Brendan Faulkner

February 08, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Ending his case before the president in Hamilton's "Cabinet Battle No. 2," Thomas Jefferson quips, "And if you don't know, now you know." That line could equally describe the Connecticut Supreme Court's recent decision in 'Marciano v. Jimenez,' which reversed the trial court's collateral source reduction and clarified the proper application of a statute many believed clear from the outset.

By BRENDAN FAULKNER

20 minute read

December 04, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Creating the illusion of an independent "second opinion," insurance companies involved in personal injury lawsuits frequently contract with vendors to provide "records reviews," "peer reviews" or "paper reviews."

By MICHAEL D'AMICO and BRENDAN FAULKNER

7 minute read

December 04, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Creating the illusion of an independent "second opinion," insurance companies involved in personal injury lawsuits frequently contract with vendors to provide "records reviews," "peer reviews" or "paper reviews."

By MICHAEL D'AMICO and BRENDAN FAULKNER

7 minute read

November 16, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

There can be no greater blight to the pursuit of justice. Unfortunately, it is apparent that some witnesses do not take the obligation of an oath seriously.

By MICHAEL D'AMICO and BRENDAN FAULKNER

5 minute read

November 16, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

There can be no greater blight to the pursuit of justice. Unfortunately, it is apparent that some witnesses do not take the obligation of an oath seriously.

By MICHAEL D'AMICO and BRENDAN FAULKNER

5 minute read

September 04, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Earlier this year, the state Supreme Court justices adopted certain revisions to the Connecticut Code of Evidence to better address the prevalence of various types of electronic or computer evidence.

By Brendan Faulkner and Michael A. D'Amico

9 minute read

September 04, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

When anyone is injured due to negligence, it is necessary to acquire the medical records of their care and treatment for proof of injury. These records are also needed in any medical malpractice claim to determine if negligence occurred.

By Brendan Faulkner and Michael A. D'Amico

5 minute read

September 04, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Earlier this year, the state Supreme Court justices adopted certain revisions to the Connecticut Code of Evidence to better address the prevalence of various types of electronic or computer evidence.

By Brendan Faulkner and Michael A. D'Amico

9 minute read

September 04, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

When anyone is injured due to negligence, it is necessary to acquire the medical records of their care and treatment for proof of injury. These records are also needed in any medical malpractice claim to determine if negligence occurred.

By Brendan Faulkner and Michael A. D'Amico

5 minute read

December 11, 2014 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Takata, the supplier of millions of defective air bags that are prone to fragment and send shards of metal flying through the cabin of the cars in which they are installed, recently denied a report that it had carried out secret tests (after normal work hours, and on weekends and holidays) on this defect and covered up the results.

By Brendan Faulkner and Michael A. D'Amico

8 minute read