Legal Articles, Defamation & Slander
Defendant Not Responsible for Victim’s Pain and Suffering, Says Jury
Blog post about a case where a victim was denied damages for pain and suffering because of his comparative negligence in causing the car accident.
Plaintiff Awarded Damages for Injuries from Unidentified Hit-and-Run
Blog post about a plaintiff who was able to recover damages in a hit and run car accident case.
Evasion of Responsibility Requires Parties to Stop and Render Assistance
Blog post describing the requirement to stop and help a driver you hit under the evasion of responsibility (aka hit and run) law in Connecticut.
Volunteer Firefighter Granted Immunity in Car Accident Lawsuit
Blog post on the liability of a volunteer firefighter chasing a man in a vehicle that was injured in a crash.
State Trooper Not liable in Decedent Hit-and-Run
Blog post on the liability of a state trooper involved in the hit and run death of a man she pulled over for speeding.
Hit-and-Run Not Limited to Public Highways, Says Court
Blog post describing the scope of "hit and run" laws in Connecticut.
Hotel’s Liability in Drunk Driving Accident Questioned Under Dram Shop Law
Blog post on the topic of a business' liability for car accidents under dram shop laws in Connecticut.
Injured Plaintiff Fails to Establish Statutory Recklessness
Blog post describing the requirements necessary to prove recklessness in a car accident case in Connecticut.
Allegations Against Truck Driver Establish Negligence, Nothing More
Blog post on the topic of the requirements in Connecticut to establish negligence and recklessness in car accident cases.
Court Maintains Recklessness Count In Truck's Rear End Collision
Blog post on a case where a truck driver was sued for recklessness.