How Expensive Is it to Hire a Car Accident Attorney?
Hiring a car accident attorney can feel like a big step, especially when you're unsure about the cost. After an accident, you may already be dealing with medical bills, car repairs, and time away from work, making the thought of legal expenses seem overwhelming. The good news is that working with an...
What You Need to Know About Slip and Fall Accidents on Ice and Snow
Winters in Connecticut bring icy sidewalks, snowy parking lots, and slippery driveways. While these conditions are a part of the season, they can also lead to serious injuries from slip and fall accidents. A single misstep on untreated ice or snow can leave you with pain, medical bills, and time away from...

Common Injuries in Motorcycle Accidents
Riding a motorcycle offers a sense of freedom and connection to the road that few other experiences can match. However, this freedom comes with risks. Motorcyclists are more exposed than other drivers, which often means injuries from an accident can be serious. Whether it’s a head injury from a sudden impact, a...

Dog Bite Statistics by Breed
Dogs bring joy to countless families, but even the friendliest canine can react aggressively under certain conditions. A bite can happen unexpectedly, leaving victims with physical injuries and emotional distress. These incidents serve as a reminder of the responsibility that comes with dog ownership and the importance of staying cautious around unfamiliar...

Sometimes the Holiday Season is ruined by a car accident: Luckily, the car accident attorneys at Stanfield Bechtel Law are here to help!
Happy Holidays from Stanfield Bechtel Law, your Connecticut car accident attorneys. During this Holiday Season people are filled with joy and excitement. We go out shopping, travel to spend time with family and friends, or simply drive around looking at all of the wonderful Holiday decorations around town. Unfortunately, with this increased...

My Lawyer Gave Me Bad Advice on a Business Deal, What Can I Do?
Anyone who owns a business trusts their attorney to give them solid legal counsel before proceeding with a deal. But the advice may end up being bad, resulting in disadvantageous terms, lost profits, and even unexpected liability. The law does not require lawyers to be perfect or to never give advice that...

My Attorney Gave Bad Trust/Estate Advice and Affected My Beneficiary Rights
Estate beneficiaries rely on attorneys to give them legally accurate and prudent advice for how to handle trusts and estates. Not only are their rights and interests at stake, but so are the wishes of the decedent as expressed through his or her estate plan. If you are a beneficiary whose...

Did You Get Fired and Not Get Your Paycheck?
Losing one’s job is bad news in any economy, but some employers make it unnecessarily difficult for their former employees to collect their final paychecks. This causes additional financial stress on individuals who need to suddenly secure new employment and who need the money to make ends meet until they do. Fortunately,...

Workplace Injury and OSHA: You May Have a Claim Against Someone Besides Your Employer
When someone gets injured on the job, one of the first things that may come to mind is pursuing a workers’ compensation claim. While filing one of these claims is essential to receiving the medical treatment and lost wages you need to recover, it is not necessarily the only option you have...

What is the Statute of Limitations in a Legal Malpractice Case?
If your lawyer has been negligent in your representation and this negligence, or malpractice, has caused you damages or the inability to recover compensation which you were otherwise entitled to, you have the right to pursue compensation for your losses by filing a legal malpractice lawsuit. However, there is not an unlimited...