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Liability for a big rig crash may extend to multiple parties
A crash between an 18-wheeler and a passenger vehicle often results in catastrophic injuries for the victim. If you find yourself in this position, you may face prolonged treatment and great medical expense. Multiple parties may share liability for your injuries. The...
What you need to know about court closures during COVID-19
As a result of COVID-19 outbreak, all jury trials have been suspended in Connecticut. Once the crisis passes, the Judicial Branch will reschedule those trials that did not go forward. During the pause in court business, the attorneys at Tremont Sheldon P.C. are...
Are landlords responsible for negligent security?
If you rent an apartment, you should be able to venture to and from your apartment door without having to worry about a criminal assaulting you. In some cases, a crime may happen despite the best efforts of a landlord. However, if a landlord could foresee a crime...
Does technology contribute to distracted driving?
Residents of Connecticut like you who have to hit the roads frequently will also run into your share of dangerous driving behaviors. Among them is distracted driving, which may be on the rise due to technology. It is argued by many that technology has had a huge hand...
Connecticut nonprofit’s negligence leads to $1.2 million verdict
Boys & Girls Village aims to support at-risk girls, boys and families, but recently, the organization became the risk it sought to protect families from. Parents in Connecticut who fear their children or loved ones are victims of sexual abuse should ensure their...
Distracted driving still causing fatal car accidents
Vehicles are safer than ever before yet traffic fatalities have increased in the United States. Why? One main reason is that drivers have not gotten safer behind the wheel. Drivers are at fault for roughly 97 percent of all fatal accidents, according to the National...
What common errors could lead to a medical malpractice claim?
When a person in Connecticut is sick or injured, their primary concern is regaining their health. What they shouldn't have to worry about is that the medical professional treating them will make a mistake. Unfortunately, physicians sometimes act negligently, which...
Tips for avoiding wintertime car accidents
Winter seems to have come early in Connecticut, and that means the roads can be slick with ice and snow over the next few months. Most people in Connecticut are experienced at driving in winter weather. However, it is important not to take chances when it comes to...
When must property owners in Bridgeport clear their sidewalks?
Winter is here and in Connecticut that means lots of snow and ice. While a fresh snowfall can be pretty, what is not so pretty is having to clean up your driveway and sidewalks afterwards. It is important that sidewalks are kept clear of snow and ice, so that people...
