7 Valid Reasons You Can Get Fired in Connecticut (And 7 Reasons Why You Can’t)
Connecticut is an at-will employment state. What this means for the employee is that, in general, an employer can fire you for any reason it wants to. Of course, there are limits and exceptions to this right, and not all job terminations are legal. Stanfield Bechtel Law is an experienced Connecticut employment...
Ask the Attorney: Will My Car Accident Case Actually Go to Court?
Court can be stressful and is often beset with delays. There is also the inherent risk that, despite making the best possible case, a jury will side with the defendant or the verdict will later be appealed. The most optimal scenario for a car accident victim is an out-of-court settlement that...
Red Flags: Signs of Dental Malpractice to Watch Out For
Dental patients trust their dentists and their assistants to provide safe and professional care. But in 2020 alone, over 2,000 malpractice lawsuits were filed against dentists, according to the National Practitioner Data Base. It’s critical to your health and finances that you understand some of the common red flags of dental...
Detecting Accounting Malpractice: Red Flags and Risk Mitigation Strategies
Accounting malpractice is a serious threat to the well-being of a business. Unfortunately, many companies find out there’s a problem only after it’s too late. Learning the various signs that accounting malpractice is occurring can save your business financial and legal problems. It can also help your organization adopt strategies to...
Exploring the Consequences of Legal Malpractice for Clients
Attorneys are trusted to advocate for the best interests of their clients, leveraging their experience and skills to seek the most advantageous outcome. Although no lawyer can absolutely guarantee the outcome of a particular case, every lawyer is expected to be competent, ethical, professional, and dedicated to the client. When this doesn’t...
How to Identify Signs of Legal Malpractice and Protect Your Rights
Legal malpractice is a serious threat to a client’s right to fair treatment and due process in the court system. Whether you have a civil or criminal case, you deserve a competent attorney who is dedicated to advocating for your best interests.
Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen....
Nursing Home Malpractice: Recognizing Abuse and Negligence in Care Facilities
Millions of Americans trust nursing homes to care for their elderly loved ones, but in so many cases, that trust is not honored. Although nursing homes have a legal duty to protect their residents, there are numerous ways in which they negligently fail to do so. Abuse and negligence in elderly care...
The 5 Employment Laws Every New Grad Should Know
If you’re a recent graduate about to enter the workforce for the first time, there’s an entire world of opportunity before you. We want to congratulate you on your achievements, but also prepare you with the legal knowledge you need to protect your rights. There are some recent updates to Connecticut and...
Unveiling the Impact of Accounting Malpractice on Businesses and Investors
Accounting malpractice doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It affects businesses and investors and, in turn, everyday people who are trying to provide for themselves and their families. For this reason, the courts allow victims to take civil action against those who are responsible for inaccurate financial reporting and other forms of...
When Trucks Fail: Safety Mechanisms Gone Wrong
Truck accidents can be caused by human error, such as distracted driving or overloading a truck beyond its recommended weight capacity. But many of these cases point to failed safety mechanisms, which usually means that the root cause lies with the manufacturer, inspector, or some other party that is less obvious than...