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Legal News You Can Use: The Do’s and Don’ts of a “Good” Divorce
We are delighted to introduce a new column today, which will be a monthly feature written by attorneys at Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law in New London. This month’s column discusses ‘The Do’s and...
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Legal News You Can Use: Choosing Quality Nursing Home Care
Choosing a nursing home for a loved one requires careful research. As our population ages so does the need for safe and healthy nursing home care. Whether the purpose is to treat physical ailments,...
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Legal News You Can Use: Is Your Teen Gearing Up For A Driver’s License?
Young people ages 15-24 represent only 14% of the U.S. population. However, they account for 30 percent ($19 billion) of the total costs of motor vehicle injuries among males and 28 percent ($7...
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Legal News You Can Use: What Do You Mean — I Don’t Have Enough Insurance?
In our personal injury practice we frequently deal with clients injured in automobile accidents. Frequently (and sadly), we often have to explain to severely injured people that their insurance may be...
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Legal News You Can Use: Man’s Best Friend (?) and the Law
The state of Connecticut is very strict about the keeping of dogs. In addition to requiring all dogs to be licensed and leashed, Connecticut has what is known as strict liability as to injury that may...
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Legal News You Can Use: Know Your Rights When Unexpected Injury Occurs
An unexpected injury can be frightening and disorienting, whether from an automobile accident, slip-and-fall, or a “freak” accident. It is helpful to know your rights, and consider in advance the...
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Legal News You Can Use: Technology can be Worrisome for Parents
Sponsored by Suisman Shapiro Attorneys at Law: The issues facing parents today, as technology ushers in newer and faster means of communicating, are markedly different from those faced by our parents....
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Legal News You Can Use: The Gift of Real Estate From Parent to Child
Should I gift my house to the kids now, or leave it in my estate? This can be a tricky question. There are also many other factors to consider, including mortgages, capital gains tax, Medicaid...
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Legal News You Can Use: Is My Case a Personal Injury or Worker’s Compensation...
As an attorney who practices both Worker’s Compensation and Personal Injury Law, I find that many people are confused as to if and where these systems overlap. Although there are many similarities...
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Legal News You Can Use: What a Revocable Living Trust Can and Can’t Do For You
A revocable living trust (or RLT) is a widely used estate planning device, often promoted in magazine articles and at seminars. There is no doubt that individuals and couples can achieve substantial...
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Legal News You Can Use: Divorce and Your Teenager
Sponsored Post: Divorce is painful for children, no matter how old they are. How kids deal with divorce greatly depends on their age and level of maturity. While younger children may cling to parents,...
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Legal News You Can Use: What Parents of Teens and Tweens Should Know About...
Sponsored Post: Social media has forever changed our society. Nowhere is this shift more prevalent than in the arena of parenting. The exponential growth of the internet generally, and social media...
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Legal News You Can Use: Workers’ Compensation: How it Works
Sponsored Post: The day begins like almost any other. You arrive at the workplace, spend a few moments interacting with your co-workers and begin the daily task. Maybe it’s a job that you’ve done a...
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Legal News You Can Use: Protect Your Most Precious Cargo
As the seasons change and we transition from winter to spring, many of us also experience a change in our daily lives and schedules. The days get longer, and children begin outdoor activities. As...
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Legal News You Can Use: How do you Hold an Impaired Driver Accountable After...
SPONSORED POST: In fatal motor vehicle accidents, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration collects blood alcohol content levels for analysis in the Fatality Analysis Reporting System. This...
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Legal News You Can Use: Proving Negligence in a Car Accident Case
Photo by Samuel Foster on Unsplash SPONSORED POST: To recover compensation in a car accident case, a plaintiff must satisfy the required elements of a negligence claim: duty, breach, causation and...
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Legal News You Can Use: Why Many Car Accidents Happen Close to Home
Suisman Shapiro Sponsored Post — While many Connecticut drivers believe that those traveling long distances may be more likely to become involved in a car accident, the fact is that many crashes...
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Legal News You Can Use: Smartphones May be Causing More Car Accidents
Suisman Shapiro Sponsored Post — Traffic safety advocates believe that smartphones are causing more deadly car accidents in Connecticut and across the U.S., but new federal statistics show that...
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Legal News You Can Use: Divorce and Splitting Retirement Accounts
Photo by Helloquence on Unsplash Suisman Shapiro Sponsored Post — When Connecticut couples divorce, one piece of property they may need to divide is a retirement account. This might be what is known as...
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Legal News You Can use: It Takes Two – Except When You’re in a Single Car...
Sponsored post: One misconception people have about motor vehicle accidents is that “It takes two” – two or more vehicles to justify a claim. Some drivers are embarrassed to say they were injured...
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