In a quarterly newsletter put out last year, I detailed the reasons why a personal injury case can take so long to resolve. The takeaway from the article was that there can be multiple causes for a case’s lengthy lifespan, and one explanation may be…
While we had a relatively mild start to winter, these past few weeks have brought snow, ice and freezing temperatures to Connecticut. Unfortunately, these wintry conditions can pose a very real danger for those walking outside after a storm. Slip and fall cases spike during…
Before the start of any jury trial, the lawyers in the case must pick the jury. The jury selection process is known as “voir dire.” The selection of your jury has a direct impact on the outcome of your trial, and is therefore a crucial…
Due to the risk and expense associated with jury trials, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) has become a popular alternative to resolving personal injury lawsuits. The two most common forms of ADR are arbitrations and mediations. My clients sometimes confuse these two terms, so I think…
Over the past several decades, both government agencies and non-governmental organizations have launched numerous campaigns to warn the American public of the dangers of drunk driving. Such efforts have been both successful and extremely worthwhile- drunk driving fatalities have decreased by 36% from 1991 to…
One of the most frustrating aspects of any personal injury case is the length of time it can take to resolve. Every case is different, but it is not unusual for a personal injury case to take several years from the date of injury to…