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Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that improves lives by partnering with families to create affordable homeownership possibilities.  Habitat CFC has a well-earned reputation for building homes for contributing, taxpaying community members. Since 1985 Habitat has dedicated 281 homes...

It happens fast. One moment you're walking to work or school, and the next you're waking up in a hospital bed after being struck by a vehicle. In Waterbury, pedestrian accidents—especially near East Main Street, Chase Avenue, and Brass Mill Center—are all too common, and the consequences can be c...

 New Haven's walkable downtown, college traffic, and busy intersections make it a hotspot for pedestrian accidents. Every year, people are injured near Yale's campus, Whalley Avenue, and Chapel Street—and many of them suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).As a personal injury attorney helping cl...

Getting hit by a car is every pedestrian's nightmare—but for many in Bridgeport, it's a devastating reality. Whether you were struck crossing Boston Avenue, Park Avenue, or near the Downtown Transit Center, one of the most dangerous and long-lasting injuries you could suffer is a traumatic brain ...

Sidewalks are supposed to provide a safe path for pedestrians. But when they're uneven, cracked, or raised due to tree roots or poor maintenance, they can pose a serious tripping hazard. If you've been injured after falling on an uneven sidewalk, you may be wondering who's responsible—and whether...

It's a common scenario: a pedestrian crosses the street, not in a marked crosswalk, and gets hit by a car. Understandably, one of the first questions that comes up is, “Do I still have a case?” The short answer is: maybe — and you should talk to a lawyer before assuming you don't.Connecticut Law ...

If your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim has been denied, don't panic — many claims are initially denied, but are later approved at the hearing stage. The next step is appearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), and knowing what to ex...

In recent years, Connecticut highways have become increasingly dangerous, with a sharp rise in fatal crashes. According to state data, highway deaths have surged due to factors such as speeding, distracted driving, and impaired motorists. This troubling trend highlights the urgent need for all dr...

When you've been injured in an accident in Connecticut, the financial stress can feel overwhelming. Medical bills pile up, lost wages add to the burden, and the insurance company's first settlement offer may seem like a lifeline. However, accepting the initial offer is often a costly mistake. Her...

Insurance Company Bad Faith in Claims Handling in Connecticut: What You Need to Know When you file an insurance claim, you expect your insurance company to act in good faith, honoring the terms of your policy and providing a fair settlement. Unfortunately, some insurance companies engage in bad ...

If you've been injured in an accident, you might assume the insurance company will fairly compensate you for your losses. Unfortunately, that's rarely the case. As a personal injury attorney in Stratford, CT, I've seen firsthand how insurance companies delay, deny, and underpay valid claims. Here...

Being hit by a car or truck as a pedestrian is a terrifying experience that can leave you with serious injuries, mounting medical bills, and uncertainty about your rights.  If you have been struck by a vehicle while walking in Stratford or anywhere in Fairfield County, Connecticut, you may be ent...

Several delivery truck companies have faced several high-profile truck accident settlements, including $165 million for a deadly crash in New Mexico, $100 million for a fatal bus collision in California, $30 million for a head-on collision in Texas, $8 million for a rear-end collision in Las Vega...

A Jury in Gwinnett County Georgia awarded 16.2 Million dollars to a family of a child who was hit by a delivery van  for Amazon Logistics and its delivery service partner Thompson and Carter Entities LLC, d/b/a Fly Fellow Logistics. The child was crossing the street on his electric bike when he w...

With the rise in online shopping, FedEx trucks are everywhere, increasing the risk of pedestrian accidents. Due to tight delivery schedules, drivers may speed, failed to yield, or become distracted, leading to serious injuries. If you have been hit by a FedEx truck in Connecticut, you may be enti...

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...