Our Articles On Legal Topics
- Study: Connecticut has fifth highest rate of fatal DUI crashes in U.S.
- Report: Pets pose a common source of distraction for Connecticut drivers
- MADD says Connecticut could do more on drunk driving laws
- Hartford County residents learn to share the road with big rigs
- Hebron teen dies in accident despite tough state laws on young drivers
Drug Offenses and Penalties: Navigating the Legal Landscape
Drug offenses are serious legal matters that can have lasting consequences on one's life. Understanding the legal landscape surrounding drug offenses and the potential penalties is crucial for individuals, families, and communities. In this blog post, we will explore...
Eminent Domain and Real Estate: Know Your Rights
Eminent domain is a legal power that allows the government to take private property for public use. However, this power is not absolute and is subject to specific conditions and protections for property owners. Understanding your rights as a property owner in the...
Understanding Compensation in Personal Injury Cases
When it comes to personal injury cases, understanding the compensation you may be entitled to is crucial. Personal injuries can have a significant impact on your life, resulting in physical, emotional, and financial challenges. Compensation in personal injury cases is...
Personal Injury Cases Statute Limitation: Know Your Deadlines
Personal injury cases can be complex and emotionally taxing, but it's essential to be aware of one critical factor that can significantly impact your legal rights and ability to seek compensation: the statute of limitations. This legal concept sets a strict time limit...
Seeking Legal Representation: How to Choose a Personal Injury Attorney
Being involved in a personal injury incident can be an overwhelming experience, often leaving you with physical, emotional, and financial burdens. In such challenging times, seeking legal representation from a skilled personal injury attorney is essential. A...
Title Searches and Title Insurance: Protect Your Real Estate Investment
Investing in real estate is a significant financial decision that requires careful consideration and due diligence. One of the essential aspects of securing your real estate investment is understanding the intricacies of property ownership, particularly concerning the...
Foreclosure Proceedings: Legal Rights for Homeowners
Facing the prospect of foreclosure can be overwhelming and distressing for homeowners. However, it's essential to understand that you have legal rights and potential defenses in real estate law that can help you navigate this challenging situation. In this blog post,...
Rehabilitation vs. Punishment: The Debate in Juvenile Justice
In the world of criminal law and juvenile justice, a critical debate has raged for decades: Should the primary focus be on rehabilitating young offenders or punishing them for their actions? This debate goes to the heart of the criminal law and juvenile justice...
Starting a Business: Legal Steps and Considerations
Starting a business is an exciting venture that offers the promise of financial independence and the opportunity to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality. However, before you dive headfirst into your new venture, it's crucial to understand the legal steps and...
Real Estate Investment: Legal Considerations for Investors
Real estate investment can be a lucrative endeavor, providing opportunities for financial growth and long-term wealth. However, navigating the legal aspects of real estate investment is critical to ensure that your investments are not only profitable but also legally...
Patents: Turning Innovation into Assets
Innovation is the driving force behind progress, and it's what propels societies and economies forward. Whether it's a groundbreaking technological advancement, a novel pharmaceutical formula, or a unique design for a product, innovation is at the heart of human...
Almost 30% of semitruck crashes involve air brake failure
Commercial trucks weigh much more than smaller passenger vehicles, so these vehicles must have functioning brake systems and drivers who know how to slow the trucks when traveling downhill. However, this does not always happen, and when a truck’s air brake system...
3 common car crash injuries and the need for prompt medical care
No one expects to be in a traffic accident, but a crash you never see coming can occur in seconds. Even a minor vehicle collision can result in major trauma. Here are three of the most common injuries and why prompt medical care is important. 1. Neck injury A neck...
Science behind the dangers of speeding
Most drivers in Connecticut understand they face danger each time they take to the road. And driving a car faster than the posted speed limit will only add to this danger. Each year in the state, many traffic accidents happen because one or more drivers involved in...
Speeding-related crashes in 2018 and their common causes
If you were in a car crash here in Connecticut, there's a good chance it was caused by a speeding driver. Speeding was behind 26% of all traffic fatalities in 2018, killing a total of 9,378 people. This includes going over the speed limit, racing and driving too fast...
The benefits of a prenuptial agreement
If you are getting married in Connecticut and have assets to your name, you may want to protect yourself in the event of a divorce. With Connecticut being a community property state, you could still lose some of your assets in a divorce if you had them before the...
Fatal pedestrian accidents are rising significantly
In Connecticut, the roads can be a dangerous place. Pedestrians are among the most at risk of injuries and fatalities from a collision. Despite attempts on the part of lawmakers and legislators to make the roads safer, statistics indicate that pedestrian fatalities...
How technology makes drivers less safe
Motor vehicle technology has advanced beyond the imagination of our parents or grandparents. Our vehicles provide entertainment, navigation and luxuries. They also can make us more dangerous drivers. That is the conclusion of researchers who examined driver...
Divorce can deliver with mediation when litigation may fall short
Divorce can be an incredibly personal process, and the outcome could shape the rest of your life. Leaving it in the hands of the courts may not offer the answers you want, but taking control could be possible by picking an alternate route. Mediation could lead to a...
Distracted drivers responsible for thousands of deaths
Distracted driving kills nine people each day in the United States and injures another 1,000, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Anything that takes your mind away from driving is a distraction, whether it’s reading or sending a text...
Does dehumanization of bikers make drivers more aggressive?
Even as other motor vehicle crashes trend downwards, car-bicyclist collisions have been increasing sharply in the U.S. over the past few years. According to federal data, there were 777 bicyclists killed in crashes with cars and trucks in 2017. Bicycling fatalities...