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How to Prove Distracted Driving in a Connecticut Auto Accident CaseJuly 2, 2025 - 2:45 pmEvery day, countless individuals are affected by auto accidents, and a significant portion of these incidents stems from a preventable cause: distracted driving. Distracted driving refers to any activity that diverts a driver’s attention from the primary task of safe vehicle operation. This can range from texting or talking on a cell phone to eating, […]
Common Legal Issues When Children Are Involved in Car Accidents
/by The Dodd Law Firm, LLCCar accidents are stressful for everyone involved, but the situation becomes even more difficult when children are affected. In Connecticut, dealing with the legal aspects of these cases can be particularly challenging. For parents and guardians, understanding the legal issues that come up when children are involved in car accidents is essential. Let us help […]
What to Expect During a Deposition for Your Connecticut Auto Accident Case
/by The Dodd Law Firm, LLCIf you’re involved in an auto accident in Connecticut, depositions might be part of the legal process you’ll go through as you seek compensation. A deposition is a formal meeting where involved parties are required to answer questions under oath about the accident. The purpose is to gather information that could be used in court. […]
Understanding Connecticut’s Modified Comparative Negligence Standard
/by The Dodd Law Firm, LLCIf you’ve suffered an injury because of someone else’s negligence, you may have heard of the term “modified comparative negligence.” Victims who live in Connecticut should familiarize themselves with this concept, as it may play an important role in their claim. If you are partially at fault for the accident in which you were injured, […]
A Landmark Victory for Injured Workers: The Cochran Decision and the Restoration of Total Disability Benefits in Connecticut
/by The Dodd Law Firm, LLCBy Attorney James H. McColl, Jr. Christmas Eve 2024 brought a significant and welcome gift to injured workers in Connecticut. The Connecticut Supreme Court, in the case of Cochran v. State of Connecticut, issued a landmark decision that restores critical protections within the workers’ compensation system. This ruling overturns a previous Appellate Court decision that […]
Who is At Fault in a Highway On-Ramp Collision?
/by The Dodd Law Firm, LLCOn-ramp accidents occur when a slower-moving vehicle comes up against the high-speed flow of highway traffic. The driver entering the highway has to match the speed of the vehicles already there while also finding a safe gap to merge. Distractions or mistakes in judging the speed and distance of other cars can easily lead to […]