Death of Motorcycle Driver and Serious Injury of Passenger Leads to Arrest of Dump Truck Driver & Filing of Lawsuit
The death of a motorcycle driver and serious injury to his passenger led to criminal charges against the driver of a garbage truck, and the filing of a civil lawsuit. Allison VanDerMaelen, the surviving passenger, filed a civil lawsuit when dash cam footage from inside the truck obtained by her attorneys, showed that the driver … Keep reading…
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…
Wrongful Death: Damages for Loss of Life’s Enjoyment
According to Connecticut law, when you file a wrongful death claim after your loved one’s passing, you are entitled to seek monetary damages for your loved one’s loss of life’s enjoyment. The attorney helping you file your wrongful death claim, will work with you to discuss what your loved one would have enjoyed doing if … Keep reading…
Compensation for the Death Itself in a Wrongful Death Case
According to Connecticut law, when you file a wrongful death claim after your loved one’s passing, you are entitled to seek monetary damages for the death itself. What does that mean? The attorney helping you file your wrongful death claim, will help you determine how much “fair, just, and reasonable” monetary damages to seek in … Keep reading…
Lost Earning Capacity in a Wrongful Death Case
According to Connecticut law, when you file a wrongful death claim after your loved one’s passing, you are entitled to seek monetary damages for lost wages less living expenses. What does that mean? The attorney helping you file your wrongful death claim, will help you determine how much income your loved one would have generated … Keep reading…
What Does It Mean to Seek Medical or Funeral Damages in a Wrongful Death Case?
According to Connecticut law, when you file a wrongful death claim after your loved one’s passing, you are entitled to seek monetary damages for medical and funeral expenses. But what does that mean exactly? You can seek damages for: Any costs related to ambulance, emergency care, surgical care, and medication surrounding the event of your … Keep reading…