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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Connecticut on
Q: Wife had truck driving accident Nov 24 ,2020.We terminated our present attorney today

The attorney has no trial procedure posted , did not have a game plan. We terminated him immediately;

Wife had fractured ribs..spinal injury.left rotator cuff injuries. Trial is scheduled for Sept 2024.

Trucking company will contest ,has Zurich Insurance 2,500 million liability... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 16, 2024

A Connecticut attorney could probably answer your question with firsthand knowledge of local firms ("Who is good at this type of litigation," you ask). But the format here does not allow for attorneys to solicit. It's only for Q & A. You'd need to reach out to attorneys on... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Car Accidents for Connecticut on
Q: Airbags didn’t deploy when I was hit on the highway. Do I have a case?

I currently have a personal injury lawsuit pending against the driver of the box truck who sideswiped me on the highway and admitted fault on scene. It later occurred to me that we were going around 65-70 mph when he hit me and none of my airbags deployed despite my car being totaled. Do I have a... View More

Bill Beckert
Bill Beckert
answered on Jan 2, 2024

Your question indicates you have a case pending. If you have an attorney, I would suggest this question should be directed to them.

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Connecticut on
Q: Allegedly if to crash a car into a fire hydrant telephone pole without having insurance or registration and fled what do

Allegedly if someone was to crash into telephone pole without insurance or registration then fled the scene what should this person allegedly do?

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Jul 30, 2023

Get a lawyer to handle the reporting.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Connecticut on
Q: Is a second injury a detriment to my case?

My daughter was hit by a car while crossing the street (at a crosswalk) on her way home from school. (Driver was speeding and ran a stop sign) We are compiling a case to sue (doctors & physical therapy appointments, etc.). She is in physical therapy still and was hit while crossing the street... View More

Bill Beckert
Bill Beckert
answered on Feb 28, 2023

Good afternoon!

You absolutely can sue both drivers. Both cases could be consolidated if the evidence suggested that to be the correct course of action. To fully answer your question I would need to know more about y our daughter's injuries and treatment for both cases. I would be...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Connecticut on
Q: Is it a violation to turn left into the nearest lane( a left turn only lane) while a car passes in the center lane

Car A at stop sign waiting to turn left from lot onto roadway with two oncoming lanes(south) and three right lanes(north) (Closest is left turn only lane). Car B is traveling north in center of three lanes. Car A turn into closest lane as Car B passes. Car B changes into left turn lane colliding... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 9, 2022

A Connecticut attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry about your accident. I hope no one was hurt. The orientation of the cars and an accurate road layout is not fully clear. But in general in most jurisdictions, a vehicle emerging from a lot or... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Connecticut on
Q: What kind of personal injury lawsuit do I pursue when two cars hit me and I have zero culpability and I’m injured?

I was in an accident where two cars hit me, and I was completely stopped at a light. Whiplash and post concussion syndrome. Serious MCL, shoulder injury. Doesn’t look like surgery. Having PT and had CT scan done. Taking meds along with daily headaches.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 23, 2021

A Connecticut attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. And it would make sense to consult with someone sooner than later because the days immediately following an accident could be accompanied by forms to compete for insurance companies, obtaining police reports, bills... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Connecticut on
Q: Involved in a MVA & found at fault by officer, but I wasn’t. Have full coverage insurance. Should I obtain lawyer?

I was traveling down i-91 S in the third of four lanes. The car directly in front me, went to merge right into the fourth lane, but came swerving abruptly back into the third lane in front of me. I then swerved left to avoid hitting them, trapping me between the second and third lanes with their... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 28, 2021

A Connecticut attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. By now, you may have already made your decision. You could reach out to Connecticut personal injury attorneys to discuss further. It appears to be a difficult case to sort out. It could depend on the evidence... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Car Accidents and Small Claims for Connecticut on
Q: Can I sue a previous lawyer for not paying my medical bills with my lawsuit?

The I.R.S has started garnishing my wages and also my tax return. I am on Disability & Medicare paid now wants money back

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 26, 2021

A Connecticut attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. If it were New York City and I was presented with a situation like this, I would focus my efforts on finding out if it would be possible to do something with the lien, and finding out if the Human Resources... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Connecticut on
Q: my 12 yo son was riding a bicycle, his breaks failed and he hit a passing car. Am I liable for the damage to the car?

He was riding down a hill and could not stop hitting a side of a passing car, he fell off the bicycle and fractured his leg. Yesterday a policewoman came and said that the owner of the vehicle will be contacting me to discuss the damage to the car.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 18, 2021

A Connecticut attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. I'm sorry your son was injured; I hope he has a healthy recovery. As a general matter in most any jurisdiction, it's possible you could be liable, unless there are defenses that present themselves in... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for Connecticut on
Q: What can I expect to happen?

In CT with a FL license. Was in a car accident (my fault ) I was uninsured and not registered. What can I expect ?

Joseph Maya
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answered on Mar 16, 2021

I am sorry to hear about your situation. You will probably need to hire an attorney licensed to practice in Connecticut to fully address your legal questions. I wish you the best of luck in the resolution of your situation.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Connecticut on
Q: i have a friend that is being sued he was in an accident in a company vehicle what does he have to pay

he is a city bus driver

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 20, 2020

As a general premise, he should not have to pay anything under normal circumstances if the accident took place in the ordinary course of his employment. The municipality should be assigning an attorney to defend the matter, and that attorney should be able to answer his questions. If the lawsuit is... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Connecticut on
Q: Small claims Lawsuit in CT. I have already served the defendant before but have to serve again. She moved. What to do?

I have filed a lawsuit in CT in regards to a car accident where the defendant was drunk driving. I have served her initially and she argued that I didn’t include the proof of service so the claim should be denied. The judge ordered me to re serve her and after several attempts and after hiring a... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jan 20, 2020

If she was DUI, check with the DA's office victim assistance coordinator. Also why are you suing her--if you have collision, let your company do that. Also, you likley have an injury claim. Contact the office of Michael Koskoff--they give free consults. Tell him I suggested you call.

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Connecticut on
Q: hit and run but no injury. car totaled, what my option?

Police couldn’t locate the driver nor the car but license plates revealed thr car belongs to a lady and address in waterbury but police couldn’t make contact(don’t open the door)

My question should i sue the owner only or owner and driver

Who can help me with paper work most... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Dec 16, 2018

See if there were any intersection cameras or security cameras covering where it happened. Then if you have collision run it through that. If not, if you don't have someone to go after that's it. You may have a casualty deduction on your taxes but talk to an accountant about that.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Connecticut on
Q: Are auto insurance companies legally responsible to report the cancellation of insurance to the DMV?

We didn’t realize our auto insurance policy was cancelled. I now got into an accident where I will most likely be at fault because I was crossing traffic. We just renewed our registration in February and they’re saying our policy was cancelled over a year ago. Do we have any legal right to... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Apr 16, 2018

Not as you've phrased it; they may be supposed to send a notice to DMV but that doesn't help you. However the insurance company must notify you and your state insurance commissioner will tell you what that method is.

The problem is if you moved and didn't tell the company....
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Workers' Compensation for Connecticut on
Q: I was in a car accident 12-19-17 at the time It was my first day on the job delivering an arrangement for edible arrange

I was in a car accident December 2017 at the time It was my first day on the job delivering an arrangement for edible arrangements. I was driving my own car (which was totaled) because they said their delivery van wasn’t working. My car wasn’t registered or insured. I currently have a lawyer... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Mar 13, 2018

Ask your lawyer. Better to file under your insurance if you have collision, let them sort it out.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Connecticut on
Q: Can you please assist me in ascertaining who is at fault in the traffic accident I was involved in recently? Thank you

I had an automotive accident in Norwalk, CT at the intersection of Richards Ave and US-1. I approached the intersection facing south in the rightmost lane and was attempting to make a right turn on red. I came to a complete stop and was inching my vehicle forward to see around some other vehicles... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Feb 14, 2018

If he went straight in a lane that was right turn you could rely on him turning right. However, you will, chances are, get some of the fault because you were controlled by a red light and you have the duty to not proceed until and unless it is safe to do so. If other cars blocked your view you have... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Criminal Law and Civil Litigation for Connecticut on
Q: A 23 yr old was teaching his 17 year old brother to drive and hit 4 parked cars, totaling mine. No registration or

or insurance & plates are registered to a different vehicle/mystery person. The 17 yr old fled the scene but was quickly found and both were arrested. No one was hurt but between depreciation book value and still owing on a car loan, the financial loss is absolutely devastating to me. I have no... View More

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answered on Aug 14, 2017

If you gave permission to them, that will be a tough sell to your insurance company. If taken without permission, you are in better shape.

Your best bet may be to contact the prosecutor, explain the issues, and request (politely) that any resolution of the criminal charges INCLUDE...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Military Law for Connecticut on
Q: want to enlist in the military, but I have a pending car accident case pending against me. Can that affect me enlisting?

It's a civil lawsuit that my insurance and it's lawyer is taking care of

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 29, 2017

You should be OK. It's not a criminal charge. Do let your lawyer and company know when you are actually enlisted. Thank you for volunteering.

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Military Law for Connecticut on
Q: I have a pending lawsuit against me that my insurance taking care of. Question is, can I still enlist in the military?
Sally A. Roberts
Sally A. Roberts
answered on Jun 24, 2017

Yes, having a car accident case pending is no reason you cannot enlist in the military. Presumably the pending lawsuit is for negligence while operating a motor vehicle.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for Connecticut on
Q: She ran him into a cement wall in a driveway traveling 113 feet and killed him. She claimed self defense and got away it

I would like to know what I can do about this.

I also have an inmate wondering about medical leave and good behavior time. Her case should also be looked into from 1997. I don't believe she had got representation. Thank You

Max Lavit Rosenberg
Max Lavit Rosenberg
answered on Jun 11, 2017

I would be interested in discussing the matter with you. From the limited amount of facts that you provided, I am not sure that I can give any kind of appropriate answer. And in fact left me with more questions. Please feel free to contact me at my office at 2:03. 870. 6700. Thank you

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