Motor vehicle accidents can lead to a range of injuries, and among the most common are soft tissue injuries. These injuries affect the muscles, tendons and ligaments in the body and can be quite painful and debilitating. Knowing some common soft tissue injuries that...
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How can burns from car accidents affect your life?
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Aug 24, 2023 | Car Accidents
In the immediate aftermath of a car crash, you may check for broken bones or cuts. In fact, over 2 million people go to emergency rooms after car crashes each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One of the severe injuries that can result...
Do summer thunderstorms cause car accidents?
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Jun 29, 2023 | Car Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, car accidents increase in number every summer. Some of the accidents are due to more people heading out on road trips and more people under the influence after enjoying a fun day at the beach. However,...
How do you prove negligence in an auto accident case?
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Feb 27, 2023 | Car Accidents
When you suffer bodily harm or property damage in a car accident, you have the right to seek compensation for your losses. However, as the party filing the claim, you are responsible for proving the other person's negligence. The components of negligence Proving...
Mental health damage from a car accident
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Nov 11, 2022 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury
People do not always consider car accidents traumatic events, but there is the potential for significant psychological impact following a car wreck. While the physical body may not have visible scarring or deep wounds, the mind is different. Traumatic memories may...
How comparative negligence affects your compensation
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Oct 11, 2022 | Car Accidents, Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident
You probably want to receive compensation if you suffered an injury or property damage after a motor vehicle accident. However, Connecticut utilizes a modified comparative negligence law that might affect how much you receive for your injuries. According to...
What damages can I recover after a car accident?
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | May 15, 2022 | Car Accidents
Car accidents can result in devastating physical, emotional, and financial damages. When the cause of your accident is someone's carelessness, you have the right to file a claim or lawsuit for compensatory damages. Economic damages Economic damages are those losses...
Will Increased Distracted Driving Fines Reduce Connecticut Car Accidents?
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Mar 17, 2022 | Car Accidents, Truck Accidents
The effort to decrease car accident injuries is one that is ever ongoing. Authorities utilize education, road maintenance and even legislation to curb the number of vehicle-related fatalities that occur each year. Connecticut lawmakers attempt to do their part for...
Four surprising facts about Connecticut auto accident laws
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Feb 7, 2022 | Car Accidents
Auto accidents can happen with little to no warning. Despite how surprised you may be about your accident, you may also be surprised about some of the laws surrounding these accidents. Knowing about the laws related to your accident can improve the outcome of your...
Why do people resist the zipper merge?
by Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Jul 26, 2021 | Car Accidents
Anytime there isn’t snow on the ground is road construction season in Connecticut. That means delays, alternate routes and lane closures. Here’s a question you may have never thought about: What is the proper way to merge when a lane closure reduces two lanes down to...
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