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Can I Sue If I Was Injured as a Passenger in Someone Else’s Car? May 19, 2026 - 11:18 amThe sudden screech of tires, the jarring impact, and the shocking sight of a damaged vehicle leave you with more than just physical injuries. In an instant, your sense of safety on Connecticut roads, whether you were riding in the passenger seat on a high-speed corridor like Interstate 95 in New Haven or navigating local […]
Should You Seek Medical Attention After an Accident Even If You Don’t Think You’re Hurt?
/by The Dodd Law Firm, LLCYou’ve been bitten by a dog, fallen on a slick patch of pavement outside a business, or been hit by a car. Although your pride might be hurt and you’re a little scared, you otherwise feel physically fine. What’s your next step? You might think that you just need to go home and rest until […]
Is Poor Lighting an Adequate Cause for Liability in a Slip-and-Fall Case?
/by The Dodd Law Firm, LLCSlip-and-fall accidents are unfortunately very common. While many accidents leave victims with nothing more than a bruised ego and a little soreness, some have far more serious consequences. Some slip-and-fall victims suffer traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, spinal cord damage, and other serious injuries. When this happens, it is important to seek fair and full […]
Who Is Liable in a Connecticut Rideshare (Uber) Accident?
/by The Dodd Law Firm, LLCRidesharing has caused a huge upset in the transportation industry, completely changing how people get around. However, with any major change in an industry comes new legal challenges. From the very beginning, rideshare users had questions—who’s responsible for accident damage? Do claims go through the driver’s personal insurance, and what happens if they deny it […]
Increased Risk of Cancer for Firefighters
/by The Dodd Law Firm, LLCFirefighters put their lives on the line every single day to protect their communities. In addition to the immediate risk of being caught in a fire, firefighters face additional health risks. Constant exposure to smoke and hazardous chemicals puts them at a substantially higher risk of developing cancer. Those who develop an illness as a […]
Vaping Injuries
/by The Dodd Law Firm, LLCVaping is a trend that has exploded in popularity during the last decade, attracting teenagers and adults alike. However, it has caused a huge range of health issues and injuries. It has a reputation for being less risky than smoking and even a healthy way to stop smoking, but as injuries continue to pile up, […]