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In Connecticut, Motor-Vehicle Accidents Can Take Many Forms

Posted on: October 14, 2013. Category: Car Accident

There Are Many Ways to Be Injured in a Motor-Vehicle Accident in Connecticut; Here Are Just a Few The state of Connecticut has literally thousands of miles of roads, avenues and highways, ranging from sleepy suburban streets to the often-congested I-95 corridor. You’ll also find all kinds of motor vehicles traversing this state, including small …

Missed Doctor Visits Can Hurt Your Car Accident Case

Posted on: February 8, 2013. Category: Car Accident

If you are injured in an accident you should know the basics in order to protect your rights. Connecticut is a state where you can receive compensation for injuries that you receive when involved in a car accident. The injuries that you receive, through the negligence of another person, are classified as economic and non-economic …

Negligence in Car Accidents & Its Impact on Injury Cases

Posted on: January 18, 2013. Category: Car Accident

Negligence In A Car Accident And Its Effect On Your Personal Injury Case The majority of accidents happen because someone was not following the rules of the road or being careless while driving. Generally speaking, if two drivers were involved in an accident andDriver A was more careless thanDriverB, thenDriverA must pay for some if …

Injured in a Car Accident? You May Be Able to Sue the State

Posted on: September 10, 2012. Category: Car Accident

Most motor vehicle accidents in Connecticut can be attributed to the negligence of one or more drivers. Someone doesn’t look into his rear-view mirror before changing lanes; a distracted driver isn’t able to apply his brakes in time; a motorist is cut off when the person to his right foolishly attempts to make a left …

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IMMIGRATION

Can Immigrants File an Injury Claim in Connecticut? Car Accidents and Legal Rights

Posted on 02/06/26

Car Accident
Immigration
Personal Injury

One of the most common questions immigrants ask after an accident in Connecticut is also one of the most important. Can someone who is not a U.S. citizen still file an injury claim? The answer, in most cases, is yes. Immigration status does not cancel someone’s right to safety. It does not erase the harm …

Car Accident
Immigration
Personal Injury

Nicki Minaj, Trump’s Gold Card, and the Million-Dollar Question About U.S. Immigration

Posted on 02/04/26

Immigration
In The News

Nicki Minaj made headlines last week after appearing with President Trump and later posting a photo of what looked like a Trump “Gold Card.” She called herself Trump’s “number one fan,” showed off the card online, and let the internet do the rest. Some people treated it as a celebrity flex. Others saw it as …

Immigration
In The News

Federal Judge Halts Termination of TPS for Haitian

Posted on 02/03/26

Immigration
In The News
TPS

A federal judge has halted the Trump administration’s termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, stopping the program from ending as scheduled and preserving protections for more than 300,000 people nationwide. For Haitian families living in Connecticut, the decision brings immediate relief. Work authorization remains valid. Protection from detention and deportation remains in place. TPS …

Immigration
In The News
TPS

Why Five Years of Social Media History May Now Decide Whether You Can Enter the United States

Posted on 12/11/25

Immigration

If you had to hand over five years of your social media history just to take a short trip to the United States, how confident would you feel pressing submit? Would you worry about something you posted three years ago? A joke you made? An old photo you forgot existed? What about an account you …

Immigration

Federal Government Expected to Take New DACA Applications Again

Posted on 10/03/25

DACA
Immigration

For the first time in four years, the federal government is expected to begin accepting new applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This proposal, presented by the Justice Department and immigrant advocates to a federal judge, could reopen a pathway for thousands of young immigrants who have been waiting for the …

DACA
Immigration

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Announcing the 2025 Strategies for Local Laws Scholarship Winner: Diana Cruz

Posted on 01/27/26

Personal Injury

The Law Offices of James A. Welcome want today’s students to think critically about how current legislative orders impact the health of their communities and how they, as students, can push for change. The Strategies for Local Laws Scholarship awards $2,500 to a student with a standout commitment to improving the quality of life in …

Personal Injury

Welcoming Attorney Kimberly Anderson to Our Immigration Team

Posted on 01/16/26

Firm News

Kimberly joins our firm with more than fifteen years of experience practicing immigration law and a long-standing commitment to helping individuals, families, and employers move forward with confidence. Throughout her career, she has represented clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Immigration Courts, with a strong focus on …

Firm News

We’re Growing: Meet Us at Our New Haven Office

Posted on 10/02/25

Firm News

I am honored to share some exciting news with you. On October 15th, we will officially open the doors to our newest office in New Haven, located at 59 Elm Street, Suite 550, New Haven, CT 06510. This new office is just steps from the New Haven courthouse, and right in the heart of a community …

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Breaking News: How the Government Shutdown Affects Immigration Cases and Families

Posted on 10/01/25

Gov. Shutdown
Immigration

Today, October 1, 2025, the federal government officially shut down after Congress failed to agree on a spending bill. For millions of Americans, the term “government shutdown” has become all too familiar. But for immigrants, their families, and the communities that depend on immigration services, this shutdown carries a unique set of consequences. What happens …

Gov. Shutdown
Immigration

How Will the $100,000 H-1B Visa Application Fee Affect You?

Posted on 09/25/25

Immigration

If your future in the U.S. now carries a $100,000 price tag, what choices do you make? Do you push ahead with the H-1B despite the cost, or look for a different visa? If you’re an employer, can you justify that investment for every new hire, or do you scale back and risk losing the …