Driving while intoxicated, whether by alcohol or drugs, is one of Connecticut's most pressing road safety issues. For those who have fallen victim to these reckless behaviors, navigating the subsequent legal landscape can be intimidating. This blog aims to clarify…
As the number of accidents caused due to distracted driving increases, it is crucial that you have a knowledgeable attorney on your side. Distracted driving accidents can be caused due to the use of handheld electronic devices. The circumstances of…
Drunk or drugged drivers that cause personal injury or wrongful death need to be held responsible for their decision to drive. Our lawyers at Jackson O’Keefe have the knowledge and experience to pursue the legal responsibility of third parties for…
We were surprised to find that according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there was a 7.2% increase in vehicle-related fatalities in 2020 despite there being far fewer vehicles on the road due to COVID-19 protocols. That increase…
The defendant, Wright, allegedly sped through a stop sign and collided with the plaintiff’s vehicle, causing several injuries to the plaintiff. The Plaintiff alleged that the defendant was intoxicated at the time of the motor vehicle collision, and that earlier…
Hartford Superior Court jury awarded $2.8 million to a drunk driver who died instantly from hitting a tractor trailer pulled over on the side of the road. The jury apportioned 50% liability to the drunk driver, who had a blood…
The plaintiff brought suit against defendant for injuries he sustained when he was driving late at night, hit a patch of black ice, lost control of his vehicle and collided with a truck owned by the defendant that was parked…
The Appellate Court’s opinion states in part: “After receiving a report of the incident from the Burlington police department, Officer Stanley Murak of the Farmington police department stopped the defendant’s car after observing the vehicle swerving. Murak noticed that the…
In its decision released July 17, 2012, in part the Appellate Court stated: PETERS, J. To encourage the settlement of civil cases, General Statutes § 52-192a imposes sanctions on litigants who reject reasonable settlement offers by authorizing a trial court to…
CASE: Svitek v. Martin COURT: New Haven J.D., at New Haven DOC. NO.: CV10-6010196S DATE: May 25, 2012 A police officer possesses the discretion to tightly handcuff a driver who has been arrested for allegedly driving under the influence and…