by Emily B. Ashe Length of Time If there’s one thing we all know, lawsuits can take a long time. One of the down sides for a mass tort client is that their case generally takes a number of years to resolve (they benefit in other ways such as sharing costs with other plaintiffs—I’ll get to …
Connecticut’s Most Dangerous Roads: A Driver’s Guide to Staying Safe
Connecticut’s Most Dangerous Roads: A Driver’s Guide to Staying Safe Connecticut’s scenic roads and highways attract millions of drivers each year, but behind their beauty lies a harsh reality: many of these roads are notorious for car accidents, truck accidents, and motorcycle accidents. At Ventura Law, we see firsthand the devastating impact of these crashes, …
The Growing Importance of Mental Health in Personal Injury Claims
The Growing Importance of Mental Health in Personal Injury Claims In recent years, courts have increasingly recognized the significance of mental health in personal injury cases, acknowledging that psychological trauma can have a profound impact on an individual’s life and well-being. This shift is particularly relevant in Connecticut, where accident lawyers are now more frequently …
Staying Safe on Halloween: A Reminder from Your Connecticut Accident Attorney
Staying Safe on Halloween: A Reminder from Your Connecticut Accident Attorney Halloween Driving Safety Tips from Ventura Law! While the holiday is about treats and tricks, safety should always be a top priority, especially concerning car accidents on Connecticut’s roads. As your trusted Connecticut Accident Attorney, we want to share some valuable Halloween driving safety …
Connecticut Attorney Appointed To Plaintiffs Steering Committee
Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith, is pleased to announce that U.S. District Judge Richard Seeborg of the Northern District of California has appointed Kelly A. Fitzpatrick to the Plaintiff Steering Committee in the multidistrict litigation, In re: Viagra (Sildenafil Citrate) Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2691. Ms. Fitzpatrick was appointed along with fourteen other attorneys from …
Ventura Law Obtains One Million Dollar Verdict
$1,022,440.18 awarded in an assault case resulting in a traumatic brain injury, in a civil lawsuit filed in the Judicial District of Milford, CT. DECEMBER 08, 2017 The personal injury law firm of Ventura Law helped Mr. Christopher Meskill obtain $1,022,440.18 in an assault case (Docket #: AAN-cv-14-6017610) resulting in a traumatic brain injury. The …
Ventura Law Provides Thanksgiving Turkeys for Danbury Daily Bread Food Pantry
Ventura Law Provides Thanksgiving Turkeys for Danbury Daily Bread Food Pantry and staff to assist in food distribution. NOVEMBER 12, 2017 Nothing can run on empty. That is why Ventura Law is joining The Daily Bread Food Pantry to help feed the hungry and bring awareness to hunger issues in Danbury. To do our part …
Compensatory Damages vs. Punitive Damages
Damages is the legal term for the compensation you can recover in a personal injury claim. Although most injury victims are concerned with the total dollar amount for which they can be compensated, it is important to understand that different types of damages may be recoverable depending on the details of the case. Broadly speaking, …
9 Steps to Take After a Car Accident
The steps you take after a car accident can make or break your claim for financial compensation. If you have been seriously injured, you need to make smart decisions about protecting your legal rights, and you need to make sure you avoid mistakes that could make it more difficult to secure fair financial compensation. What …
Cyberbullying the Most Unfortunate Product of Our Online Culture
As the mom of a tween, I am so very mindful about my child’s interactions online. I constantly remind my child to not talk to strangers on gaming sites, to never disclose personal information, and to never share photos. And yet, although I do consider myself tech savvy, it was not until recently that I …
