Personal Injury

Even when the term, “quid pro quo” was first used in the sixteenth century, it was shady. It referred to an underhanded practice in apothecaries. Apothecaries were the dark, dusty five-centuries-old version of a CVS pharmacy, but they didn’t carry candy or school...

After weeks of negotiations, it seemed as though I had reached the final stages, negotiating a settlement of a personal injury case. I told our client, and she said the figures sounded reasonable. I told Stephany Eastmond, a paralegal and law student who is a member...

Animal lovers often treat their beloved pets as much more than pets, viewing them instead as family members. These owners might have a blind spot for worrisome and aggressive behaviors. Refusing to acknowledge the danger that a pet poses can lead to devastating...

Whether in a car accident or in an incident on another person’s property, suffering a severe injury is usually a traumatic experience. However, not all injuries are as obvious and apparent as some might think. Brain injuries can be particularly difficult to identify,...

After finding out about a loved one’s traumatic brain injury (TBI), you are probably concerned about how serious the injury is and how it may affect them. Although these may seem like straightforward questions, they do not always involve straightforward answers. This...

It’s unfortunate, but our legal system has no other way to try to make someone “whole”, except with money. The people we represent at The Maddox Law Firm who are injured in a Connecticut car accident or other serious Connecticut accident want to know, sooner or later,...

The Maddox Law Firm represents people who are seriously injured in Connecticut accidents. We’ve written about this and what “seriously injured” means. Serious injuries involve complicated clinical histories which also involve a complicated and prolonged legal fight...

For anyone who may be thinking about entering the arena to battle over a serious personal injury or other civil lawsuit, here’s some information and non-sugarcoated advice about the reality of trial and proof of damages. It’s a fact of life for civil trial attorneys....

My knees used to hurt every day.  Sometimes they hurt for almost the entire day.  It’s wear and tear; 52 years of just plain old ordinary use, on top of decades of running, bike-riding and jumping rope in order to fight for something that feels like fitness. So, I...

If you’ve suffered serious injuries in an accident, don’t let your immigration status stop you from bringing a claim in court.  The Courts of the United States are open to citizens and non-citizens alike.  Your immigration status in the United States has no effect on...