If you were injured because of someone else’s negligence, you can get justice by holding them accountable and recovering fair compensation. An attorney from our team can handle this case for you with no upfront costs.
When you hire a personal injury lawyer from Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, you have our experience and knowledge working for you. Our lawyers have been fighting for the rights of injured victims and their families for over 85 years.
We provide free consultations. Contact us today to discuss your accident, injuries, and next steps.
Our Enfield, CT, Personal Injury Attorneys Handle Many Types of Cases
Almost any type of accident or incident could support a personal injury case as long as it occurred because of someone else’s negligence. Our attorneys know how to investigate a case and gather evidence to document the four elements of negligence:
- Duty of care
- Breach of duty
- Causation
- Harm
Let’s consider a car accident case. Picture this: A driver approaches a red light at a busy Enfield intersection. They owe others on the road a duty of care to stop at the light based on the applicable traffic laws. They fail to do so. This is a breach of their duty. This is also the proximate cause of the T-bone collision with another vehicle in the intersection. The driver of that vehicle suffers injuries, financial losses, and other harm.
These same four elements are found in a wide range of cases that can lead to severe and catastrophic injuries in Enfield. Some of the most common our attorneys handle include:
- Car Accidents: Connecticut law allows crash victims to hold the at-fault driver legally responsible for the injuries and damages that occur in an accident they cause.
- Truck Crashes: Truck drivers are held to a higher standard and must follow many state and federal regulations to prevent truck accidents and injuries to occupants of other vehicles.
- Motorcycle Collisions: Motorcyclists commonly suffer catastrophic injuries in accidents caused by negligent drivers.
- Pedestrian Accidents: Careless drivers often cause serious injuries when they hit pedestrians.
- Dog Bite Injuries: Dog bites can lead to serious injuries and infections. The dog’s owner might be liable based on the case facts.
- Nursing Home Abuse: Our attorneys fight to hold nursing homes accountable for the abuse and neglect that hurts residents living there.
- Slip and Falls: Property owners owe a duty of care to visitors, customers, and other guests to prevent unnecessary hazards. These could include slip and trip hazards that lead to falls and injuries.
- Medical Malpractice: When doctors and other care providers act negligently, different rules apply. These cases are often complex.
- Product Liability: Product liability cases stem from dangerous or defective products that cause injuries. The manufacturer may be legally responsible. These cases could support a class action or mass tort.
How Our Enfield Lawyers Handle Personal Injury Cases
Our personal injury lawyers meet with clients in Enfield and across Hartford County. If you were injured, we are here to help. We understand how difficult it can be to suffer injuries through no fault of your own and then face extensive medical bills, out-of-pocket expenses, and financial losses. We want to help you get justice. This includes holding the negligent party accountable and recovering the money you need to cover your expenses and losses.
We provide representation to all neighborhoods in Enfield, including:
- Crescent Lake
- Enfield Historical District
- Hazardville
- North Thompsonville
- Presidential Section
- Scitico
- Shaker Pines
- Sherwood Manor
- Southwood Acres
- Thompsonville
When we investigate a case in Enfield, we must answer questions that include:
- What happened to cause the accident or incident?
- Who acted negligently?
- What injuries did this accident cause?
- What damages occurred as a result?
To this end, we must have a strong understanding of negligence and liability. With more than eight decades of experience handling personal injury cases and recovering compensation for injured victims, you can feel confident knowing how to build strong cases and hold the at-fault parties accountable.
What Is Negligence?
Negligence, in its most simplistic terms, is carelessness or recklessness that causes injuries. When one party acts negligently, it puts others at risk. They fail to uphold laws, regulations, or best practices, and the result is a situation where severe injuries, expensive bills, and frustrating financial losses become a reality.
Imagine someone brings their dog to the Town Green and allows them to run off-leash. This is illegal under Sec. 54-4 of the city code. The dog bites someone. The owner, who violated the law and acted carelessly by letting their dog off-leash in a public park, is likely legally liable for any injuries that occurred.
Why Does It Matter?
Documenting negligence and identifying the liable party is essential in recovering damages in a personal injury case. Without solid evidence to show negligence occurred, we cannot hold another party accountable for your injuries and damages and seek compensation to pay for them. For this reason, negligence is at the heart of every personal injury case.
Who Is Liable?
Our Enfield personal injury lawyers know how to identify the liable party or parties in your case and hold them legally accountable for their negligence. We work to ensure we have the strongest evidence possible to show who acted negligently and who is legally responsible based on the details of what happened.
Our Enfield Personal Injury Lawyers Will Identify and Document Your Recoverable Damages
Our clients suffer a wide range of injuries and injury severities. Some suffer traumatic brain injuries and lasting complications in truck accidents on I-91. In contrast, others make a complete recovery after surgery for a torn ACL in a fall at Enfield Square Mall. Most fall somewhere between these two extremes.
For our attorneys, no case is too small or too daunting. We are familiar with most catastrophic injuries and have experts on call we can work with to better understand your medical situation and future care needs, including living with:
- A traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Spinal cord injury and paralysis
- Limb amputation or loss of use
- Significant burns and scarring
As you likely know, the expenses and financial losses incurred because of an injury, treatment, hospitalization, and follow-up are significant. Our attorneys will gather documentation to show your costs to date and work with experts to understand your estimated future care costs. This could allow us to recover damages for you, such as:
- Medical bills and related expenses today and in the future
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity if you cannot return to work
- Property damages, such as repair of a damaged vehicle
- Related costs, such as renovations to your home for wheelchair access
- Pain and suffering and other noneconomic damages
Wrongful Death in an Enfield Accident
Our Enfield, CT, team also manages wrongful death actions. We work with the executor of the victim’s estate to seek compensation and justice. Under Conn. Gen. Stat. Sec. 52-555, they are the only party who can serve as a plaintiff in these lawsuits. However, the immediate family is generally the beneficiary of these cases. This could include the surviving spouse, children, or the victim’s parents.
Contact us today to learn more about how we handle these cases and your legal options.
Our Enfield Attorneys Have the Experience, Resources, and Reputation to Manage Your Injury Case
At Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, we want to help injury victims recover fair compensation for their medical care, income losses, and pain and suffering. We will not settle for less than they deserve and will take cases to court when necessary to hold a liable party accountable. We have been handling cases like yours since 1938 and have the knowledge, experience, and resources to manage your case.
Our resources include the time, money, and network of experts to help us support your case as necessary. We have a strong reputation for managing even the most challenging and complex cases, including some that other firms reject. We strive to treat every client like a part of our family. Each case receives a personalized case plan, individual attention, and support throughout the legal process.
Our lawyers have a long track record of winning cases and recovering significant payouts for our clients hurt in personal injury accidents. Some recent personal injury settlements and verdicts we have recovered include:
- $7,900,000 settlement during the civil trial for a client with a severe brain injury after being broadsided by a police vehicle pursuing a suspect
- $3,500,000 settlement for a client injured in a motorcycle accident caused by a defectively milled roadway
- $2,000,000 mediated settlement for a client hit by a negligent driver when she was crossing the street.
- $775,000 settlement for a client who fell on an icy private driveway and required surgery
- $750,000 settlement for a child who underwent surgery after being dragged to the ground and bit by a dog on the arm and head
- $700,000 settlement in a wrongful death case after our client’s loved one died on a job site
At Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, our attorneys represent injured clients on a contingency fee basis. You will not need to pay a retainer or other upfront fees or costs. We will manage your case, and you will only pay if we win.
We offer free consultations. This ensures you understand your rights and know your options based on the case facts you share with our team. We can also answer your questions and explain how our contingency fees work. Contact us today to get started.
Our Enfield Attorneys Use Compelling Evidence to Build Your Personal Injury Case
When we represent a client injured in Enfield, CT, we must build a convincing case to negotiate a fair settlement with their insurance carrier or compel a jury to award appropriate damages. This process begins the day they hire us to manage their case.
As soon as we represent a client, we contact the liable party and their insurance carrier and oversee all communication in the case. This allows our client to focus on their treatment and healing while we build a case and negotiate for a payout.
The next steps in the case include:
- Investigating what happened and gathering crucial evidence
- Organizing the evidence and developing a case plan
- Demanding fair compensation from the insurance carrier
- Negotiating a fair settlement agreement when possible
- Litigating the case as necessary
Based on Conn. Gen. Stat. Sec. 52-584, the general deadline to sue the at-fault party in your case is two years. However, exceptions do exist and you might have more or less time. The earlier we learn about your case, the better. Contact us as soon as your injuries allow so we can protect your rights and begin gathering evidence to support your claim.
Discuss Your Enfield Legal Case With Our Injury Team for Free Today
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, provides free consultations for victims of Enfield accidents and their families. Let our team review your options and explain how our Enfield personal injury lawyers approach similar cases. You have rights, and we will fight to protect them.
Contact us today to begin the road to compensation and justice.