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CT Supreme Court Reversed $1,780,000 State DOT Lawsuit

Blog post on a case where a verdict for a plaintiff against the state department of transportation was overturned because of improper jury instructions.

Court Denies Immunity Defense for Special Education Bus Accident

Blog post about a bus driver and company held liable for injuries to passengers who were hurt when the driver negligently drove into the oncoming lane and crashed into another vehicle.

Court Finds Plaintiff's Allegations of Reckless Speed Insufficient

Blog post detailing the requirements to successfully allege a claim of reckless speed in a car accident case.

No Statutory Negligence Found in Golf Cart Accident

Information on a case where statutory negligence was not found in a golf cart accident.

Court Multiplies Damages for Reckless Car Accident

Blog post on a car accident case where the court multiplied the damages awarded to the plaintiff because of the defendant driver's reckless behavior.

NY Seatbelt Law Inapplicable in CT Residents' Car Accident

Blog post about a case involving multiple Connecticut residents that were in a car crash in New York.

Court Recognizes Claim of Recklessness in Moped Hit and Run

Blog post about a court allowing a claim of recklessness to proceed in the case of a hit and run by a moped rider.

Court Denies Managers' Apportionment Claim for Insufficient Information

Blog post on the topic of apportionment of damages in car accident injury cases.

Court Awards $3,484 Despite Plaintiff's Exaggerations

Blog post about a victim who was awarded damages for a car accident despite exaggerating injuries.

Municipality not Responsible for Wanton Employees, Says Court

Blog post describing how a town is not responsible when a municipal employee drives recklessly or wantonly.

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