Personal Injury

Federal Court Case of First Impression-Statute of Limitations Defense

Posted on by H.D.Murphy

This afternoon, the Honorable Stefan R. Underhill of the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut issued a decision denying summary judgment to a defendant in a case in which Maya Murphy P.C., represents the Plaintiff (Chappetta v. Soto, 3:06 cv 1913(SRU)).  Andrea Chappetta was injured in a rear-end motor vehicle collision on… Read more


Connecticut Now Requires Insurers to Prove Prejudice from Late Notice of Claim

Posted on by J.Maya

Most insurance policies require the insured to give the carrier notice of a claim “as soon as practical,” or words to that effect. For the past 24 years, in order to avoid denial of their claims, Connecticut has required policyholders to demonstrate that their insurance company was not prejudiced on the ground of late notice. … Read more


Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Connecticut: Maya Murphy

Posted on by J.Maya

Joseph C. Maya, Esq. is one of the best personal injury lawyers in the state. He is the Managing Partner at Maya Murphy, P.C., with offices in Connecticut and New York. He personally invests in cases to ensure the best outcome for each client. Other lawyers settle cases prematurely because they can’t afford to continue… Read more


Defeating Governmental Immunity: Navigating the Uphill Climb

Lawsuits against the State of Connecticut or its local municipalities are notoriously difficult to pursue from a legal perspective, in large part due to various statutory protections and administrative hurdles put in place by the legislature.  For example, a plaintiff seeking to initiate a personal injury case against her own town must adhere to strict… Read more