Types of Nursing Home Negligence
Families across Connecticut, trust nursing homes to care for those who are sick or elderly. They do so assuming that their loved ones will receive attentive, quality care. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Knowing what to do if your loved one suffers due to nursing home neglect...
Settlement Errors: Did Your Lawyer Sell You Short?
When you hire an attorney to represent you in a personal injury case, you trust them to fight for your best interests and the compensation you deserve. However, some attorneys make critical errors during the settlement process that leave their clients with far less money than they should have received. These settlement...
The Difference Between a Bad Outcome and Legal Malpractice
Not every disappointing legal result means your lawyer committed malpractice. People often wonder, “Did my lawyer mess up, or did things just not go my way?” Sometimes cases just don’t turn out how we had hoped. However, if your attorney’s mistake costs you money, property, or a chance for justice, you deserve...
Legal Malpractice Conflict of Interest
Attorneys have an ethical obligation to serve their client’s interests rather than their own. When they put their own interests ahead of their client’s, they may be engaging in negligent representation or intentional misconduct that may constitute legal malpractice.
What Constitutes a Conflict of Interest?
Legal Malpractice 101
Legal malpractice occurs when an attorney provides legal services or representation that fails to comply with the applicable standard of care in the client’s case. Legal malpractice can take several forms, including breach of contract (fee agreement), negligent representation, breach of fiduciary duties, or violation of the rules of professional conduct governing...
How Expensive Is it to Hire a Car Accident Attorney?
Hiring a car accident attorney can feel like a big step, especially when you're unsure about the cost. After an accident, you may already be dealing with medical bills, car repairs, and time away from work, making the thought of legal expenses seem overwhelming. The good news is that working with an...
What You Need to Know About Slip and Fall Accidents on Ice and Snow
Winters in Connecticut bring icy sidewalks, snowy parking lots, and slippery driveways. While these conditions are a part of the season, they can also lead to serious injuries from slip and fall accidents. A single misstep on untreated ice or snow can leave you with pain, medical bills, and time away from...
Common Injuries in Motorcycle Accidents
Riding a motorcycle offers a sense of freedom and connection to the road that few other experiences can match. However, this freedom comes with risks. Motorcyclists are more exposed than other drivers, which often means injuries from an accident can be serious. Whether it’s a head injury from a sudden impact, a...
Dog Bite Statistics by Breed
Dogs bring joy to countless families, but even the friendliest canine can react aggressively under certain conditions. A bite can happen unexpectedly, leaving victims with physical injuries and emotional distress. These incidents serve as a reminder of the responsibility that comes with dog ownership and the importance of staying cautious around unfamiliar...
Sometimes the Holiday Season is ruined by a car accident: Luckily, the car accident attorneys at Stanfield Law Firm are here to help!
Happy Holidays from Stanfield Law Firm, your Connecticut car accident attorneys. During this Holiday Season people are filled with joy and excitement. We go out shopping, travel to spend time with family and friends, or simply drive around looking at all of the wonderful Holiday decorations around town. Unfortunately, with this increased...