Automotive Related Accidents

One of the most frequent types of accidents which we see in our practice is caused by motor vehicle operators who fail to observe or obey traffic control signals. In many instances, individuals operating vehicles who try to "beat" a red light cause significant injury to the occupiers of other vehicles lawfully on the highway. If you have been injured as a result of someone’s failure to properly observe a red traffic control signal or other control signal, contact us because we have significant experience with these types of claims and we can help.
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Trucks are everywhere. All of us who work and recreate in the northeast corridor realize that trucks are an integral and important part of our commerce. However, when the operators of these dangerous vehicles cause accidents, their consequences can be devastating. If you, or someone you care about, has been injured as the result of the negligent operation and/or maintenance of a truck, we can help. RODIE & CONNOLLY has been involved in claims in which trucks and trucking companies have failed to maintain the braking systems of their vehicles and in which their operators have been negligent in the operation of their vehicles.
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Automobile liability insurance is mandatory in the State of Connecticut, yet we see many accidents involving uninsured drivers who not only operate their vehicle negligently but also fail to maintain the insurance coverage required by law. We have been surprised that many individuals injured by uninsured or hit and run operators do not realize that their insurance covers them if they are injured in the event of such an occurrence. If you have been injured by someone who has evaded the scene or does not have insurance call us and we will explain to you how we can help you to protect your rights.
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Cell phones and cars don’s mix. We have litigated cases in which operators have been distracted by using their cell phones and caused injury to our clients. Many times this fact is not discovered until a lawsuit is instituted and depositions are taken.

Our legislature has recently made it illegal to use a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle. Our experience is that despite the potential for "hands free" cell phone use in the future, these cases are ones which must be vigorously pursued in order to discover whether an operator’s use of a cell phone was a substantial factor in an accident. If you have been injured as a result of the negligent operation of a motor vehicle because someone was using a cell phone, call us. We can help.
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Over the years RODIE & CONNOLLY, P.C. has represented many individuals who have been injured as pedestrians. If you, a family member or a friend has been injured while a pedestrian, call us. Let us explain to you what the law is relative to these cases and advise you as to whether we can help.
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Over the years we have been involved in matters in which owners of vehicles have negligently permitted unauthorized operators to take vehicles and drive them negligently causing injury to others. If you have been involved in a situation in which you believe an unauthorized operator of a vehicle struck you and caused injury, call us, we can help.
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Over the years our experience has shown that individuals operating bicycles are susceptible to significant injury as a result of accidents involving motor vehicles. Unfortunately, our experience has also shown that in many instances, children are the victims of this kind of negligence. There are rules of the road which apply to situations in which individuals on bicycles are protected. If you, a family member or friend has been injured as a result of someone’s negligence, feel free to call us. We can help.
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Premises Liability

Ice isn’t always dangerous - Over the years we have litigated many slip and fall cases with significant injuries caused by icy conditions on premises under the operation and control of individuals and companies which should have maintained the premises in a safe condition. If you have fallen and been injured as a result of ice or another defect which has caused you to trip or fall, call us. We will candidly and objectively evaluate your situation and give you the benefit of our advice. We can help.
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Most supermarkets maintain "sweep logs". They are for the purpose of recording the frequency of the inspection of supermarket floors to insure that merchandise which has spilled or fallen does not cause a tripping hazard or slipping hazard for individuals shopping on the premises. We have had many experiences with slips and falls, sweep logs and supermarkets. If you have been injured as a result of the improper packaging of materials, produce, a spill, a wet floor, contact us. We can help.
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Merchandise display is always an issue when an individual is injured while shopping at a retail establishment. The failure to properly display, stack and organize merchandise is one which is not uncommon throughout the retail industry. If you have been injured as a result of falling merchandise, a spill or a tripping hazard in a store and wish to determine whether you have a legitimate claim, call us. We can help.
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Malpractice

At RODIE & CONNOLLY, P.C. we have tremendous respect for the medical profession. Day in and day out, physicians take steps to diagnose, treat and care for patients. All of us, at some point, are touched by and cared for by the medical profession. However, we also know that there are times when health care providers, whether surgeons, oral surgeons, radiologists or primary care physicians, make mistakes. Those mistakes can be costly. Connecticut’s legal system requires that before any law firm commences an action for medical malpractice a health care provider of similar stature to the defendant must provide an opinion that a deviation from the normal and relevant standard of care occurred and that the deviation caused an injury.

This good faith certification required by Connecticut law insures that cases which are brought to trial have merit.

Understandably, doctors and their insurance companies have many experts available to them to support them and to defend them when an action is brought. These cases are vigorously defended . RODIE & CONNOLLY, P.C. has been involved in many medical malpractice cases. We have offered to our clients our candid evaluation of whether a case exists and whether it is warranted. If you believe that you have been injured as a result of medical malpractice, contact us. We can help.
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Hospitals are important resources in all of our communities. Employees who work there are compassionate, knowledgeable members of health care teams who at all times attempt to perform their jobs in a professional and capable fashion. However, our experience has shown that there are times when individuals are injured as a result of the failure of hospitals to adhere to the relevant standards of care. These patients’ injuries can be severe; life threatening and can even cause death. If you, or someone you care about has been injured as the result of the negligence of a hospital and you believe that you may need some assistance in sorting out where responsibility lies in connection with that injury, contact us. We can help.
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Just like doctors, lawyers day in and day out work to protect and counsel their clients on the multiple issues that confront them in our complex society. And, just like other professionals, lawyers make mistakes. Those mistakes can be costly. If a lawyer’s mistake has harmed you, we have had experience in evaluating whether such mistakes deviate from the relevant standards of care in the practice of law and we may be able to assist you in obtaining compensatory damages to which you are entitled.
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Other Litigation

Dogs have been said to be a man’s best friend. But all of us are painfully aware of the fact that dogs are not always friendly and in fact can be vicious. Our law protects individuals against vicious and unprovoked attacks by dogs. If you have been injured as a result of a dog bite or attack, contact us. We can explain the law to you and tell you whether we can help.
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Over the years our office has assisted clients in obtaining recoveries which resulted from the use and/or consumption of products. These products have ranged from foodstuff, commercial equipment and recreational apparatus. Injury sustained as a result of the use of unsafe products is well known. Injuries sustained as a result of the use of unsafe products can be life threatening and devastating. If you have been injured and suspect that the product which caused your injury was defective in some particular way, call us for a free evaluation. We can help.
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If you have been the victim of a sexual assault, we can help by explaining to you the rights which you have and the issues which are involved in obtaining a recovery.
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Accidental injuries with firearms are tragic. Unfortunately, these kinds of injuries usually happen to the most vulnerable individuals in our society. Our firm has had experience in representing individuals who have been injured as a result of accidental firearm discharges and have evaluated many of the legal issues surrounding this kind of accident including issues relating to insurance coverages available for the claimant. If you, or someone who you love has been injured as the result of the negligent maintenance, handling or control of a firearm, we may be able to assist you.
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