Distracted driving is a risky behavior. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving was responsible for more than 3,000 deaths in 2019 alone. Unfortunately, part of the problem is the breadth of the issue. Although use...
Four decades of resolving complex legal issues in Fairfield
Year: 2021
Do slurs and work discrimination merit employment litigation?
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) protects Connecticut employees from discrimination on the job. Most acts of discrimination are obvious. However, some are far more subtle, which, nevertheless, become the subject of employment litigation. Slurs...
What happens if you die without a will in Connecticut?
Many people in Connecticut think that they have plenty of time to write their last will and testament and put it off until they pass away. When people die without wills, several unintended consequences can occur. The estates of people who pass away without writing...
Discrimination protection concerning past pregnancies
Discrimination is illegal when it is based on age, color, creed, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race or sex. Residents of Connecticut who have been discriminated against by their employer should know their rights. Does a past pregnancy...