On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | May 15, 2020 | Car Accidents
In 2016, 40,200 people in Connecticut and across the United States died in car accidents. That figure was provided by the National Safety Council, and it represented a 6% increase from 2015. There was also a 7% increase in traffic fatalities from 2014 to 2015. There...
On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Apr 21, 2020 | Car Accidents, Child Injury, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury
With most people at home right now, it is something of a surprise to see anyone doing much driving. Yet, the newly empty roads are offering people an old temptation: speed. According to a report from the New York Times, people now see the open roads as an opportunity...
On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Apr 3, 2020 | Car Accidents
Alcohol and driving can be a deadly mix; however, some Connecticut residents may have been involved in and may have sustained injuries from motor vehicle accidents. Although it is common knowledge that drinking and driving are not compatible, many people still get...
On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Feb 20, 2020 | Car Accidents
When your loved one is in a car accident, the only thing that matters to you is that they are okay. You might bring them ice packs for their sore joints, or a heating pad for their bruises. But do you know how to spot injuries that are not so obvious? A traumatic...
On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Dec 17, 2019 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury
Although the holiday season is a time of joy, the winter months present many unique challenges for drivers due to colder weather conditions, increased traffic, and reduced daylight. Even if you do not plan on traveling a great distance this holiday season, you should...
On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Nov 14, 2019 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury
The aftermath of a car accident is nothing short of chaos. Amidst this chaos, you will make and receive several phone calls. One of the first calls you receive will come from the at-fault party’s insurance provider. Although the insurance adjuster might seem helpful,...
On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Apr 10, 2019 | Car Accidents, Catastrophic Accidents, Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident, Firm News, Personal Injury
A cool spring day in Connecticut is a siren call to hardcore bikers and recreational riders alike. After months of wet weather and dreary snowfall, bikers are itching to dust off their helmets and plan a cruise across our state’s gorgeous coastal cities and rural...
On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Aug 30, 2018 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Sometimes, car crashes are so significant that the trauma is something most people can’t imagine. There may be unusual circumstances that lead to particularly gruesome injuries or deaths, which is something no one wants to have to be a witness to. In an Aug. 23...
On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Jul 30, 2018 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Taking the appropriate steps quickly after a motor vehicle accident will help preserve your right to the compensation you deserve for injuries and damages. Working with an experienced lawyer will greatly enhance your legal opportunities and the protection of your...
On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Jun 20, 2018 | Car Accidents, Firm News
If you were in a rollover crash, one of your most pressing concerns is likely how to prevent another rollover from affecting you ever again. You may be interested to know what has to happen for a rollover to occur, so you can better prepare your vehicle and yourself...
