Legal Articles, Defamation & Slander

Insurance Coverage Exclusion Precludes Driver's Negligence Action

Blog post about a car accident case where a man tried to recover insurance money after his daughter was involved in an accident with his car.

Boyfriend Not Entitled to Damages for Car Gifted to Girlfriend

Blog post about a man who was denied recovery from an ex-girlfriend who was awarded damages in a car accident case because the car was a gift to her and she did not steal it.

Driver's Injury By Falling Debris Meets Defective Highway Statute

Blog post about a driver who was injured by falling debris and the successful claim brought against the state transportation commissioner.

Employee Injury Claim Fails Despite Motor Vehicle Provision

Blog post about a case of personal injury between two state employees.

Car Rental Company Not Vicariously Liable For Renter's Accident

Blog post about the liability of a car rental company when the renter gets into a car accident.

Sovereign Immunity Fails in State Motorcycle Accident

Blog post about the liability of the state due to a student who was injured riding a state owned motorcycle at a motorcycle training course.

Court Awards Additional $27 Million For Post-Accident Malpractice Injury

Blog post about a case of medical malpractice as a result of a surgery following a car accident and the $27 million award of damages.

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.

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