Injury victims harmed by negligence are often left with excruciating injuries, massive medical bills, emotional losses, and other financial distress. If you suffered injuries in an accident, our Connecticut personal injury lawyers will help you seek compensation. Whether you were harmed in a car accident, medical malpractice incident, slip and fall, or commercial truck collision, you may have options for financial recovery. Our law firm can help you pursue the money you need.
If you or a loved one suffered a personal injury in Connecticut, Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC can help you. Our lawyers will fight on your behalf and seek compensation for your losses while you heal. Call us today to begin your case with a free consultation.
Our Personal Injury Lawyers Are Here to Fight on Your Behalf
At Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, we believe that all people are created equal, so when you are injured through no fault of your own, the big corporations and insurance companies should not have more power than you do in the courtroom. When we represent you, we will fight to make sure your voice is heard.
Working with a Connecticut personal injury lawyer means you don’t have to navigate the legal process by yourself. When you hire Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, you can expect someone on your side who knows the law and will look out for your best interests.
When you’ve been injured, the insurance companies will look to minimize the amount to pay out on your claim or deny your claim entirely. They will have their own lawyers working to protect their interests, so you want a personal injury lawyer who will level the playing field. Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC will fight for the compensation you deserve from all responsible parties.
Our Personal Injury Lawyers Have Achieved Successful Case Results For Clients
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC has been defending the rights of injured victims for over 85 years with a proven track record of success. We always strive for maximum compensation. Read our previous settlements and verdicts to see what we have achieved on behalf of our clients:
- $9,200,000 settlement for a client who developed cerebral palsy because of medical malpractice
- $7,900,000 settlement for a client who sustained brain damage after being struck by a police vehicle
- $3,500,000 settlement for a client injured in a motorcycle crash caused by a defective roadway
- $775,000 settlement for a client who slipped and fell on ice
- $750,000 settlement for a child who was attacked by a dog
- $775,000 settlement for a client who suffered injuries and property damage during a propane tank explosion
When you’ve been injured in an accident, we understand that dealing with the insurance company and legal paperwork can make the ordeal even worse. Our personal injury team will fight for the compensation you deserve. We’ll handle the legal details while you focus on getting better.
We Help People Facing Losses from Many Injury Cases
Our team helps victims with a wide variety of incidents and accidents, such as:
- Motor vehicle accidents: This includes car accidents, truck collisions, motorcycle wrecks, pedestrian collisions, and bicycle accidents.
- Slip and fall accidents: Slip and falls include injuries sustained on someone else’s property due to hazardous conditions.
- Medical malpractice: Medical malpractice includes injuries resulting from a doctor or hospital’s negligence, such as misdiagnosis or medication mistakes.
- Defective products: Product liability includes injuries caused by dangerous or malfunctioning products, such as faulty appliances, contaminated food, dangerous drugs, or defective auto parts.
- Workplace accidents: This includes injuries that occur on the job, like construction site accidents, factory mishaps, or office-related incidents. Workers’ compensation usually addresses medical issues and certain losses from these accidents, but there are times where a third-party claim is the right choice. Either way, we’re here to help you.
- Dog bites: Dog attacks include injuries caused by bites and other injuries you sustained due to an owner’s carelessness.
- Nursing home abuse and neglect: Nursing home abuse includes injuries sustained by elderly or disabled individuals due to inadequate care or mistreatment in nursing homes or assisted living facilities.
- Wrongful death: A wrongful death claim is a type of personal injury claim brought by the surviving family members of someone who died due to another party’s negligence or wrongdoing.
The common thread among most of these examples is that the injury was caused by another party’s negligence and the victim suffered harm as a result. If you have experienced any type of personal injury, it’s essential to consult with a Connecticut personal injury attorney to assess your legal options and protect your rights.
How Our Lawyers Make a Difference for Accident and Injury Victims
A lawyer can make a significant difference in your life after an accident by providing essential guidance, support, and representation as you navigate the complex legal process of seeking compensation for your injuries and damages.
Many personal injury cases seem straightforward initially but then become more complicated as the situation unfolds. One of the benefits of working with our law firm is that we have the experience, resources, and reputation needed to take on any case, no matter how challenging. Our Connecticut personal injury attorneys have significant litigation and trial experience.
If the at-fault party or the party’s insurance company refuses to agree to a reasonable settlement, we will fight for you in court. When these companies try to avoid paying what they owe by delaying, deflecting, and denying claims, you need someone on your side who won’t back down. We’re the advocates who will stand up to them to protect you. We’re passionate about fighting for our clients.
Our Law Firm Treats Our Clients Like Family
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC has a team of personal injury lawyers, paralegals, and support staff dedicated to achieving a fair outcome for your case. We have a long history of obtaining significant settlements, and we’ll fight for you as if you were a member of our own family.
We know that no two personal injury cases are alike, so we develop a customized plan for each case based on the circumstances. We give each client the personalized attention, reliable legal help, and compassionate support they need.
We make sure you understand your legal options, answer your questions, and keep you informed about the progress of your case. This can provide peace of mind during a challenging and uncertain time.
Let’s win your case TOGETHER
Damages You Can Recover in a Connecticut Personal Injury Claim
When you are injured, it can be hard to fully understand the scope of your losses. It’s easy to underestimate expenses or not even know how to calculate intangible losses. Our lawyers know what losses to look for and how to determine the full value of these losses.
Medical Expenses Related to Your Accident or Injury
Through a claim or lawsuit, you may recover compensation for your past, present, and future medical expenses. You may be compensated for any expenses related to:
- Ambulance transportation to the hospital
- Hospital visits and stays
- Any medical tests you need, such as an MRI, CT scan, laboratory tests, bloodwork, or X-rays
- The surgical and medical procedures you required because of your personal injury
- Ongoing medical care to address long-term medical complications caused by the incident
- Rehabilitative therapy such as occupational or physical therapy
- In-home health care or nursing home care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Medical devices
- Medications and other pharmacy costs related to the incident
Property Damage Expenses
While property damage is most common with a motor vehicle accident, we can help address any property losses you may have suffered. If you need to pay for repairs for damaged property, we’ll seek these losses, too. Our team will draw on any bills or estimates you may have that detail the damages or losses to your property.
Compensation for Non-Economic Damages
In many cases, personal injury victims qualify to recover non-economic damages for their intangible losses. One major example of this loss is pain and suffering. This refers to the physical discomfort and emotional distress that an individual experiences due to their injuries. Calculating pain and suffering damages can be challenging, as there is no set formula or standard method.
We can consider the severity and permanence of the injuries, the impact on your daily life, and the emotional toll of the accident. Evidence of your injuries and their impact on your life may include medical records, expert testimony, personal journals, and witness statements from family and friends.
However, pain and suffering is not the only non-economic damage you can seek. Our attorneys can also request compensation for:
- Mental anguish
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Reduced quality of life
- Loss of consortium
Our team will make sure we account for all the emotional harm you’re dealing with, not just the ones listed above.
Lost Income
Regardless of the cause of your injury, you probably had to miss work to heal or attend medical appointments. If your injury has affected your ability to work and earn a living in any way, you may be able to recover compensation for your lost income. Our firm can collect medical records and proof of your previous income to prove that your injuries prevented you from earning the money you need.
Reduced Earning Capacity
Some personal injuries are so serious that the individual can’t return to their job. If you had to quit working or take a lower-paying job because of your injuries, this may affect your potential payout.
You could receive compensation for damage to your “earning capacity” or ability to earn a living. For example, if a construction worker suffers an injury that takes away their ability to walk, they might have to take a lower-paying desk job. In this case, they could be compensated for the difference between their pre-injury and post-injury salaries.
A Connecticut personal injury attorney from our law firm can calculate the extent of your lost income and lost earning capacity and insist on fair compensation. To learn more about the value of your claim, call us today.
Many Factors Influence Injury Case Results
In a Connecticut personal injury claim, the injured person may recover compensation for their damages. The amount of compensation you can recover depends on the facts of your case. Our attorneys will consider:
- The type of medical services the injured person needed
- The extent of any disability or loss of functioning
- The length of time the injured person was out of work
- The extent of the victim’s non-financial suffering
- Whether the victim suffered property damage because of the incident
Connecticut Personal Injury Lawyer FAQs
How Do You Know If You Have a Valid Case?
When reviewing your case, our lawyers will consider several key factors. A successful claim typically requires evidence that another party’s negligence or intentional actions caused your injuries and that you suffered damages as a result.
- Duty of Care: One of the first things to assess is whether the other party owed you a duty of care and breached that duty. For example, drivers have a duty to operate their vehicles safely and follow traffic laws. Property owners have a duty to maintain reasonably safe premises for visitors. If the other party failed to uphold their duty of care, leading to your injuries, you may have grounds for a valid claim.
- Causation: Next, you must demonstrate that the breach of duty directly caused your injuries. This is known as causation. You will need to present evidence, such as medical records, witness statements, and expert testimony, to show that your injuries were a direct result of the other party’s negligence or wrongdoing.
- Damages: Additionally, you must have suffered actual damages, such as medical expenses, lost wages, or property damage. These damages must be quantifiable and directly related to the incident in question.
We can review the specifics of your case, help gather evidence, and advise you on the best course of action for compensation.
When Should I Call a Personal Injury Lawyer in Connecticut?
You may want to consider calling a personal injury lawyer in Connecticut in the following situations:
- Severe injuries: If you’ve suffered significant injuries that require extensive medical treatment, rehabilitation, or may result in long-term disability.
- Disputed liability: When the other party denies fault or their insurance company is contesting responsibility for the accident.
- Multiple parties involved: If your case involves multiple potentially liable parties, such as in a multi-vehicle accident or a defective product case.
- Insurance company tactics: If you’re facing resistance, lowball offers, or bad faith practices from an insurance company.
- Unclear damages: If it’s difficult to determine the full extent of your damages, including future medical costs or lost earning capacity.
- Government entities involved: Cases against government agencies or employees often involve special rules and shortened deadlines.
- Wrongful death cases: If you’ve lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or intentional act.
- Serious car or truck accidents: Especially those involving commercial vehicles, which may have complex liability issues and substantial damages.
- Premises liability cases: Such as slip and fall accidents on commercial property, where proving negligence can be challenging.
- Cases involving children: When a minor has been injured, as these cases often have special considerations and may require court approval for settlements.
If you are unsure of your rights or want to ensure you’re not missing out on compensation you’re entitled to, don’t be afraid to reach out.
What Does it Cost to Hire a Connecticut Personal Injury Attorney?
Our firm operates on a contingency-fee basis. Clients are not asked to pay legal fees upfront. Instead, payment is due when our law firm secures a settlement or court award for the client. We will explain more about our payment structure during your initial case review.
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC also provides free consultations to anybody interested in learning more about pursuing a personal injury claim. If you’re unsure about what a personal injury claim entails, how a Connecticut personal injury lawyer can help you, or have other questions, you can call us for a free initial consultation.
The Statute of Limitations For Personal Injury Claims in Connecticut
The statute of limitations limits the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit. In Connecticut, the statute of limitations is generally two years for personal injury cases per Connecticut General Statutes § 52-584. This means that you must file your lawsuit within two years if you hope to secure financial compensation.
If your loved one passed away in an accident another party caused, we can help you pursue a wrongful death case. You typically must submit your wrongful death claim within two years, according to Connecticut General Statutes § 52-555. Your family could recover compensation for funeral expenses and other associated losses.
Many factors can influence the statute of limitations in a case. For example, if your case is brought against a government entity, you may have less time to file. When you hire our attorneys right away, we can explain the filing deadline that applies to your case.
Talk to a Connecticut Personal Injury Attorney and Seek the Compensation You Need
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, founded to help injured victims in Connecticut, is your trusted partner in seeking justice and fair compensation after an injury. With a proven track record of success, our team of personal injury lawyers has recovered millions of dollars for our clients.
Give our Connecticut personal injury lawyers a call today. Remember, consultations are completely free, so there is no risk in learning more about your legal options. We offer legal advice, explain the next steps in your case, and put our decades of experience to work for you.