When you are injured by someone else’s careless, willful, or negligent behavior, you have a legal right to seek compensation. A personal injury attorney with Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC can help you gather evidence, file a claim, and fight for a fair financial recovery.
For more than 85 years, our personal injury law firm has defended the rights of injured victims in Connecticut. We have established a reputation for success, with millions recovered for our clients. Contact our office today to schedule a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer in Naugatuck.
Naugatuck Personal Injury Lawyers Committed to Fighting for Your Legal Rights
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC is committed to ensuring injured victims receive justice, regardless of their financial situation. If you are injured by someone else’s negligence, you deserve equal representation under the law. When you work with our firm, we represent your interests against giant corporations, insurance companies, and other powerful entities.
A Naugatuck personal injury attorney with Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC defends your legal rights and guides you through the legal process. Many insurance carriers try to reduce or deny your claim to protect their profits. Our attorneys are well aware of these tactics, and we know how to fight for the compensation you deserve. We don’t battle insurance companies with just one lawyer… when you’re a Trantolo & Trantolo client, you get a team.
A Track Record of Successful Personal Injury Outcomes
Since 1938, Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC has fought for maximum compensation on behalf of injury victims. Our efforts have resulted in millions in settlements and verdicts for clients just like you. Our settlements and verdicts include:
- $12,750,000 confidential settlement for combined medical malpractice claims
- $9,200,000 settlement during trial for medical negligence that caused cerebral palsy
- $7,900,000 settlement for a car accident involving a police vehicle
- $3,500,000 settlement for a motorcycle crash caused by defective road milling
- $2,000,000 settlement for a pedestrian struck while crossing the street
- $1,100,000 settlement for a client who lost an eye because of a defective golf ball air cannon
- $800,000 settlement for a dog bite incident
- $775,000 settlement for a slip and fall accident on a private driveway
- $700,000 wrongful death claim for a worker who died due to employer negligence
Every personal injury victim deserves a chance to hold the at-fault party accountable, so let us fight for full and fair compensation.
Establishing Damages in a Naugatuck Personal Injury Case
The types of damages and amount of compensation you could recover depend on the unique details of your case. When establishing the damages you can pursue, we examine the following factors:
- Whether your injuries caused temporary or permanent disability or impairment
- What medical services, treatment, and equipment you need
- Whether you require long-term medical care or extended treatment
- Whether you had property that was damaged in the incident
- How long you were unable to work, and whether you can return to work
- How your injuries affected your enjoyment and quality of life
The aftermath of an unexpected injury can be stressful and costly. We are here to handle your case so you can focus on your recovery.
Losses You Could Claim for a Personal Injury in Naugatuck
Assessing damages after a personal injury can be complicated. Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC’s legal team can examine the ways your injury affects your financial, physical, and mental well-being and help you seek compensation for the full scope of your losses.
Lost Income Due to Your Personal Injury
You may miss work due to your injuries, and your recovery time can further diminish your income. Whether you work hourly or on a salary, even temporary income loss can create snowballing expenses that feel impossible to overcome. Our attorneys help you seek compensation for the income you lost while recovering from your injuries.
We know that some injuries can cause long-term disability and impairment, and we are prepared to help you recover compensation for your diminished income potential. Your personal injury team will gather income documents and medical records to establish the extent of your injuries and show how they diminished your future earnings.
Healthcare Costs Related to Your Injuries
Medical expenses are a primary pain point in a personal injury claim. You have a right to seek compensation for any medical care or treatment related to your injuries, including:
- Emergency room and critical care
- Ambulance transportation
- Hospital stays
- Medical diagnostics, including imaging and testing
- Surgery and other medical procedures to treat your injury
- Long-term medical treatment
- Physical, psychological, and occupational therapy for injury rehabilitation
- In-home nursing care and assistance
- Medical equipment, supplies, and devices for your injury
- Medications to treat your injury and associated conditions
Property Damage Due to the Accident
If you were injured in a car accident, motorcycle accident, or other motor vehicle collision, you could recover compensation for property damage. Such damages may include vehicle repairs and replacements, as well as damage to personal belongings. We keep a property damage expert on staff to review estimates and invoices and ensure you receive fair value for your damaged property.
Non-Economic Losses Caused by Your Personal Injury
In addition to the financial or economic damages you suffered, you could recover non-economic damages for subjective losses. These are the intangible losses you suffered that affect your quality of life and enjoyment. Common examples of non-economic damages include:
- Mental anguish
- Emotional distress
- Physical pain and suffering
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Humiliation
- Diminished quality of life
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of enjoyment
Your personal injury team works to understand all the ways your injuries affect your life, so we can build a case for damages tailored to your particular situation.
Our Personal Injury Lawyers in Naugatuck Manage Many Types of Claims
A personal injury is any injury suffered by a person due to someone else’s negligence. It is a broad legal definition that touches on everything from motor vehicle accidents to medical malpractice and dog bites. The dedicated personal injury team at Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC has experience handling numerous personal injury claims. Some of the types of cases we handle include:
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents are one of the most common causes of personal injury claims. We handle many types of motor vehicle accidents, including:
- Car crashes
- Commercial truck accidents
- Motorcycle collisions
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
We can gather evidence to prove fault, negotiate with insurers, and file a lawsuit against the responsible party. If necessary, our personal injury lawyers are prepared to take your case to trial.
Premises Liability Injuries
When you are injured on someone else’s property, you could recover compensation through a premises liability claim. Slip and fall accidents are one of the premises liability claims we see most often. We work to prove that you suffered injuries due to the property owner’s negligence and fight to recover fair compensation on your behalf.
Dog bites are another type of premises liability case we handle. State negligence laws involving injury claims and dog bites can be complex, but our lawyers can help you handle these claims.
Product Liability Claims
Product designers, manufacturers, packagers, and distributors have to meet stringent consumer protection requirements for the types of products they sell. Everything from automobiles to prescription medications must undergo thorough testing and review to ensure they are safe for use.
When the product has defects that could have been prevented, injured consumers can sue for damages. Our product liability attorneys handle a variety of personal injury and mass torts claims, including dangerous drugs, defective medical devices, and more.
Medical Malpractice
Healthcare providers are responsible for providing quality care to patients within the standards of their profession. If they fail in this duty, they can be held liable for any resulting injuries or illnesses. A medical malpractice lawyer with Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC can defend your right to fair compensation after a medical misdiagnosis, drug error, or other negligence by a medical provider.
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Nursing home abuse and neglect arises when disabled or elderly people in assisted living facilities and nursing homes do not receive adequate care. Failure in the standard of care can result in serious injuries and illness in those who are least able to defend themselves. Our nursing home abuse lawyers are dedicated to pursuing justice on behalf of abused nursing home and assisted living residents.
Workplace Injuries
Most injuries in the workplace are covered by workers’ compensation. We can assist you with your workers’ compensation claim or help you pursue a third-party personal injury lawsuit if your situation calls for it. Whether you were injured in the office, on a construction site, or at a factory, we have the knowledge and resources to help you recover the compensation you need.
Wrongful Death
If you lost a family member because of someone else’s negligent or willful actions, you could recover compensation through a wrongful death claim. These claims aim to recover funeral costs, burial expenses, lost income, medical costs, pain and suffering, and other damages associated with a loved one’s unexpected passing.
Understanding Negligence in a Naugatuck Personal Injury Case
To file any type of personal injury claim, you must typically prove that the responsible party’s actions caused your personal injury, and that you sustained damages as a result. Our legal team knows how to assess your claim and determine whether you have a valid case based on the following elements:
- Duty of care: We determine if the responsible party owed you a duty of care. For instance, a property owner has a duty to maintain a safe premises.
- Violation of duty of care: If the at-fault party fails in their duty of care and you are injured as a result, you could file a personal injury claim.
- Causation: We gather evidence to prove that the at-fault party’s violation of their duty led to your injuries.
- Damages: We use documentation and other evidence to show that you suffered actual damages as a result of the at-fault party’s violation of the duty of care.
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC’s dedicated personal injury attorneys in Naugatuck can examine your case, obtain evidence, and explain your legal options.
Focused Representation From Personal Injury Attorneys Who Get Results
When you work with Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, you receive competent, personalized legal guidance from attorneys who care about getting compensation for your injuries. With extensive trial and litigation experience, our attorneys have the knowledge, reputation, and resources to take on the most complex cases.
Our goal is to help our clients recover the compensation they need to cover medical treatment, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. When you hire us to represent you, we assign a dedicated team to your case. That team manages every aspect of your claim, from gathering evidence and building a case to fielding communication and negotiating with insurers.
If we cannot reach a fair settlement agreement, our team is prepared to take your case to trial. We will NOT settle for less than you deserve.
Deadlines for Personal Injury Cases in Connecticut
CT Gen. Stat. § 52-584 generally limits the time you have to file a personal injury claim to two years. This statute of limitations varies depending on the circumstances of your case. Wrongful death cases, for instance, must typically be filed within two years, per CT Gen. Stat. § 52-555. Dog bite victims have three years to sue the dog owner, according to CT Gen. Stat. § 22-357.
Rather than trying to figure out which deadlines apply to your case, contact Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC as soon as possible after your injury. We can review your case details and help you understand which statutes of limitations may apply to your claim.
Speak With One of Our Personal Injury Attorneys in Naugatuck
If you or someone you love sustained injuries because of someone else’s negligence, our Naugatuck personal injury lawyers can help you seek the compensation you need for recovery. We offer free legal consultations and representation on contingency. We only recover payment for litigation fees and costs if we win your case.
Schedule a free consultation with a member of our team to learn how we can help you seek the compensation you deserve.