What are the time limitations to file a lawsuit for a personal injury claim? In Connecticut, as in every other State, you only have a certain amount of time to file a personal injury lawsuit if you have not been able to settle your claim. Whether your claim involves personal injuries from either a motor […]
Personal Injury
What is bodily injury with regard to a car accident
Bodily injury in its simplest terms means physical injuries to parts of your body. However, the term is not limited to only physical injuries but also includes emotional and psychological injuries but in order to be able to successfully claim such emotional or psychological injuries, you must have suffered some kind of physical injury. Psychological […]
Should you hire a personal injury lawyer?
Lincoln once said, “He who represents himself has a fool for a client.” While you may wonder if it is worthwhile to hire a personal injury lawyer, having one on your side can ensure you don’t miss out on compensation and may award you quite a bit more than expected. Personal Injury compensation occurs when […]
How to get the most compensation after an injury
Worker’s Comp and Personal Injury compensation are different. In worker’s comp, under CT state statute Sec. 31-308, each body part is rated. For example, the primary arm is worth 208 weeks of pay. If a client ends up with a ten percent disability to their primary arm, worker’s comp pays 20.8 weeks compensation. 10% of […]
Should I accept an insurance settlement for a personal injury?
After sustaining a personal injury, an insurance company may reach out with a settlement amount. When facing an ocean of hospital bills and the prospect of a lengthy personal injury suit, it’s very tempted to accept the insurance settlement. Before accepting any settlement, you must understand the extent of the injury, length and costs of […]