermath of a New Haven auto accident, your focus understandably shifts to recovery, medical bills, and navigating the insurance claim process. While you’re diligently documenting the damage to your vehicle and attending doctor’s appointments, there’s a silent, often overlooked factor that could significantly impact your ability to receive fair compensation: your social media presence. In today’s hyper-connected world, sharing our lives online has become second nature. We post about our day, celebrate milestones, and vent frustrations. However, in the context of a New Haven auto accident injury claim, your seemingly innocuous social media activity can be scrutinized and potentially used against you by insurance companies. Insurance adjusters are skilled at minimizing payouts. One of their tactics involves investigating claimants to find any information that contradicts their injury claims. Your social media profiles – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, even LinkedIn – offer a readily available window into your life. Read the full article…