Connecticut Legal Issues Blog
Teens more likely to crash when schools start early in the day
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that teenagers in junior and senior high sleep 8 to 10 hours. If they do not, they are liable to become inattentive and distracted behind the wheel the next morning. If you were injured in Connecticut in a car crash...
Family law decisions affect taxes as well
Many Connecticut couples going through a divorce do not understand how the decisions being made currently may affect them in the future. Child custody is one of the most contentious aspects of family law, as parents struggle to gain equal custody or fair child support...
Factors used to determine child custody post divorce
Each family in Connecticut is unique and no one besides the family really knows the dynamics inside the house. There may be outward appearances that seem similar to other families, but that does not mean every family is the same. How people parent their children...
Red-light cameras: advantages and disadvantages
Running a red light may not be the most significant traffic violation, but it can lead to serious crashes. If you were injured by a red-light runner, then you may have good grounds for a personal injury claim here in Connecticut. An attorney may gather the necessary...
The potential penalties faced for drug crime charges
Penalties for drug crimes can be alarmingly high in Connecticut and throughout the nation. Fines for drug possession charges can be steep and overwhelming and accused individuals also face jail time and possible stiff prison terms. Drug charges can change an...
Challenging a breathalyzer test may be part of a criminal defense
Drunk driving charges are serious criminal charges that can result in stiff penalties and consequences for the accused individual. Drivers facing drunk driving charges may be facing jail time, fines and the administrative consequences of a drunk driving charge which...
Understanding who will get what in the divorce
Property division can be a challenging aspect of any divorce so it is useful to be familiar with how property is divided during the divorce process. Having a firm understanding of the property division process in Connecticut can help spouses divorcing there prioritize...
Distracted driving laws in Connecticut
Distracted driving can lead to serious car accidents that harm victims and their families which is why it should always be avoided. Unfortunately, distracted driving behaviors include a variety of behaviors drivers engage in everyday which do not make them any less...
Different personal injury damages protect car accident victims
A variety of helpful and important damages are available through a personal injury claim for damages that can assist victims of car accidents and other types of accidents with their injuries and damages. Victims of car accidents may suffer physical, financial and...
Product liability law provides justice for injured consumers
When people purchase a product at a store, they make a reasonable assumption that it is safe for its intended use. If they take the product home, use it correctly and are injured due to a dangerous defect in the product, they deserve to be compensated for their...
