If Connecticut residents are aware of the term mandatory reporter, they likely tend to think of it in terms of the reporting of child abuse. People such as teachers and other professionals who work with children are required by law to report suspicions of the abuse of...
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Recovery for injuries suffered on rental property in Connecticut
This blog has discussed various aspects of premises liability law in Connecticut and whether a property owner is liable for injuries someone suffers while on that property. We have touched on the fact that this partially depends upon the status of the injured party;...
What is a ‘licensee’ versus an ‘invitee’ in Connecticut?
This space has previously taken up the issue of what the three basic statuses are of people who are present on property owned by someone else. To refresh, these statuses include: licensee, invitee and trespasser. The reason the status of a visitor is important is that...
What is a “sudden emergency” in a Connecticut car accident?
Previous posts here have discussed the aspects of negligence, as it is generally the most widely used cause of action in civil lawsuits in Connecticut when a person has been injured in a motor vehicle accident caused by someone else. Understanding the basics of such a...
What duty is owed to a “trespasser” on Connecticut premises?
In this post, we'll look a little more closely at what duty an owner may have to someone on the property without permission, i.e., a "trespasser." The first thing to note is that trespassing in this instance may or may not be the same as the criminal definition of...
What is “statutory negligence” in a Connecticut car accident?
Previous posts here have discussed the concept of negligence. Our readers may remember that in many car accidents a person suffering property damage or injury may be able to recover monetary damages from another person who was behaving in a negligent manner. The basic...
What is ‘comparative negligence’ in a Connecticut car accident?
This blog has discussed various aspects of negligence, both when it comes to car accidents, and other personal injury lawsuits. The basic concepts in these cases are the same, though the facts are likely to differ widely. One concept that may be valuable to...
What is ‘proximate cause’ in Connecticut premises liability?
This blog has been discussing the various elements of a negligence claim in Connecticut as they apply to premises liability cases over the past couple months. To review, to recover in negligence cases, a plaintiff generally must show that the defendant had a duty to...
Massage Therapist Sexually Assaulted 2 Clients: Shelton Police
Shelton, CT - A 53-year-old male massage therapist was arrested by Shelton police early Tuesday accused of sexually assaulting two female clients in May at the Coco Spa on Bridgeport Avenue in Shelton. To read the full article, please click here If this has happened...
New Haven ranked in the top 10 most dangerous driving cities
Once again, drivers in Connecticut rank among the most dangerous in the country. A study by NerdWallet shows that New Haven is the 8th most dangerous city in the U.S. for driving and owning a car. What does this mean for you? Read more to learn the risk factors and...