A personal injury lawyer is an attorney who provides legal representation to those who have been physically or psychologically injured due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another person, company, government agency, or any other entity.
Personal injury lawyers specialize in tort law, which is the branch of law that deals with civil wrongs and damages.
Here are some factors to consider when choosing a personal injury lawyer in Connecticut:
- Experience: Look for a personal injury lawyer with experience handling cases like yours and a track record of success.
- Reputation: Check online reviews, ask for references, and seek recommendations from other lawyers or professional organizations.
- Communication: Choose a personal injury lawyer who is responsive and easy to communicate with. You should feel comfortable asking questions and discussing your case.
- Availability: Make sure the personal injury lawyer you choose is available to take on your case and has the time to devote to it.
- Specialization: Some personal injury lawyers specialize in specific cases, such as medical malpractice or car accidents. Find a lawyer who specializes in your type of case.
- Fees: Personal injury lawyers typically work on a contingency fee basis, which means they only get paid if you win your case. Ask about fees and ensure you understand the agreement's terms before signing on with a lawyer.
- Location: Choose a personal injury lawyer licensed to practice law in Connecticut and has a physical office in the state.
These are just a few factors to consider when choosing a personal injury lawyer in Connecticut. It's important to do your research and take your time to find the right lawyer for you.
Guendelsberger Personal Injury Lawyers
We have been successful personal injury lawyers in Connecticut since 1983. Guendelsberger Law Offices has successfully settled, mediated, and resolved personal injury cases for our clients, resulting in substantial financial compensation. Personal Injury cases have a statute of limitations, restricting the time a case can be brought. If you think you need a CT personal injury lawyer, please contact us to discuss your specific circumstances.
No one can give back a life when it has been severely altered due to a traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury, or other catastrophic personal injuries. The team at Guendelsberger Law Offices does everything possible to help you receive compensation for pain and suffering, disability, lost income, and medical expenses.
Follow the links below to learn how our law firm can help with specific types of serious injuries.
If you have been injured in a Connecticut accident caused by the negligence or misconduct of another, please get in touch with us to arrange a free consultation and case evaluation. With attorneys in our New Milford, Connecticut law office, our personal injury lawyers represent clients throughout the Fairfield and Litchfield counties in Connecticut.
Frequently Asked Questions About Connecticut Personal Injury Lawyers
When to hire a CT Personal Injury Lawyer
As far as we are concerned, if someone has an accident, they should get a hold of a lawyer right after they go see their doctor. Personal injury cases are based upon whether or not a person is injured. A Personal Injury lawyer is going to consider all of your needs, both in the moment and in the future, in your compensation plan. On the other hand, insurance company representatives will often provide settlements that seem large but are insufficient in the long-term.
Will a personal injury lawyer insist we see a doctor?
It is important that you see a doctor immediately. If you can’t prove an injury, you can’t collect on a Personal Injury claim. A CT personal injury lawyer will ensure you are seen by a doctor. Only a doctor can determine the extent of your injuries. Often, you will have to go to more than one doctor. Doctors specialize in different areas. When the orthopedic doctor is done, if you are still having a problem, we’ll send you to a pain management specialist who has other available procedures. The goal is to figure out what it will take to get you back to the position you were in before the accident, and if you can’t get all the way back, determining the compensation that is appropriate for your loss.
I don’t have money for a doctor. What do I do?
This is another reason why you should see a lawyer relatively soon. If you don’t have insurance, we know certain doctors that will see our clients on what we call “letter protection.”
We issue a letter of protection so that clients can see a doctor and get the help they need. These doctors know that when the case gets settled, they’re going to get paid for their time.
What is Considered Bodily Injury?
Bodily injury in its simplest terms means physical injuries to parts of your body, but emotional and psychological injuries may also be claimed if you have suffered some kind of physical injury. Psychological injuries alone, such as anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, without any physical injury accompanying them, are nearly impossible to pursue.
Is there a cost to change Personal Injury Lawyers in Connecticut?
A lot of people come see us when they already have a lawyer that they’re not happy with, so they switch over. When that happens, the client only pays one legal fee that the former lawyer and the current lawyer end up dividing between themselves.
What questions to ask before hiring a CT Personal Injury Lawyer?
The two most important questions to ask are:
- How often do you go to trial?
- Have you done this type of Personal Injury work before?
Should you accept an insurance payout for a personal injury in Connecticut?
Before accepting any settlement, you must understand the extent of the injury, length and costs of treatments, and how the injury will affect your life going forward. An insurance company's offer won’t consider future treatments, lost wages, or other important costs. Insurance companies are counting on clients not knowing what to consider and just accepting their offer. Always review any insurance offer with a CT Personal Injury Lawyer before accepting it.
When to pay a Personal Injury Lawyer?
When you are paid, the lawyer is paid. The average case from the day a client comes in to the day the case is over is usually 2½ to 4 years. Some lawyers that normally don't do personal injury work will ask the client to pay money up front to cover doctor reports, court filing fees, sheriff's fees. We don't do that. We lay the money out of our own pocket and then we get paid back at the end of the case.
Partial List of Connecticut Personal Injury Cases We Won
- Jury awards woman 1.5 million due to fall on Delta, plane – exacerbation of multiple sclerosis. S. District Court, Bridgeport.
- $65,000 to woman for injury to knee due to injury from Delta beverage cart. Danbury Superior Court.
- $600,000 settlement to man rear ended by truck on I-84. Litchfield Superior Court.
- Postal delivery man settles for $485,000 due to tinnitus from rear end collision. Danbury Superior Court.
- 1.2 million settlement for auto injuries due to T-bone accident at intersection. Litchfield Superior Court.
- Jury awards $100,000 to man hit in head by hammer at local hotel. Litchfield Superior Court.
- $120,000 awarded to woman who had her cornea scratched by a dog. Litchfield Superior Court
- $250,000 to woman suffering from airbag induced ringing in the ears. Litchfield Superior Court.
- $250,000 awarded to man injured on way back from Lime Rock in friend’s car. Danbury Superior Court.
- Man falls, receives $900,000 due to hospital early release. Litchfield Superior Court.
- Jury awards $585,000 for broken femur to waitress due to front end collision. Litchfield Superior Court.
- $250,000 to woman who falls on a public transit bus sec. Litchfield Superior Court.
- $250,000 to nanny from North Dakota for traumatically induced type A diabetes. Litchfield Superior Court.