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When a large truck or rig is moving fast thru downtown streets in many Connecticut cities Pedestrians walking in crosswalks and city streets may be unwitting victims of the big rigs. Contact with a big rig or truck can cause serious injury or death to a Pedestrian.  A common injury to a Pedestria...

Unfortunately, New Haven Connecticut saw the highest amount of pedestrian auto crash death cases in 2023.  New Haven is a very busy city with many students, workers and residents walking on the streets daily.  Distracted drivers, speeding without looking by inattentive drivers are the cause of th...

Alarmingly in the fairly small town of West Haven Connecticut there were 132 pedestrian deaths due to motor vehicle accidents in 2023.  This may be in large reason because of the many affordable housing homes which have many people walking out and about during the daytime and nigh time hours.  Us...

New Haven Connecticut unfortunately has had the highest rate of pedestrians being hit by motor vehicles in the State of Connecticut.  Trucks motoring thru New Haven trying to make deliveries or provide services may not be paying attention to people walking in streets or at cross walks which could...

Uber and Lyft drivers are all over are roads in Bridgeport Connecticut giving people rides or dropping off food.  Unfortunately these Uber or Lyft drivers are in a hurry to make deliveries and drop people off and may not pay attention to pedestrians or people walking at cross walks causing seriou...

Unfortunately Federal statistics show over the last few years show that accidents involving automobiles and pedestrians have been on a steep rise.  This is attributed to more traffic on the roadways, distracted driving and larger vehicles like SUV populating the roadways.  Folks be careful out th...

Wishing all our friends, colleagues and clients a happy, safe and joyous holiday season. Law Offices of Lauren Winer Beck   

Pedestrian safety on roadways is crucial, especially as accidents involving walkers continue to rise.  To stay safe, pedestrians should use crosswalks, stay alert(avoiding distractions like phones) and wear visible clothing, especially at night.  Drivers can help by yielding to pedestrians, adher...

Over the many years of practicing law one of the most important and often neglected areas is staying in touch with your clients on their cases.  What that means to me is if a client calls and has a question about her case call her back be respectful of her time and issues.  If there is something ...

To many times I have seen over the years when a person is injured after a car accident and goes to the Hospital that person does not disclose all injuries they are suffering from as a result of the accident.  The emergency room visit and record just after the accident is  most important and is so...

My office has seen an alarming number of auto accident cases where our clients are injured because the negligence of another auto driver but that driver has no insurance.  Now our client has to go under the provision of her policy called "uninsured motorist coverage."  This provision allows you t...

Because of the new Rideshare Apps with Uber, Lyft etc. and the ever increasing popularity and convenience of using Uber auto accident fatalities with Rideshare vehicles have increased over 3% over the last year reporting 987 deaths.  I am an experienced personal injury attorney who can help if a ...

Just wanted to wish all a happy Juneteenth.  Let us all respect each other and be thankful for a great diverse community we live in.  

Great website  http://brainline.org where you can get help and information about traumatic brain injury and PTSD.  The site has  personal stories from people suffering from TBI or PTSD.  It also can direct you to caregivers and health care providers.  

A Jury in Philadelphia Pennsylvania returned a verdict of $5.4 Million Dollars in favor of a bicyclist  against the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for a defective roadway that was left unrepaired.  The  bicyclist suffered traumatic brain injury due to the accident.  Highways and roadwa...

A 35 year old  Minnesota mother and wife suffered brain damage and loss of one leg as a result of a collision with a semi-tractor trailer truck which pulled out into the highway into thick fog. Once again the devastation from an auto collision with a large semi tractor trailer truck causes seriou...

In the aftermath of a car accident, victims often face a myriad of physical injuries, but what about the less visible cognitive impairments?  Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) sustained in a car accident can have profound and long-lasting effects on cognitive function, impacting various aspects of d...

An 85 year old women in the Bronx New York won a $1,500,000.00 settlement after she was struck by a van attempting to cross a roadway.  The woman suffered a skull fracture and brain hemorrhaging which led to a neurocognitive disorder that affected her long-term and short-term memory.  Traumatic b...

According to Bishopaccountability.org the average settlement for "clergy sex abuse" victims is $268,000.00.  However, some survivors have been awarded larger sums into the millions.  Settlements in a child abuse sex case vary based on multiple factors, including: The severity or duration of th...

A jury in Las Vegas awarded a bicyclist who was struck by motor vehicle 14 million dollars for severe and life changing injuries he sustained to his shoulder, neck and chest.  A bicyclist has little protection against a two ton motor vehicle operating negligently and unwilling to be aware of bicy...

In Suffolk County New York a woman who was struck by vehicle at night and suffered traumatic brain injury got a record breaking settlement of $13,500,000.00.  As a personal injury lawyer I am well aware of the dangers pedestrians face from fast moving cars where drivers are distracted and do not ...

In January of 2024 a motorcyclist in Pennsylvania was awarded by a jury  25 Million dollars in damages due to the negligence of tractor trailer truck which caused life sustaining and permanent injuries. As a personal injury attorney I know how dangerous it can be for motorcyclists who have little...

A Jury in California awarded a woman 5.4 Million dollars in damages against the well known retailer Ross Dress For Less due to her falling on the floor at one of their stores due to wax build up which was negligently allowed to remain on the floor and no warnings were given by the Store to custom...

As a personal injury attorney, I understand the profound impact that sexual assault can have on survivors. It is an egregious violation of one's safety and dignity, often leaving lasting physical, emotional and psychological scars.  In Many cases, these assaults in places where we should feel saf...

INTRODUCTION: Trucking accidents are among the most devastating incidents on the road, often resulting in severe injuries, property damage, and even fatalities. In the aftermath of such accidents, victims and their families are left grappling with physical, emotional and financial burdens. As a ...