Connecticut Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Law Blog

Most people try to be safe and cautious drivers, so many never expect to be involved in a car accident. Unfortunately, there is nothing that a safe driver can do to avoid encountering a negligent or reckless driver. For those who were involved in an accident and are now suffering from a serious injury -- such as a brain injury -- recognizing symptoms, getting treatment and covering related expenses is a top priority. In Connecticut, victims often find that pursuing personal injury claims can be helpful for addressing some of these needs.

A brain injury is the result of an impact to the brain, interfering with normal brain function. While most people might associate brain injuries with physical hits to the head, a sudden jolt can also cause a brain injury. This means that even if a person does not hit his or her head on anything in a car accident, the force of the impact can still cause a brain injury. Vehicle collisions are one of the most common causes of brain injuries.

Connecticut is leading a nationwide effort to help prevent the tragedy of wrongful convictions.

Thanks to a flood of new scientific evidence that calls previous convictions into question, several states have passed laws to manage the use of prisoner testimony. In July, Connecticut was the first to enact a statewide database for jailhouse testimony and safeguards for using it responsibly.

Before you become involved in a Connecticut lawsuit over a trip and fall or slip and fall, here's what you need to know:

First things first - If you're served with a Connecticut Order of Relief from Abuse, you'll have to obey it at least until you're represented by an experienced law firm at a hearing to argue against the order.