Connecticut Personal Injury Lawyer

Trust Our Award-Winning Law Firm to Evaluate Your Connecticut Personal Injury Case

At The Goldwater Law Firm, we work with law firm partners to ensure all accident victims have a strong attorney building their case, developing a case strategy, and seeking maximum compensation for them. We have a reputation for results thanks to strategic partnerships with some of the most successful law firms across the country. 

We believe that your need to recover compensation and hold the at-fault party accountable is the most important thing. We understand you may be scared and angry over what happened and worried about your future. You can expect to get answers to your questions from a team member who treats you with empathy and respect. 

We have an extensive network of experts, including industry experts, physicians, economists, accident reconstructionists, and more. You can expect us to discuss what happened to you, the resources available, and how a Connecticut personal injury lawyer can help. Our consultations are always free, and we can connect you with a co-counsel near you today. 

Our Lawyers Understand How to Assess Your Connecticut Personal Injury Case  

The Goldwater Law Firm provides free consultations and can help you understand your personal injury case. We answer questions and will explain your legal options. We then connect you with a co-counsel in Connecticut who can build your case based on negligence and liability. 

Almost any injury that occurred because of someone else’s carelessness or recklessness can support a personal injury claim or lawsuit under Connecticut law. Negligence occurs when one party owes another a specific duty of care, breaches that duty, causes an accident, and injuries occur. This is typically due to careless behavior. 

Some common types of personal injury accidents victims call us about include:

• Car Accidents: Connecticut is a fault-based (or “tort”) state for car accidents. This means victims can hold the at-fault driver responsible regardless of the severity of their injuries. 
• Truck Accidents: Crash victims often pursue cases against the trucking company if a careless truck driver causes a collision. 
• Motorcycle Accidents: Drivers often overlook motorcycles and other smaller vehicles, causing serious injury collisions.
• Pedestrian Accidents: Drivers have a responsibility to yield to pedestrians, but failure to do so often causes collisions. 
• Bicycle Accidents: When bicycles and motorists do not share roadways properly, the bicyclist often suffers serious or catastrophic injuries. 
• Slip and Falls: Slips, trips, and falls from elevated heights are common causes of injuries in Connecticut. The property owner is often liable.
• Dog Bites: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-357 makes dog owners strictly liable for injuries or damages their dogs cause. 
• Premises Liability Accidents: Property owners must keep their properties free from unreasonable hazards or face liability when someone suffers injuries.
• Construction Accidents: Following protocols, rules, and regulations greatly reduces the risk of injury on a construction site. The property owner or general contractor might be liable if a worker or guest suffers injuries.

Addressing Injuries in a Connecticut Personal Injury Accident 

Despite its relatively small size, the Office of Health Strategy (OHS) lists 13 trauma facilities approved by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) in Connecticut. This includes Level I, II, and III trauma centers. These differ from normal emergency rooms because they are prepared to deal with the most catastrophic of injuries and provide stabilization, treatment, and rehabilitation 24 hours a day. 

If you or your loved one is receiving care in one of these facilities—very common after a serious injury accident—your lawyer can meet with you at the hospital, in a rehabilitation facility, or at your home. You do not have to wait until you recover to benefit from their experience and skill. 

Having a lawyer on your side during this part of the ordeal just makes sense. They will take all calls from the insurance companies so that you do not have to worry about it. They will preserve evidence and may offer resources to help you get the care and support you need. 

A Connecticut Accident Lawyer Will Pursue Damages for Your Personal Injuries

When a victim holds a negligent party responsible for the Connecticut accident and injuries, they do so by recovering compensation from the at-fault party or their insurance carrier. This could involve auto liability insurance, homeowner’s insurance, or a business liability policy. Sometimes, other types of coverage come into play, too. 

To recover maximum compensation for your full range of expenses and losses, you must have strong evidence of the money you spent, your likely future costs, and any economic or non-economic damages you experienced. Your lawyer will work to gather documents, work with experts, and take other necessary steps to develop a robust case.

This could allow you to recover money for:

• Pain and suffering damages, alongside other intangible losses
• Medical bills and future care needs related to your injuries
• Lost income, including wages, tips, and other pay
• Diminished earning capacity if you are living with related disabilities
• Repair or replacement of damaged personal property
• Related expenses with documentation

Wrongful Death in Connecticut Personal Injury Accidents

Our team also reviews cases for families who lost a loved one in a Connecticut injury accident. We can refer families to a partner law firm to pursue compensation based on a wrongful death anywhere in Connecticut.

Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-555, the executor or administrator of the estate can file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members, including parents, spouses, or children, cannot file a lawsuit without being named as the executor of the estate, but they are most commonly the beneficiaries of this type of case. 

Your Connecticut wrongful death attorney will know how to identify recoverable damages, ensure you meet the statute of limitations, and help you provide the burden of proof to hold the liable party accountable. 

What Should I Do After a Connecticut Personal Injury Accident?

If you are hurt in a Connecticut accident and believe someone else might be legally responsible for your injuries, contact us as soon as possible. We review these cases regularly. We will listen as you describe what happened and offer our perspective on your next steps. 

We connect injured victims with our co-counsels near them, allowing them to work closely with an attorney in their geographic area who practices law in their state. We remain available to that firm for resources and other support throughout this process. 

Most cases settle without going to court. However, your attorney will prepare your case like it is going to trial. You do not have to worry if they cannot negotiate your case or have a good reason why they should litigate instead. You will never need to pay them anything unless they win compensation for you.

When Should I Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer About My Connecticut Injuries?

Reach out to our team quickly after your accident. If you received treatment and were released from the hospital to recover, we can take your call today. If you are still receiving inpatient care but are stable and ready to talk, contact us. The sooner we talk, the sooner you could have a personal injury lawyer managing your case. 

The statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit is generally two years from the date of the injury. This is specified under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584. The statute of limitations for wrongful death claims in Connecticut is also two years from the date of the person’s death, as outlined in the state’s wrongful death laws. 

However, you should not wait until this date is close to decide what you want to do about your case. There are many reasons why getting started early is in your best interests. This includes having an attorney to deal with the calls from insurance companies, protect your rights, and preserve crucial evidence in your case.