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Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP
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Firm's Profile Articles Published by Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP
Connecticut Rules For The 'Spite Fence'
Neighborly interactions can be less than neighborly at times.
Read ArticleBefore You Fight the State of City Hall – Give Them Notice
The time and requirements to take legal action against municipalities may vary considerably depending on the exact case.
Read ArticleSave Yourself the Hassle: Call BEFORE You Dig
Digging even a few inches in the wrong spot may impact your health and wallet.
Read ArticleUnderinsured And Dangerous
How not complying with your policy's provision could result in the dismissal of your case...
Read ArticleAvoiding Motorcycle Accidents
Here are important facts about Motorcycle Accident Prevention. Remember to Share the Road with Cyclists and Motorcycles.
Read ArticleThe Ins-and-Outs of the Connecticut's Motor-Vehicle Point System
Have you ever wondered how many points you receive on your driver's license for rolling through that stop sign?
Read ArticlePreventing Medical Errors Related to Prescription Medication
Take the proper steps to avoid becoming a victim of medication errors.
Read ArticleStrategies for Dealing with Insurance Company Claim's Adjusters
How insurance companies try to deny or not pay you full value for your claim and what you can do about it.
Read ArticleSobriety Checkpoints in Connecticut - Rules and Obligations
What police must do to make DUI spot checks constitutionally permissible.
Read ArticleIssues in Connecticut Dog Bite Cases, Liability and What You May Do
A surprising liability twist in dog attack cases and who may be responsible for the damages.
Read ArticleDram Shop Liability in Connecticut and Drunk Driving Accidents
Obtaining additional compensation in certain cases when hit by a drunken driver.
Read ArticleHow to Protect Yourself from under Insured and Non Insured Drivers When You Are Injured in an Accident
How to get money when you are injured in a motor vehicle accident case when the at fault driver has little or no insurance.
Read ArticleParental Liability In Alcohol Cases Involving Minors
What problems does a parent face in hosting a party for minors where alcohol is served?
Read ArticleAvoiding Hazardous Springtime Driving Conditions
April showers and melting snow bring hydroplaning situations and accident conditions.
Read ArticleSecrets Lawyers Want to Keep from You When Committing Legal Malpractice
Unfortunately a small percentage of any type of profession whether legal, medical or otherwise commit professional malpractice. So what secrets does your attorney want to conceal from you while committing professional negligence.
Read ArticleThe Most Common Causes of Wrongful Death Cases
Wrongful death can occur in a number of circumstances, which include.
Read ArticlePreserving Your Evidence to Increase the Value of Your Personal Injury Case
Determining who was at fault in your personal injury, accident or injury case can sometimes be determined by physical evidence-something you can touch, see, or examine, as opposed to just describing or talking about it. There are a number of things that should be done to help improve the value of your case.
Read ArticlePreparing to Testify for Your Connecticut Personal Injury Case
No matter how well prepared you are, it is impossible to predict what will happen when you give sworn testimony under oath for your personal injury lawsuit. The best advice you can have is to relax, be yourself, take your time and give all answers truthfully and to the best of your knowledge.
Read ArticlePost Traumatic Stress Disorder in a Personal Injury Case
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an emotional illness that affects men, women and children of any age. PTSD originates when a person endures a horrific or life-threatening event in which they experience intense fear, horror and helplessness.
Read ArticleSpinal Cord Injuries in Connecticut
Usually injuries to the spinal cord, as opposed to a spinal fracture, do not result in a cut through the spinal cord but instead they crush the thin extension of nerve cells that are surrounded by the vertebrae.
Read ArticleHow You Can Bolster Your Loss of Income Claim
One of the many elements of your personal injury case or accident claim is the amount of income that you lose as a result of the negligence of another. The calculation of your loss of income can be either very easy or extremely complicated, so it is a good idea to follow the following suggestions:
Read ArticleHow to Properly Document Your Personal Injury Case to Maximize Your Financial Recovery
Document all evidence and matters related to your car accident, motor vehicle accident or personal injury case so that the information can be reviewed and used by your attorney in helping to properly develop your case to get you more money. Specifically, you should at least do the following:
Read ArticleHow to Get Better Health Care Concerning Your Connecticut Personal Injury Case
When you are a patient with a serious injury, medical malpractice case, condition, or other health care challenge, there are many things you can do to get the best care from your medical providers. What you must remember is that you are the captain of your health care team, and, ultimately, it is you who makes the decisions that affect your care and treatment.
Read ArticleHow Returning to the Site of Your Accident Can Get You More Money for Your Connecticut Personal Injury Case
If you have been involved in some kind of accident-whether it is a motor vehicle accident, a slip and fall accident, or an accident whereby you received some type of injury through someone else's fault-you should return as soon as possible to the site where you were injured (preferably by the next day).
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