Connecticut Lawyer: School Bus Crash Injury Claims - Connecticut - A few Things to Know

Connecticut Lawyer: School Bus Crash Injury Claims - Connecticut - A few Things to Know

Bus Crash Injury Claims

A few Things to Know about School Bus Accident Claims

Did you know that there is a higher standard of care for school bus companies?  This week about two dozen children suffered injuries when a school bus rear-ended a car near a construction zone on Interstate 384 westbound in Manchester Connecticut.   Often people just do not know their rights and have no idea about what is to come. I want people to understand the situation. 



Many people do not know that the public school buses are operated by private companies not operated by the public school system. Over the years I have represented victims and their parents against school bus companies and against their bus drivers. The biggest mistake made is not to hiring someone with expertise immediately after the incident.  Why? Because the video's from the bus on the day of the incident needs to be secured and the evidence needs to be saved but the big student bus companies do everything possible to protect its big government contract as these companies first concern after a bus accident is the protection of its government contract and money not the victims and their families. I say the student bus company's money because often it is self insured, which is permitted under the law, but little known. 

The law in Connecticut is on your side if a school bus crash does occur. But the carriers will first look to protect its bottom line. Here are some of the laws in Connecticut that are in place to protect  injured students and their families. Read the article and find out about the law. 

Softball legal pitch Injury Action - Journal Inquirer - Filed by Connecticut Trial Lawyer Jason L. McCoy

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Softball legal pitch - Man suing the Town of Vernon CT in baseball bat injury - Filed by Vernon Connecticut Trial Lawyer Jason L. McCoy

Journal Inquirer, Manchester, CT

By David Huck Journal Inquirer | Posted: December 1, 2014 

 “VERNON — A Glastonbury man has filed a lawsuit against the town in response to a 2012 incident during which someone from an opposing softball team threw a bat at him, causing permanent injury.

The man, Jeffrey Harrington of 377 Woodhaven Road, says the person who threw the baseball bat at him had violated the town’s softball league rules on several previous occasions and that the town was negligent and careless in neglecting to prevent the accident, the lawsuit states.

According to the filing, the incident occurred in July 2012 during a men’s softball league game at a town-owned field at 375 Hartford Turnpike.

The person who threw the bat was Somers resident Jonathan Feigenbaum, who later was charged with second-degree assault and first-degree reckless endangerment.

Harrington contends that during the game Feigenbaum engaged in unsportsmanlike conduct and used profane language — behavior he had previously exhibited.

The Glastonbury man, who was catching during the game, says Feigenbaum became upset with the outcome of a play, slammed a metal bat on the plate, and then flung it backwards. It struck Harrington in the throat, the filing states.

The Town was named in the lawsuit that was filed in August and served on the town clerk.

Representing Harrington is former Vernon mayor Jason L. McCoy.

McCoy argues the town “knew or should have known” of Feigenbaum’s violations and did not eject,
expel, or discipline the player before the incident during which Harrington was injured.

The bat “crushed” Harrington’s trachea — nearly causing him to choke to death — and also resulted in scaring and disfigurement, the filing states.

Among other reasons, McCoy states that the negligence was caused by the town failing to provide adequate supervision, failing to enforce its own rules, failing to provide “wholesome recreational activities for individuals,” and failing to promote good sportsmanship.

Attorney McCoy also states in the filing that town staff failed to eject, expel, or suspend Feigenbaum following previous incidents.

As a result of the incident, Harrington has severe injuries, some of which may be permanent. Harrington “has endured and will continue to endure great mental and physical pain and suffering and may forever be restricted in activities of daily living,” the filing states.

Because of the injuries to his neck, throat, and voice box, Harrington has had to spend “large sums of money” for medical and surgical treatment, medicine, therapy, and other items, according to the claim.

Harrington also has lost time and wages since his “earning capacity has been greatly diminished, impaired, and reduced,” McCoy says. He’s seeking money in excess of $15,000 to cover lost and future expenses.

According to the town’s rules and regulations governing the Vernon men’s softball league for 2012, “unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated” and any player engaging in poor behavior will be suspended or expelled from the league. It further states that “any act of aggression with intent to physically harm another person” will result in suspension or expulsion.”

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GOP candidates begin eyeing Conn. US Senate race (AP)
August 13, 2011
HARTFORD, Conn. – Republican candidates have begun to surface in the state’s 2012 U.S. Senate race, with well-known possible contenders expressing serious interest about seeking the seat now held by the retiring Joe Lieberman.

Connecticut Mayor Jason McCoy recently announced that he’s exploring a GOP run for Senate. Republican chairman, Jerry Labriola Jr., said the "Mayor McCoy will be an excellent candidate for US Senate", at the Connecticut Mayor's announcement on July 22.


Former wrestling executive and 2010 Republican Senate candidate Linda McMahon told The Associated Press on Friday that she’s “leaning strongly” toward getting into the race. McMahon, who lost in 2010 to Democrat Richard Blumenthal after spending about $50 million of her own money, said she’s working with political consultants to “evaluate what’s the best thing to do” and “what makes sense.”



She said she expects to solidify that decision over the next four to six weeks.

“Clearly I’m leaning strongly towards getting into the race,” she said.

The state’s new Republican chairman, Jerry Labriola Jr., told the AP that he has also spoken to former U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays. He said Shays also is interested in seeking the GOP’s nomination for the U.S. Senate.


Messages were left seeking comment with Shays, who represented the 4th Congressional District until 2009, when he lost to Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim Himes.

“As state chairman, I’m very pleased with the quality of candidates emerging for the race for U.S. Senate,” he said. “I believe it’s a testament to the opportunity that our candidates are sensing and to the failed economic policies of the president and his Democrat allies.”

Several Democrats have been in the race for months.

U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy, who represents the state’s 5th Congressional District, leads the group when it comes to fundraising. As of June 30, his campaign had $1.6 million in cash on hand. Former Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz had $720,654 in cash, and state Rep. William Tong had $527,011.

Lieberman, an independent, announced in January that he would not seek re-election.

The 2012 race marks the second consecutive one for an open U.S. Senate seat in Connecticut. As in 2010, when Blumenthal won the seat held by former Democratic Sen. Christopher Dodd, the 2012 race is expected to attract a lot of national attention.

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The state's new Republican chairman, Jerry Labriola Jr., told the AP that he has also spoken to:

2010 Republican Senate candidate Linda McMahon told The Associated Press on Friday that she's "leaning strongly" toward getting into the race. McMahon, who lost in 2010 to Democrat Richard Blumenthal after spending about $50 million of her own money, said she's working with political consultants to "evaluate what's the best thing to do" and "what makes sense."


Connecticut Mayor Jason McCoy recently announced that he's exploring a GOP run for Senate

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Report: Connecticut’s Chris Shays Moves Closer To U.S. Senate Run

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Connecticut Mayor Jason McCoy are also considering running for the GOP Senate nomination. 2010 Republican Senate candidate Linda McMahon says she's "leaning strongly" toward getting into Connecticut's 2012 Senate race.


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Big-Name Republicans Eye Connecticut Senate Race

Big-Name Republicans Eye Connecticut Senate Race
Connecticut Republicans appear poised to enter the U.S. Senate contest there and compete for the seat retiring independent Joe Lieberman has held for 24 years.... The GOP field could become crowded. Connecticut Mayor Jason McCoy, the two-term mayor of Vernon, a Hartford suburb, announced an exploratory committee last month.

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Leaning Strongly; Toward Conn. US Senate Bid

Mcmahon 'Leaning Strongly' Toward Conn. Senate Bid: "HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Former wrestling executive and 2010 Republican Senate candidate Linda McMahon says she's "leaning strongly" toward getting into Connecticut's 2012 Senate race. New state GOP chairman Jerry Labriola Jr. says he's also spoken to Connecticut Mayor Jason McCoy. He says McCoy also is very serious about entering the race. Connecticut Mayor Jason McCoy is exploring a US Senate GOp run."

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GOP candidates begin eyeing Conn. US Senate raceBy SUSAN HAIGH


The Associated Press

6:51 p.m. Friday, August 12, 2011

HARTFORD, Conn. — Republican candidates have begun to surface in the state's 2012 U.S. Senate race, with well-known possible contenders expressing serious interest about seeking the seat now held by the retiring Joe Lieberman.

2010 Republican Senate candidate Linda McMahon told The Associated Press on Friday that she's "leaning strongly" toward getting into the race. McMahon, who lost in 2010 to Democrat Richard Blumenthal after spending about $50 million of her own money, said she's working with political consultants to "evaluate what's the best thing to do" and "what makes sense."

She said she expects to solidify that decision over the next four to six weeks.

"Clearly I'm leaning strongly towards getting into the race," she said.

The state's new Republican chairman, Jerry Labriola Jr., told the AP that he has also spoken to Connecticut Mayor Jason McCoy who said that he's exploring a GOP run for Senate and former U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays.

"They've expressed to me that they are each very serious about entering in the race," Labriola said. "It seems that they're all moving in that direction."

Messages were left seeking comment with Shays, who represented the 4th Congressional District until 2009, when he lost to Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim Himes.

"As state chairman, I'm very pleased with the quality of candidates emerging for the race for U.S. Senate," he said. "I believe it's a testament to the opportunity that our candidates are sensing and to the failed economic policies of the president and his Democrat allies."

Several Democrats have been in the race for months.

U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy, who represents the state's 5th Congressional District, leads the group when it comes to fundraising. As of June 30, his campaign had $1.6 million in cash on hand. Former Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz had $720,654 in cash, and state Rep. William Tong had $527,011.

Lieberman, an independent, announced in January that he would not seek re-election.

The 2012 race marks the second consecutive one for an open U.S. Senate seat in Connecticut. As in 2010, when Blumenthal won the seat held by former Democratic Sen. Christopher Dodd, the 2012 race is expected to attract a lot of national attention.

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Leaning strongly towards getting into Connecticut's 2012 Senate race

2010 Republican Senate candidate Linda McMahon says she's "leaning strongly" toward getting into Connecticut's 2012 Senate race.

McMahon told The Associated Press on Friday that she is working with political consultants to "evaluate what's the best thing to do" and "what makes sense." She said she expects to solidy that decision over the next four to six weeks.

She told the AP: "Clearly I'm leaning strongly towards getting into the race."

Jerry Labriola Jr., the state's new GOP chairman, said he's also spoken to former U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays and said he is also very serious about entering the race.

Jerry Labriola Jr., the GOP chairman said he's also spoken Connecticut Mayor Jason McCoy who is exploring a possible run.

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