At the Maddox Law Firm, we are constantly involved, in one way or another, with preparing for deposition or trial testimony. After attending an expert’s deposition last week, I was jarred into thinking again, (and again), about how to help people to testify...
Year: 2017
How Much Is A Pain-Free Day Worth To You?
My knees used to hurt every day. Sometimes they hurt for almost the entire day. It’s wear and tear; 52 years of just plain old ordinary use, on top of decades of running, bike-riding and jumping rope in order to fight for something that feels like fitness. So, I...
Our People & Durable Solutions
I saw Gary* for the first time in many years last week. He actually said “Hey Matt” and reached out to shake my hand as he was being arraigned next to a public defender. It disturbed me to see Gary there. I met him approximately twenty-three years ago. He was still...
The Connecticut Auto Accident Law Group Becomes CSI: New Canaan
This Saturday, July 15th, at the New Canaan Sidewalk Sale and Village Fair, The Maddox Law Firm will become CSI New Canaan! Look for the Maddox Team Tent right in front of our offices at 125 Elm Street in New Canaan, starting at 9:00 AM. Get finger printed, step up...
What Does Independence Day Mean To You?
I do love apple pie. Homemade apple pie with vanilla ice cream. That warm crust and cinnamon and the superbly cold ice cream all mixed together in one enormous bite. Followed by, really, only a few more enormous bites until it’s gone and I mourn in a horribly...
The Bill Cosby Case And How We Tell Stories In Court
I’m writing this two days after the diverse group of Maryland jurors who were asked to decide the Bill Cosby Case decided that they couldn’t decide. They were a hung jury. I followed the Cosby case pretty closely. The complex combination of a sexual...
Does Your Law Firm Overbook?
You reserved your seat months in advance for a very important trip. It’s vital that you reach your destination as planned. You’re at the gate and suddenly YOUR LAW FIRM announces over a public address system that there are too many clients ticketed for the trip. The...
Beyonce, Adele, Bruno Mars And Your Lawyer
If your trial lawyer were a musician, could he win a Grammy? How about a Grammy nomination? Would there at least be a kind word from one of the presenters? I watched a recorded 60 Minutes piece last night about Beyoncé, Adele and Bruno Mars. Whether you’re a fan of...
Immigration Status And The Right To Sue For Injuries
If you’ve suffered serious injuries in an accident, don’t let your immigration status stop you from bringing a claim in court. The Courts of the United States are open to citizens and non-citizens alike. Your immigration status in the United States has no effect on...
Burdens Of Proof: Preponderance Of Evidence
Burden of proof is what your lawyer has to do in order to prove your case. It’s the legal system’s challenge: if what you say is true, then prove it, and here’s what you have to do in order to prove it. In a separate post, I wrote about Proof Beyond a Reasonable...