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Dispute 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, Taylor & Levesque 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 MoreThe New Tool for Calculating the Likelihood of TBI in Car Crashes
It’s common knowledge that car accidents can be life-changing. Even a “minor” car accident can lead to a serious injury. Whiplash, broken bones, and deep tissue injuries can all occur from wrecks that happen at any rate of speed. Aside from death, one of the most serious injuries that a car accident victim can suffer…
Read MoreCompetency to Stand Trial in Connecticut: What You Should Know
As you likely know, a person deemed incompetent to stand trial cannot be convicted of a crime. As United States citizens, we have the right to due process after being charged with a crime, and this includes fair court proceedings. If an individual is charged with a criminal offense and deemed unable to understand the…
Read MoreHow Does the Exclusionary Rule Work in Connecticut?
A defendant in any criminal proceeding has the right to challenge the admissibility of improperly obtained evidence. Experienced Hartford criminal defense lawyers often file formal motions to suppress evidence if the evidence was seized illegally. A few examples of illegally seized evidence include searching your home because you look like someone else, searching you because…
Read MoreWho’s Responsible in a Drunk Driving Accident, besides the Drunk Driver?
In drunk driving cases, the primary defendant is the drunk driver. And, in most drunk driving cases, the criminal case against the drunk driver is brought first. Experienced Hartford drunk driver lawyers work with the police and use the evidence the police have to hold the drunk driver liable for the injuries they caused to…
Read MoreWhy Are Motorcycle Accidents So Deadly?
Many people ride motorcycles because they’re an economical form of transportation. Many also ride just for the sheer joy of the open road. Unfortunately, motorcycles don’t offer the same protection as cars and trucks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 5,000 people were killed in motorcycle accidents in 2018. Motorcycle deaths…
Read MoreCommon Types of Truck Accidents in Connecticut
The way a truck accident happens is often a strong indicator of who is liable for the accident. The manner of the accident also indicates what types of injuries are likely and when a fatality is likely. Our Hartford truck accident lawyers work with victims, the police, and investigators to determine how the truck crash…
Read MoreWhat Do I Do When There’s Been a Parts Recall on My Car?
Vehicle recalls are issued when there has been a safety defect detected in a part, either by multiple mechanics or drivers, or after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) investigates, or after a string of similar accidents. Issuing a recall is important because of the likelihood that a malfunctioning part will cause serious personal…
Read MoreHow Much is My Personal Injury Claim Worth?
When you’ve been injured, you’ve lost time from work, or worse – lost your job all together – and the bills begin to pile up, it’s natural to start to panic and wonder how much you may get from a settlement. You know what you think you deserve but the insurance company is rarely going…
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