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  • Attorneys Carlson and Dumeer Secure $625,000 for Drunk Driving Accident Client

    Attorneys Scott Carlson and Brian Dumeer of Carlson & Dumeer in Hartford, Connecticut recently secured $625,000 for a car accident claim client who suffered debilitating injuries after being hit by a drunk driver. The case begins at 2:00 AM, when our client – who will be referred to as the alias John to preserve his privacy in this sensitive matter – was returning home. Without warning, another ...
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  • Attorney Dumeer Secures $550,000 for Rear End Accident Client

    Attorney Brian Dumeer of Carlson & Dumeer has recently secured more than half-a-million dollars for a car accident claim client who was first offered just a fraction of the total settlement amount won. The case originated from a multicar rear end accident on the 91 Freeway in Meriden, Connecticut. Our client – who will be referred to as the alias Jane to keep her identity confidential for privacy ...
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  • Compensation for Long-Term Injuries

    The treatment for a typical, non-life-threatening injury may cost thousands of dollars, even with health insurance, and force a person into debt or bankruptcy. In fact, a Harvard University study a few years back found that 62% of bankruptcy filers did so because of medical expenses, and 78% of those filers had health insurance. Now, imagine the financial burden that can be created by a ...
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  • When Is a Restaurant Responsible for a Patron's Injury?

    When you go out to eat at a restaurant, getting hurt is often the last thing on your mind. Restaurants can be hectic environments and between kitchen staff rushing to meet patron orders and servers quickly bussing food around, accidents can happen. Restaurant owners and staff have a duty to provide a safe environment for customers and when an accident does occur, they may be held legally ...
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  • Pokémon Go & Personal Injury Claims

    It has been nearly two months since the July 6 th release of Niantic’s Pokémon Go mobile game. While the smartphone application has managed to capture the attention of millions of players, it has also been the subject of harsh criticism. Accidents caused by distracted players have continued to be reported across the nation since the games release. Among the biggest problems, drivers who are ...
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  • What You Need to Know Before Filing a Personal Injury Claim

    Filing a personal injury claim after someone has caused you harm can be seen as a fairly accusatory act by the defendant. They will want to do everything they can to defend their reputation and their finances, taking great care and making significant strides to remove liability from themselves. If you want to be able to strengthen your argument against their own, there are a few things you need to ...
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  • Slippery Roads and Walkways in Hartford

    If you are new to the Hartford, Connecticut area, the chill of December might have been quite a shock to you. But you should know that January and February are traditionally even colder. With an average of a foot of snowfall each month and temperatures lingering below freezing, you should expect there to be plenty of frost and ice on the highways and walkways. If you have a lot of commuting, or ...
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  • Carlson & Dumeer Secures Large Verdict for a Multi-Car Accident

    DISCLAIMER: As you look over the result provided below, note that each case is different and while your case may be similar to the one presented, outcomes will vary and past success may not be indicative of future success. We recently represented the passenger in the second vehicle of a three-car accident . The vehicle our client was a passenger in sustained impacts to the front and rear of the ...
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  • School Bus Crash the Result of Bus Driver's Distraction

    A school bus crash in Wethersfield resulted in 11 people being sent to the hospital. Investigations are ongoing, but according to police, “distracted driving” is believed to have been the cause of the crash. Officials say traffic was stopped and the bus driver did not see the jeep directly in front of it, thus rear-ending it. Due to the number of students onboard the bus and others involved in the ...
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  • Heavy Snow Fall Leads to Danger for Connecticut Residents

    For Connecticut residents, it very much feels like the snow has been falling since before winter started and hasn’t let up since. While it does make for some scenic landscapes, the snow has also been the cause of dangerous accidents for motorists and pedestrians alike; even business owners are suffering from the inclement weather conditions. Slip and fall accidents and car crashes have been ...
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  • Carlson & Dumeer, LLC Secures a $195k Settlement in Slip & Fall Case

    DISCLAIMER: As you look over the result provided below, note that each case is different and while your case may be similar to the one presented, outcomes will vary and past success may not be indicative of future success. At Carlson & Dumeer, LLC , we are proud to represent injury victims and their families in their personal injury claims. We understand the impact that a devastating injury can ...
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  • 9 Transported to Hospital After Bus Crash on I-91 in Windsor

    On Dec. 9, 2014, icy roads across Connecticut caused treacherous driving conditions, then parts of the state were hit with heavy winds and rain. Winds were expected to reach up to 50 miles per hour in parts of the state and the National Weather Service issued coastal flooding warnings for Fairfield and New Haven counties. By 9 a.m., state police received reports of approximately 120 accidents and ...
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  • Derailed NYC Commuter Train Results in Fatalities & Injuries

    On Sunday December 1 st 2013, there was a tragic train accident involving a New York City commuter train traveling from Poughkeepsie to Manhattan. Four people were killed in the accident and more than 60 victims were injured. There were about 150 passengers on the train who went through this catastrophic accident at around 7:20am. The cause of the accident has not yet been officially determined, ...
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  • 'Don't Text and Drive Day' in Connecticut

    Governor Malloy declares today, September 19 th 2013, to be "Don't Text and Drive Day" in Connecticut. This day is an effort to challenge drivers to refrain from texting and driving. While the hopes are that this choice will not be a one-day thing, this singular dedicated day is an effort to make a difference. It is against the law to text while driving in Connecticut, but many people continue to ...
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  • Preventing Motorcycle Accidents and Injuries

    Motorcycle accidents often result in more severe and fatal injuries than car accidents due to the lack of protection of motorcyclists. Carlson & Dumeer, LLC is dedicated to representing clients injured in motorcycle accidents and fighting to obtain the compensation that they deserve. It is imperative; however, that motorcyclists take the necessary precautions to try to prevent accidents. The main ...
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  • Proving Liability in a Product Liability Case

    Product liability cases can come about if an individual is injured due to a faulty product. The case can involve defects in the design of the product, manufacturing defects when the product was put together or marketing defects. Defects in marketing can include errors in warnings or poor instructions from the product marketer. If you have suffered from a product defect, you may be able to receive ...
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  • Welcome to the Personal Injury Blog for Carlson & Dumeer, LLC

    Have you been injured ? Is a loved one suffering from injuries because of the negligence of another person? You deserve representation and compensation. With the guidance of Carlson & Dumeer, LLC , you may be able to receive financial assistance from the wrongdoer who caused the injury as well as ensure that justice is served. Our firm is dedicated to providing outstanding and aggressive ...
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