Torrington Legal Blog
What obligations do store owners have to keep customers safe?
While shopping in a Connecticut store, you sustained an injury. You feel uncertain about whether the store owner bears responsibility for the harm you suffered, so you do not know if you have a personal injury case. Chron describes safety factors that business owners...
Resolving a worker’s compensation dispute
Some states use private insurance companies to provide workers’ compensation plans to employers. But in Connecticut, the Department of Administrative Services administers all workers’ compensation claims against the state’s self-insurance policy. This means that...
Is it true that squatters can claim land in Connecticut?
Old laws that intended to encourage productive land use and discourage vacant land still apply in Connecticut and other states. Adverse possession may give someone the right to claim your property without a sale or without your permission if they have been actively...
What is negligent entrustment?
Car accidents are typically just that: accidents. They often result from a moment of inattentiveness or even unintentional carelessness on the part of one who otherwise is a capable driver. Knowing that the drivers you typically encounter on Connecticut's roads...
What factors influence child custody in Connecticut?
When you divorce as a parent, your child's well-being is the utmost concern. For many families, sharing custody gives children for a healthy, stable relationship with both parents. Review the factors that influence child custody decisions in Connecticut as you make a...
The pardon process in Connecticut law
A criminal conviction in Connecticut carries consequences that can last for years. For young people, a felony or misdemeanor charge could impact employment in some positions, and it could affect the availability of federal grants for colleges. In certain situations, a...
DUI penalty increases your risk of distracted driving
A charge of driving under the influence of alcohol may carry with it a range of penalties as impaired driving is identified as a dangerous activity that puts other people in harm's way. Given this, most people would not think that one of the penalties a driver might...
What are the benefits of a home inspection?
Although it may seem redundant at times, home inspections are often beneficial for those looking to buy a house. Checking for potential safety issues and evaluating the price of the home can help you make the best deal possible. Preventing safety problems According to...
Just how dangerous is eating and drinking while driving?
Past posts on this blog detailed the dangers posed by drowsy drivers. On top of that potential threat, you also no doubt understand the risks posed to you and others on Connecticut's roads by drunk drivers. Yet distracted drivers may be an even greater threat than...
Forklift operators are vulnerable to 4 injuries
If you have a forklift operator’s certificate, you have made a smart career decision. While your forklift abilities make you eligible for many different jobs, they may also put you at risk of sustaining a potentially life-altering injury. Many injured forklift...
