The civil lawsuit could be a personal injury lawsuit, a wrongful death lawsuit, or a property damage lawsuit, or even a combination of two or more of these. The type of lawsuit your Connecticut accident lawyer, who can be found on USAttorneys.com which is a website which continues to help people out when they are frustrated and have been mistreated, will file on your behalf will be determined by the particulars of your case.
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No two personal injury cases are exactly the same just like no two snowflakes are exactly the same, each case is unique and so the approach that you take in order to gather evidence, present the lawsuit in trial and prove your claims and damages will have to be unique and tailored to your particular incident as well.
Our legal counselors are especially skilled in this regard. They have plenty of experience representing victims of accidents in Connecticut and are well versed with state accident laws. In addition, they have excellent track records when it comes to filing successful claims and winning their clients the money they rightfully deserve. Someone needs to do this! It is not your fault this person was not raised responsibly. Well, a lesson needs to be sent.
The laws in Connecticut, not unlike in other parts of the country, will allow one to represent themselves in a civil lawsuit instead of being represented by a legal professional. Unfortunately, many people actually think that they will save money this way and choose this route only to lose their lawsuit and go home empty handed.
Remember that as a plaintiff in civil lawsuit, the burden of proof is on you. It is your responsibility or your legal representative’s responsibility to prove the claims within the lawsuit with evidence and supporting arguments. Only when you successfully prove your lawsuit and show how much damages you have incurred can you expect to receive any adequate compensation.
Therefore, we highly recommend that you take that critical step and consult one of our skilled Connecticut accident legal counselors so you can get this ball moving up the field. Your legal professional will work with you to build a strong and irrefutable claim.
Be wary of settlement offers – talk to us first!
Even in case the defendant offers a settlement, you should be wary about accepting any offer before consulting someone in the legal profession. Don’t this party cheat you twice! Accepting the offer will negate your right to sue in the case. In addition, the amount of money you may be offered could be a fraction of what you could get if you worked with us to file a civil lawsuit, win it, and receive the compensatory damages.
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Why is it important to talk to a lawyer about damages after an accident in Connecticut?
Accidents occur every day resulting in little to no negative impacts to a person’s life, but in many cases an accident can lead to long term negative outcomes caused by harm, injury, damage, loss, or wrongful death casualty. Accidental death in Connecticut falls just under heart disease and cancer. The law provides for payment, or indemnity when an injured party is not at fault, referred to as “damages.” Since accidents do not discriminate and can happen at work, while visiting someone’s property, in the hospital, on vacation, during recreational outings, or in motor vehicles, it is important to understand how the law applies to each setting. Consulting with an experienced legal professional in Connecticut can save valuable time, reduce stress, and point accident victims on the right path toward a comprehensive financial award to recover their losses.
What damages can a victim recover from accidental injuries?
Compensatory damages are meant to restore an individual back to the state they were in prior to the accident and include an award of money that may address:
- Economic damages include present and future loss of earnings, medical bills, future medical care, household expenses and
- Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, mental anguish and loss of consortium or companionship.
Punitive damages.
Under Connecticut law, punitive damages are awarded in specific cases, and include motor vehicle and products liability accidents. No statute establishes a standard for punitive damages, but damages are awarded in discrete situations based on proof that a defendant deliberately, or with reckless disregard acted in a manner that would cause harm. A Connecticut attorney can provide more information based on accident specifics.
What types of accidents result in legal action toward fiscal recovery?
Connecticut motor vehicle, personal injury, premises liability, medical malpractice, and worker’s on-the-job accidental injuries are at the root of legal action in pursuit of economic, and non-economic damages, plus punitive damages in specific situations.
Connecticut General Statutes § 52-584 states that personal injury lawsuits for injuries caused by negligence, misconduct or malpractice must be filed within two years from when the injury was sustained, discovered or should have been discovered through reasonable care. An attorney can inform of any deviations from that timeline.
Motor vehicle.
If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident in the State of Connecticut, where 294 related deaths occurred in 2018, you may have questions about how the laws will affect property damage and personal injury claims. Accidents can be caused by blatant negligent acts, such as reckless driving, distracted driving, or driving under the influence, which may result in criminal action and civil action. An experienced attorney can help with the intricacies of a complex accident case by addressing criminal components, insurance coverages, degrees of fault and the severity of the accident damages toward a timely award.
Connecticut is a “fault” state with regard to accidents, a person injured in an automobile accident because of another’s negligence may seek compensation for his or her injuries from the at-fault driver and, if necessary, initiate a lawsuit to determine fault for the amount of damages to be awarded. Under the terms of a standard automobile insurance policy, an insurer has a (1) duty to defend an insured person and (2) right to recover from those at fault any payments it makes to an insured person.
Personal injury.
Personal injury accidents occur in any setting, as a result of the action, or inaction of another, and a victim may be able to recover compensation if fault and/or liability is proven. The recovery of damages is contingent on proving another individual, or entity was the cause of the injury and owed a duty of care to the victim.
Premises liability.
When an individual is hurt on someone else’s property, they may take legal action when injury was caused due to poor conditions on the property, including improper maintenance, upkeep, or from interactions with occupants and animals on the premises. The responsibility of the property owner depends on the standard of care owed to the injured person, which is based on the reason for their presence on the property. For example, an invitee is owed a duty of care, but a trespasser may not be owed that same duty. Homeowners’ insurance may cover these types of injuries in many cases.
Medical malpractice.
Medical malpractice occurs when an individual is injured while under the care of a health care provider. Connecticut does not cap damages that a patient can recover in a medical malpractice case, but generally the punitive damages will be limited to the litigation expenses of the plaintiff minus the taxable costs, up to $300,000. Check with legal counsel, because each case is unique and awards are based on multiple factors that must be approved by the court.
Workers’ compensation.
When a person becomes injured on the job, or contracts an illness that is job-related, they can make a worker’s compensation claim for monetary damages. Injuries may be caused by an accident, or event that results in a physical injury, a medical condition that develops over time caused by repetitive use of a body part, or a condition associated with the workplace environment itself. The Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Commission outlines steps to be taken in these cases.
Wrongful death.
A wrongful death legal action can be brought by loved ones when a person dies because of the negligent, reckless, or deliberate act of another. Damages in these lawsuits can include:
- Medical bills and burial expenses
- Compensation for lost wages
- Compensation for the pain and suffering
- Punitive damages that are intended to punish the person who caused the death.
Legal action after an accident.
An accident victim in Connecticut can take steps to minimize additional stress by hiring competent legal counsel who can objectively speak on their behalf in a courtroom, or against an insurance company’s legal team yielding a swift and fair monetary settlement..
