Connecticut Voices for Civil Justice

The current wide perception of a crisis in both the availability and cost of liability insurance echoes the “crises” of the mid 70s, early 80s and 90s. Then, as now, all types of liability lines were effected, including the cost of insurance for municipal governments. Interest rates and insurance industry business practices were proven largely […]

The Greek philosopher Thucydides was once asked,
“When will there be justice in Athens?”
He responded
“There will be justice in Athens when those who are not injured are as outraged as those who are.”
Lately, in legislative matters regarding tort reform, we often hear from trial lawyers that despite the arguments proffered by the other side, “we will […]

The Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association certainly doesn’t have the combined public relations resources of the Chambers of Commerce, the manufacturers, the drug companies, the insurance industry and these industries’ sock puppets, the doctors. But we do have compelling stories to tell and victims of tragedy to tell them. Compared to the frightening, overblown rhetoric coming […]

The Norwalk Hour ($) editorial board has a nice write up in today’s paper on CTLA’s work with veterans.
There certainly is a need for the VA to be on guard against any fraudulent claims, but this should not be a hindrance for those veterans legally entitled to the help they seek. It’s small payment for […]

“The citizens of the United States must effectively control the mighty commercial forces which they themselves called into being. There can be no effective control of corporations while their political activity remains.”
President Theodore Roosevelt, 1910
Corporate America long ago recognized that the civil justice system, with its citizen jury, challenges corporate power. So it is […]

Starting today, Connecticut Voices for Civil Justice will begin hearing from a new contributor, howie. His first post will be coming shortly, but we wanted to extend our thanks and welcome for what we are sure will be thoughtful analysis of the civil justice system.
On a side note, we are always interested in hosting […]