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My sister's old PTSD got worse after a Waterbury Uber assault, will they blame her?
It depends, but no one gets to erase what happened just because she had PTSD before. In Connecticut, she can still...
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What happens if I admitted fault after a Waterbury grain truck crash?
The worst mistake is thinking one bad sentence - "I'm sorry," "I didn't see him," "this might be on me" -...
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What evidence do I need to prove Greenwich or Connecticut caused my highway crash?
It depends - and the insurer will tell you it's basically impossible unless you have perfect proof. That is the...
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What happens if I settle my Greenwich crash claim before doctors know my future disability?
The worst mistake people make is signing a release before the long-term picture is clear. From the insurance...
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Two insurers keep blaming each other after my New Haven crash, is it too late?
In Connecticut, injury claims with two drivers or two insurers involved often settle anywhere from $25,000 to...
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Too late to sue over a recalled airbag that worsened my Connecticut crash injuries?
Yes, it can become too late, and if you miss the deadline the court can throw the case out even if the airbag was...
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Can my boss cut my hours for filing workers' comp after an Uber crash?
Picture this: you're riding in an Uber down East Main Street in Waterbury near Crosby High School during...
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How much can lost dashcam footage cost after a Bridgeport work crash?
The one thing your insurer is hoping you never find out is this: missing evidence can change a Connecticut injury...
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My 17-year-old got crushed at work in Bridgeport what do we do now?
You have up to 1 year from the work injury to file a written Connecticut workers' comp claim, but do not wait a year...
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How do I prove fault when Connecticut insurers blame each other after a pileup?
The biggest money leak is missing evidence that ties each driver or company to a specific mistake, because in...
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I fixed my kid's bike after a New Haven crash, did I ruin the case?
The adjuster is about to ask, "Do you still have the bike and scene photos?" Your answer matters because missing...
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Should I accept the truck insurer's offer or demand the driver logs first?
Send a spoliation letter and evidence-preservation demand immediately - preferably within days, not weeks, of the...
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My coworker said holding out always gets more in New Haven, true?
After Connecticut's recent push to move civil cases faster with tighter court scheduling and settlement conferences,...
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Does Medicare mean I can't get a New Haven injury settlement?
No - the worst case is that Medicare gets paid back out of your settlement, not that your claim disappears. That...
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Did I already miss a Medicare lien deadline after my New Haven crash settlement?
The worst mistake is believing the insurer when it says, "Just sign the Medicare repayment form now and deal with it...
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Is filing workers' comp in Norwalk worth it if my boss says use my insurance?
In New York, you usually have only 30 days to give written notice for a work injury. In Connecticut, the bigger...
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Key Terms

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post-accident drug test
A positive, refused, or missing drug test after a crash can change who pays, how much gets paid, and how hard an...
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event data recorder
In Connecticut, you generally have 2 years from a crash to file an injury lawsuit under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584,...
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nuclear verdict
A nuclear verdict can change the value of a case overnight because it usually means a jury awarded damages far...
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general release
You usually see this near the end of a settlement check packet, in a claims letter, or as a form your insurer or the...
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reptile theory
A trial strategy that urges jurors to punish unsafe conduct by focusing on community safety and danger prevention....
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bill of lading
Think of it like the receipt, address label, and instruction sheet that travel with a shipment. When goods are...
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electronic logging device
A lot of money can turn on what this record shows after a truck crash. When a commercial driver's hours, speed, and...
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failure to warn
Miss this, and a dangerous product can get blamed on your own mistake instead of bad instructions or missing...
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FMCSA regulations
You may see this in a crash report, a trucking company letter, or a lawyer's request for records: "possible...
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motor carrier
A business or person that transports passengers or property by vehicle for compensation or as part of its commercial...
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settlement breakdown
Where did all the settlement money go? A settlement breakdown is the itemized explanation of how a settlement check...
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broker authority
You just got a letter that says the company involved in a truck crash was acting under "broker authority," not as...
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commercial driver's license
A special license required to operate certain large, heavy, or hazardous vehicles for work. "Special" means it comes...
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cargo securement
What does it mean when a truck's load wasn't properly secured? It means the freight, equipment, or materials on a...
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owner-operator
Insurance companies and defense lawyers often use this label to suggest there was only a small independent trucker...
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leased driver
Are you wondering whether the truck driver who hit you actually worked for the company whose name was on the...
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covenant not to sue
This can protect your settlement money and keep a case from blowing up after you get paid. When one person or...
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hours of service
What trips people up most is that these rules are not just about how long a truck driver can be behind the wheel;...
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overweight violation
A vehicle is in overweight violation when its actual loaded weight exceeds a legal weight limit. "Actual loaded...
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driver qualification file
What records does a trucking company have to keep to prove a commercial driver was actually qualified to be on the...
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naturalization process
Like moving from being a long-term tenant to becoming the owner of the house, this is the legal path a non-citizen...
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cancellation of removal
A judge's power to stop deportation and let someone stay. That sounds simple, but the parts are brutal. "Judge's...
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