“There’s a Traffic Camera Right There” — Why That Doesn’t Always Help Your Case

After a car accident, one of the first things many clients tell us is some version of: “There was a camera right at that intersection — it must have caught the whole thing.” It’s an understandable assumption. Cameras seem to be everywhere these days, mounted on traffic signals, storefronts, and utility poles across Connecticut. Surely one of them captured what happened.

Unfortunately, the presence of a camera at or near the scene of a crash is no guarantee that useful footage exists — or that it was ever recorded at all. Here’s what our clients should know.

Why Personal Injury Cases Don’t Always Settle

When a client comes to us after being injured in a car accident or other incident caused by someone else’s negligence, one of the first questions they often ask is: “Will my case settle?” It’s a reasonable question. Settlement is faster, less stressful, and avoids the uncertainty of a jury verdict. Most personal injury cases do, in fact, resolve through negotiation — but not all of them. Understanding why some cases go the distance can help you set realistic expectations from the outset.

Why Collision Coverage and Rental Reimbursement Are Two of the Most Important Parts of Your Auto Insurance Policy

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When most people think about auto insurance, they focus on liability coverage — the part that protects them if they injure someone else. And while liability coverage is legally required in Connecticut and critically important, there are two optional coverages that many drivers skip in an effort to save a few dollars each month: collision coverage and rental reimbursement.
As personal injury attorneys, we see firsthand what happens when people are involved in accidents — and we can tell you that skipping these coverages is a decision many of our clients wish they could take back.
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The Foundation of Your Case: Why Honesty With Your Doctors Is Paramount

When you are injured in an accident, your focus is understandably on recovery and getting your life back to normal. However, there is one factor that can make or break both your physical health and your legal claim: complete honesty with your medical providers.

Why Absolute Honesty is Your Strongest Asset After an Accident

When you hire a personal injury law firm, you aren’t just hiring a representative—you are hiring a protector. Our job is to shield you from insurance company tactics and maximize your recovery. However, to do that effectively, we need the most powerful tool in the legal arsenal: the truth.

Hit by an Uninsured Driver in Connecticut? Don’t Panic.

It’s one of the most frustrating and stressful scenarios after a car accident: you’re at a light, a distracted driver rear-ends you, and when you go to exchange information, you discover they don’t have insurance. Your immediate thought might be, “Now what? Am I out of luck?”

Fortunately, in Connecticut, the answer is no. Connecticut law requires all drivers to carry uninsured motorist (UM) coverage as part of their standard auto insurance policy. This is a crucial piece of protection that many people don’t fully understand until they need it.