No matter where you are driving in New England, you should take every precaution to keep you and your passengers safe. Serious accidents happen every day throughout the region, but accidents are reported on some roads more frequently than on others. Interstate 95 – one of the nation’s busiest and deadliest freeways – crosses Connecticut […]
Proving fault in a car accident is important not only for your ability to recover compensation, but also for the amount of compensation that you may receive. Connecticut follows the modified comparative negligence rule for determining fault and awarding damages. Under this rule: You must be 50 percent or less at fault for the accident […]
In just one second, your family will never be the same again. The negligent and reckless actions of another driver have resulted in the death of your loved one in a fatal car accident. While nothing can ever fully compensate for this, by filing a wrongful death claim with the help of a skilled and […]
After seeking medical attention, the next step in the process is to consult with an experienced car accident lawyer regarding protecting your right to compensation. You should not have to incur out of pocket expenses suffered due to the negligence of another individual. At the injury firm of Wocl Leydon, we will investigate your claim […]
Working with your car insurance company, or the insurance company of another individual who caused your accident can be confusing. While the insurance agent that you deal with may appear to be on your side at times, you have to remember insurance companies are always out to protect their financial interests, not yours. Do not […]
When a person is involved in a motor vehicle accident, it is reasonable to expect that the at-fault driver has the auto insurance they are required by law to carry. There are unfortunate circumstances in which the at-fault driver does not have any liability insurance coverage, or enough coverage to compensate you for your injuries […]
Car accidents can be a traumatic and confusing situation for all those involved. It’s essential that victims know what steps to take right after a car accident, and what to expect later. Your actions in the days following a car accident can make a huge impact on your health and your ability to recover compensation […]
It’s that time of year to travel, to be with family and to gather around a large table and feast on all of our favorite holiday dishes. No doubt the center piece of the table will involve (for most of you) a large golden brown bird. Many of you will have that beautiful fowl prepared […]
Once you get your little ghosts, goblins, ballerinas, astronauts, pirates and Transformers dressed up and they have their plastic Jack-O-Lanterns ready to fill with candy, it’s the perfect time to review some Halloween safety tips to help make the “most haunted night if the year” full of treats and not full of tricks. To help […]
Drivers in Connecticut were involved in more than 125,000 collisions last year. And, according to a recent study, there have already been more than 38,000 crashes in 2018. Learn more about Dangerous Roads in Bridgeport and Fairfield in this article. Connecticut Dangerous Roads Connecticut has some of the most beautiful roads. They wind across the […]