Posts by Barry & Barall, LLC
Attorney Spinella Settles UM Claim Before Start of Trial for $115,000
Attorney Anthony Spinella, partner at Barry & Barall, LLC settled an underinsured motorist (UM)claim via mediation on August 18, 2021, on behalf of a local married couple. The Firm was prepared to go to trial as the insurance company had not offered our client any money at all. The matter was brought to a mediation…
Read MoreGM Offers Use-Based Auto Insurance with Data from OnStar Vehicle
In the age of the Internet of All Things, when everything is connected to everything else, including cars, companies are attempting to use the data from all those connections to their advantage. One such company is General Motors Co., which is working to adjust insurance rates based on the driving behavior obtained from this data.…
Read MoreYes, You Need a DUI Defense Lawyer for a First Offense
Driving under the influence laws in Connecticut have become harsher over the past few years as the state has recognized that penalties need to be stricter. Even if you are facing a first-time offense for DUI in Connecticut, it is a smart move to hire a DUI lawyer to defend you in court. DUI penalties,…
Read MoreLet Us Help Move Your Case Forward
In these unprecedented and unsure times, you can rest assured that Barry & Barall, LLC can work to move your case forward, whether it is in criminal or civil court. While many businesses have ceased normal operations, or have gone entirely remote, we continue to push forward with many different safety precautions in place. Whether…
Read MoreDispute Regarding Student-Athlete Compensation to Be Heard by Supreme Court
In what has been a longstanding battle regarding student-athlete compensation, the United States Supreme Court has announced that it will hear a case involving the NCAA. The NCAA filed a petition with the court that defends the restrictions it has in place for student-athlete compensation. This case, pending the outcome, could have big implications on…
Read MoreBarry, Barall & Spinella Handles Cases Involving NCAA Sports Waivers
Learn more about the NCAA guidelines High school and junior college athletes struggle with the decision about where they will play their Division I years when the time comes. This decision has recently become even more difficult due to the ongoing pandemic. As a result, many athletes have transferred to new schools since the academic…
Read MoreBarry, Barall & Spinella Secures “Policy Limits” Insurance Settlement for Family of Woman Killed in DUI
On June 7, 2020, Russell Stone of Attleboro, Massachusetts was allegedly twice the legal limit for intoxication when he crashed his car into a tree, killing one of his passengers. Our client, also of Attleboro, was in the backseat of the vehicle, and did not survive the accident. Stone and another passenger were taken to…
Read MoreShould You Appeal the Decision in a Criminal Case?
A finding of guilt by a jury isn’t the end of the line. Many criminal convictions have been overturned on appeal. Cases in Manchester and Hartford can be appealed to the Connecticut Appellate Court and to the Connecticut Supreme Court. These higher courts usually review questions of law that were made in the trial of…
Read MoreBarry, Barall & Spinella Obtains Mid-Pandemic $75K Settlement for Pedestrian Hit by Pickup Truck in Parking Lot
Two years ago, our client was walking in the parking lot of a Stop & Shop when she was struck by a GMC pickup truck. The force of the impact knocked her to the pavement, where she was unable to move due to extreme pain in her hip. She lay there until an ambulance arrived.…
Read MoreDrunk Driving and the Holidays
The holidays, from Thanksgiving through New Year’s, are an excuse for parties, for socializing, and for get-togethers – even with the pandemic. A natural ingredient of these fun events is a beer, some wine, or one of the following holiday drinks listed on the aptly named Eat This website: Cranberry cocktail Holiday punch Hot buttered…
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