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...
Navigating Personal Injury Contingency Fee Agreements
Personal injury lawyers usually accept cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that the client doesn’t have to pay the attorney’s legal fees up front; rather, the attorney is compensated from the jury award or a settlement later in the case. In Connecticut, the contingency fee allowable in a personal...
Twenty-Five Percent Attorney
We practice personal injury, though you may not know that yet. We do not spend a lot of money on billboards, but that is why we thought it over and decided where we can make the most difference is to be able to work hard for our clients and take less of...
Stanfield Bechtel Law Secures MultiMillion Dollar Settlement in Truck Crash Case
Stanfield Bechtel Law pursued a claim against the trucking company and its driver, and recently reached a multimillion-dollar settlement. Follow the link to learn more: Stanfield Bechtel Law Secures MultiMillion Dollar Settlement in Truck Crash Case - Law Firm Newswire
Truck Driver Fatigue Can Lead to Big Injuries
Truck drivers operate large vehicles and are often behind the wheel for many hours at a time. Although regulations are in place to limit how much time drivers can spend on the road, many drivers and trucking companies disregard these rules. Any sort of fatigued driving puts others at risk and the...
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...
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...