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Truck Accidents Involving Unlicensed Drivers
Truck accidents are among the most devastating crashes on our roads, especially when the driver behind the wheel was never qualified to operate such a massive vehicle. Operating a large truck safely requires extensive training and strict compliance with federal licensing rules. When an unlicensed or improperly licensed driver takes the wheel, the results can...
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Legal Rights of Drivers Injured In Truck Accidents
Truck accidents can leave drivers with life-altering injuries and overwhelming financial challenges. Knowing what rights drivers have after being injured in a truck accident can make all the difference. Whether you’re recovering from a crash or seeking to understand your options, learning how a Connecticut truck accident lawyer approaches these cases can help you make...
December 8, 2025
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New York Overweight/Overloaded Truck Accident Regulations
Commercial trucks must meet strict weight requirements to ensure safe cargo transport on local, state, and federal roads. These weight limits have a dual purpose: to reduce wear and tear on certain roads, and to prevent accidents due to overloaded or overweight vehicles. New York’s overweight/overloaded truck accident regulations incorporate some federal regulations while adding...
December 8, 2025
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How Negligence Is Established in a Truck Accident
Truck accidents are among the most devastating and complex crashes on the road. The size and weight of commercial trucks mean that when something goes wrong, the consequences can be life changing. Yet determining who is responsible isn’t always simple. In many cases, more than one party may share the blame. At the heart of...
December 1, 2025
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Best Motorcycle Rides in Connecticut
Connecticut offers some of the most rewarding rides for motorcyclists in New England. From winding backroads through the Litchfield Hills to coastal stretches that end at the Sound, the state’s diverse terrain makes every ride an adventure. Whether you’re carving through scenic mountain passes or cruising toward a shoreline sunset, Connecticut’s roads are full of...
December 1, 2025
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How Are Truck Accidents Different From Car Accidents
Both truck and car accidents can cause serious harm, but collisions involving large commercial trucks are far more likely to result in catastrophic or fatal injuries. Because of their massive size and weight, trucks can cause extensive damage even at lower speeds. These crashes also tend to involve more complex factors—such as federal safety regulations,...
November 30, 2025
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Connecticut Overweight/Overloaded Truck Accident Regulations
Truck weight regulations play a critical role in keeping Connecticut’s roads safe. When commercial vehicles exceed legal size or weight limits, they become harder to control and more likely to cause devastating crashes. Overloaded trucks can cause hazards that endanger everyone on the highway. To protect motorists and infrastructure, Connecticut enforces strict limits on axle...
November 30, 2025
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Who Can I Sue After a Truck Accident?
Depending on the circumstances of your truck accident, you could sue the trucking company, cargo loading company, or others. In some cases, you may file against multiple parties. Read on to learn who you can sue after a truck accident and how to identify the liable parties. If you have additional questions, reach out to...
November 30, 2025
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Understanding Comparative Fault in Truck Accidents
If you are injured in a truck accident, your legal claim for damages may be subject to comparative fault laws. Every state has different negligence laws regarding shared fault and the limitations of such claims. Understanding comparative negligence laws in your state can help you determine how to proceed with your damage claim after a...
November 30, 2025
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What Should I Do At The Scene Of A Truck Accident?
A truck accident can happen in an instant, leaving you shaken and unsure of what to do next. The moments after a crash are often chaotic, but the steps you take can make a real difference for your safety, health, and ability to recover compensation later. Because commercial trucks are so much heavier than passenger...
November 25, 2025
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How to Prove Fault in a Truck Accident Case
Proving who is at fault after a truck accident can make the difference between receiving a great compensation and being left with nothing and overwhelming expenses. Truck crashes often cause severe injuries and involve complex factors that go beyond ordinary car accidents. Multiple parties may share responsibility, and each will work to avoid paying damages....
November 25, 2025
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How Long Do I Have to File a Truck Accident Lawsuit in Connecticut?
After a serious truck accident, many victims are left overwhelmed by medical bills, insurance paperwork, and uncertainty about their legal options. One crucial question that often arises is how long you have to file a lawsuit in Connecticut. Connecticut law sets strict two-year statutes of limitations that can permanently bar your claim if you miss...
November 25, 2025
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Trantolo & Trantolo Named In the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms®
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC is proud to be recognized in the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms®, a leading benchmark of excellence in client service and legal practice. This distinction reaffirms our promise to fight for the results our clients deserve. National Recognition for Legal Excellence Placement in the 16th Edition of Best Law Firms®...
November 11, 2025
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Average Slip & Fall Settlement Amounts in Connecticut
The average slip and fall settlement amounts in Connecticut differ widely between cases. Every slip and fall is unique, creating different challenges and costs for each victim. Our Connecticut slip and fall attorneys can help you navigate the nuances of your accident, making sure to seek the full extent of your losses. Learn more about...
October 27, 2025
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What is the Average Dog Bite Settlement Amount in Connecticut?
The average dog bite settlement amount in Connecticut varies widely, due to the significant variations in dog bite injury types and severity. Many factors can affect your dog bite settlement in Connecticut, but our Connecticut dog bite lawyers can take steps to seek the maximum possible payout. Our firm offers free legal consultations to help...
October 7, 2025
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America’s Most Dangerous Highways for Motorcyclists: A Data-Driven Safety Study
Every time you ride a motorcycle, you take a risk. But do you know which highways are the deadliest for motorcyclists in America? Between 2020 and 2024, thousands of riders lost their lives on U.S. highways. Our study analyzes five years of crash data, highlighting the most dangerous roads, key risk factors, and alarming trends...
June 16, 2025
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What is the Average Settlement for a Truck Accident in Connecticut
The average settlement for a truck accident in Connecticut will differ based on your case’s details. Injury severity, insurance coverage, and liability determination can all affect your recovery amount. Hiring a Connecticut truck accident attorney from our team can help you assess the full value of your losses and avoid pitfalls that could jeopardize your...
May 11, 2025
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What Is the Average Settlement for Wrongful Death Lawsuits?
In Connecticut, the average settlement for wrongful death lawsuits varies widely depending on the type and extent of damages suffered, household financial contributions, available evidence, liability determination, and legal counsel. Every case is unique and requires a personalized approach when creating a case strategy and damage assessment. Our Connecticut wrongful death lawyers will discuss the...
May 8, 2025
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Average Motorcycle Accident Settlement in Connecticut
The average motorcycle accident settlement in Connecticut differs widely depending on numerous factors, including the victim’s injuries and losses, applicable insurance policies, and Connecticut liability laws. Learn which circumstances affect a Connecticut motorcycle collision settlement and what you can do to improve your chances for a higher payout. A Connecticut motorcycle accident attorney can review...
May 8, 2025
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Hutchinson River Parkway Accidents
The Hutchinson River Parkway, also known as “the Hutch,” is a dangerous stretch of road between the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut and the Bronx in New York City. Drivers are often in a hurry, and the busy multi-lane road can become treacherous for even the most cautious motorist. If you are in an accident on...
March 20, 2025
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What’s the Average Settlement For a Car Accident in Connecticut
There is no average settlement for a car accident in Connecticut, as these values can vary widely depending on the circumstances of your accident. Numerous factors can affect the outcome of your case, including your injury severity, property damage, and potential disability. A Connecticut car accident lawyer can provide legal guidance and explain how these...
March 20, 2025
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Tips for Finding a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Connecticut
Motorcycle accidents are more likely to result in death than ordinary car collisions. Riders, even with full safety gear, are vulnerable to significant injuries in an accident. Those involved have a greater chance of experiencing catastrophic injuries, which requires extensive time away from work and results in high medical bills. Yet, as is the case...
January 16, 2025
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Trantolo & Trantolo Named In the 2025 Edition of Best Law Firms®
We are honored to announce that Trantolo & Trantolo has been recognized in the 2025 Edition of Best Law Firms®, the most credible rankings of exceptional law firms. This prestigious distinction celebrates the highest standards in client service and legal practice. Nationally Recognized for Legal Excellence This honor in the 15th Edition of Best Law...
November 12, 2024
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West Haven School Bus Accident Raises Issues of Liability
The recent school bus crash in West Haven is a poignant reminder of the importance of the responsibility we entrust to those who transport our children to and from school every day. Thankfully, in this instance, the children only suffered minor injuries, and the bus driver and driver of the truck that crashed with the...
March 15, 2024
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$1 Million Settlement Reached In Motorcycle Collision Case with Amazon Delivery Van
Trial Attorney Albert Carocci recently secured a $1,000,000 settlement for a motorcycle client after a collision with an Amazon delivery van. With assistance from Paralegal Monica Tuscano, Attorney Carocci was able to recover the compensation our client deserved for the long-term effects of his life-altering injuries. Growing Number of Collisions with Amazon Vans Our client...
December 20, 2022
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Four Attorneys Named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in 2023
On August 18, 2022, Best Lawyers released their annual “Ones to Watch” list. Trantolo & Trantolo is excited to announce that four of our attorneys have been recognized for 2023: Trial Attorneys Adam Allegro, Blake Driscolli, Mike Snellings and Paul Thibodeau. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch awards are presented to attorneys who have been practicing...
August 22, 2022
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What Is Connecticut’s Move Over Law?
A recent accident along I-395 exemplified why Connecticut enacted its Move Over Law in 2009. A tow truck driver who was assisting at the scene was hit by a tractor trailer that did not slow down or change lanes. Although no one was injured, both vehicles were damaged. Motor vehicle accidents can put emergency personnel...
March 22, 2022
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Who’s Responsible In a Bicycle Accident?
While solo bicycle accidents are more common, collisions with cars and trucks pose a greater safety hazard. Similar to motorcycle riders, cyclists have little to no protection in an accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 846 bicyclists died in traffic crashes in 2019. Typically, the motorist bears most of the responsibility...
August 17, 2021
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What You Should Know About CT’s Pedestrian Safety Bill
In recent years, fatal pedestrian accidents have been on the rise in Connecticut. In response to the growing statistics, a Pedestrian Safety Bill was proposed in 2020 and passed in the State Senate after a round of revisions in May 2021. Governor Lamont officially signed off on House Bill 5429, set to take effect on...
August 10, 2021
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Car Accidents In a Snowstorm: Establishing Responsibility
Based on statistics from the Federal Highway Administration, about 25 percent of all weather-related crashes can be attributed to snow, ice and slushy conditions. Drivers in Connecticut are all too familiar with heavy precipitation disrupting road travel during winter and early spring – even light snow can cause a messy commute! Keeping traction with the...
March 15, 2021
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Dog Bite Risks for Delivery Drivers
Due to the increased use of mobile apps like DoorDash and rising ecommerce sales, more delivery drivers are on the roadways. Whether dropping off a package or food, these individuals often have to get out of their vehicle and enter a customer’s property for a signature or payment. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this arrangement has...
January 7, 2021
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