Despite the fact that speeding leads to many catastrophic motor vehicle accidents each year on Connecticut roads, people continue to drive above the speed limit. Between 2012 and 2021, the percentage of fatal traffic accidents that involved speeding bounced between...
Month: December 2023
Is concealing merchandise considered shoplifting?
Under Connecticut law, shoplifting is a larceny crime. A person commits the offense of shoplifting if they intentionally take possession of unpaid merchandise from a store to convert it to their use without paying for the items. This means swiping goods from a store...
Can you change your attending physician for a workers’ comp claim?
Workers’ compensation may not work exactly like health insurance, but there are similarities between the two. Both can cover the medical expenses of an injured person. Still, workers’ comp differs in that it also covers a worker’s lost wages plus any other benefits...
Which student organization initiation rituals count as hazing?
One of the highlights of college life is joining a student organization that matches your interests. Whether it’s the school newspaper, cheerleading squad, sports teams, fraternities or sororities, there’s a group for everyone. However, some organizations turn to...