Stamford Day Care Center Wrongful Death
Tragically, a two month old infant lost her life while under the care of a Stamford day care center earlier in July. This child’s manner of death was investigated by the Chief Medical Examiner and found to be blunt force trauma to the head. The police are currently investigating this case to determine whether criminal … Keep reading…
New Connecticut Supreme Court Ruling Allows For Parental Loss of Consortium
A Connecticut Supreme Court ruling on September 28 overturned a longstanding precedent on loss of consortium claims in a wrongful death case. Historically, spouses could seek damages for the loss of consortium for their spouse provided they were married at the time of the accident. The Supreme Court’s latest decision allows for claims where minor … Keep reading…
What Damages Can You Seek In a Wrongful Death Case
If you are hiring an attorney for a loved one’s estate as the result of a possible wrongful death claim, it is important to know what damages you can seek under Connecticut state law. Wrongful death damages are broken into two categories: Economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages: 1. Reasonable and necessary medical and funeral … Keep reading…