Were you or someone you love injured in a motorcycle accident in New Britain, Connecticut? A lawyer from Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, can fight for your family’s right to fair compensation, and will never settle for less than you deserve. Call us now for a free consultation. Our New Britain personal injury lawyer charges no attorneys’ fees until you are compensated for your losses.
How Our Experience Strengthens Our Clients’ Motorcycle Accident Cases
The team at Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, includes bikers, so we understand your situation and are prepared to help motorcycle accident clients in various ways. That includes taking care of such legal necessities as:
- Investigating the accident: We collect testimony, documents, and official records to help build your case file. The more material we can find, the stronger your case may be.
- Managing communications: It can be very stressful to talk to the party who caused your accident, not to mention their legal representatives and insurance company. We do all of the talking on behalf of our clients, eliminating this concern for the people who hire us.
- Filling out paperwork: Every legal action requires paperwork. We can select, fill out, submit, and receive all documents, so you do not have to worry about providing a wrong answer or using the incorrect form.
- Negotiating a settlement: We can often meet with the insurance company’s representatives and get them to agree to a pretrial settlement. Rest assured that we fight for what our clients deserve and do not settle for anything less.
- Going to court: We are trial lawyers, meaning we are willing and able to represent clients whose cases go to court. At trial, we can deliver arguments, question witnesses, and object to dishonest behavior from the defense.
What Else Can Our New Britain Team Do?
Our team of dedicated attorneys aims to support our clients in as many ways as we can. For example:
- Was your bike damaged? Our property damage expert can assess your motorcycle to ensure you get proper compensation for repair bills and diminished value.
- Do you need help getting the medical care you need? Our firm can provide you with a letter of protection. This document will ensure that your doctor continues treating you even if you cannot pay immediately.
- Are you concerned about your rights or how to handle your case? We stay in frequent contact with clients, so you have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and get answers.
- Are you worried about how you can afford legal representation? Our New Britain motorcycle accident lawyers work for a contingency fee. This means we get nothing unless and until you recover compensation.
During such a stressful and uncertain time, knowing that our compassionate team is on your side to listen and help you achieve your goals, can help ease the stress and allow you to feel more confident about your future.
Damages That New Britain Residents Can Pursue for Motorcycle Crashes
Under CT Gen. Stat. § 52-584, you have two years to start seeking damages. By getting legal advice from our firm promptly, you can:
- Protect your right to fair compensation
- Give us—and yourself—enough time to consider your situation and come up with a legal strategy that works for you
- Figure out the right way to identify, confront, and get the money you deserve from the at-fault party
You Have a Wide Range of Motorcycle Accident Damages to Choose From
Your accident has likely affected you financially, physically, emotionally, and professionally. Our team can analyze your situation and determine how much compensation you may be entitled to. Your settlement might include money for:
- Repair and replacement expenses, if you have to fix your bike or buy a new one because of the accident
- Medical bills, if you needed (or will need in the future) any form of professional care to cope with your injuries
- The income you lost when your injuries prevented you from going to work or the income you will lose in the future due to chronic injuries
- Pain and suffering, which includes distress caused by both your physical injury symptoms as well as psychological trauma inflicted by this incident
- Disability, which includes temporary loss of use of a body part as well as permanent disabilities caused by catastrophic injuries
- The quality of life you lost when you became unable to take care of yourself or engage in fun or necessary activities
How Much Is Your New Britain Personal Injury Case Worth?
Some people may expect there to be an “average” settlement amount to seek after a motorcycle crash, but this is not the case. We determine every case’s value individually based on the losses that you and your family have suffered.
While we cannot guarantee results in any specific case, we have a proven track record of seeking—and winning—the money our motorcycle accident clients deserve.
Motorcycle Accident Compensation and Your Family’s Future
You have already suffered a great deal, and no amount of money can undo that or get your old life back. With that in mind, why seek compensation?
First and foremost, someone else’s negligence has injured you, and you should not have to bear that burden alone. Second, the at-fault party should be held accountable for what they did to your family. Our family of experienced lawyers can ensure that yours gets the justice you need to move forward.
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Proving Causation in a New Britain Motorcycle Collision
Even if you are an extremely cautious biker who rides defensively and takes good care of your vehicle, you cannot predict every danger you may encounter on the road. Numerous other parties may decide to behave negligently and put you at risk.
At Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, we want to protect New Britain bikers against reckless parties. You have been wronged and deserve a just outcome to your legal case.
Evidence to Search for in Your Motorcycle Crash Case
You can only get compensation from the liable party’s insurance company if you can identify that liable party and explain how their negligence led to your injuries. Our motorcycle accident attorneys can use many kinds of evidence to establish this information, including:
- The police report, which includes all the information the responding officer collected and any conclusions they drew about your crash
- Any photos or video footage that show the accident as it happened, events leading up to the accident, or consequences of the accident (e.g., your damaged bike)
- Statements or materials from eyewitnesses who can talk about how the crash happened and how you or the other driver behaved afterward
- A statement from an accident reconstruction specialist who is trained to analyze evidence and “reverse engineer” a collision to determine how it happened and who was at fault
- Records about or in the possession of the liable party, such as past complaints or violations
Armed with this evidence, we can prove a case against:
Reckless New Britain Drivers
Driver carelessness is a very common cause of motorcycle crashes. People often forget to stay alert for motorcycles, so the appearance of a biker takes them by surprise. Drivers also often engage in risky behaviors, such as:
- Distracted driving
- Drowsy driving
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Speeding (or going too fast for the weather or road conditions)
- Failing to signal before turning or changing lanes
Dangerous New Britain Roads
Whether you drive a car or ride a bike, you depend on the roads being in good condition. Your safety might be jeopardized if the local government or a company they hire to do maintenance work fails to:
- Use the right materials when doing repair work
- Promptly respond to a complaint about roadway safety
- Fill in large cracks or potholes in the street
- Fix or replace broken streetlights or signs
- Clear debris, such as grass clippings, from the road
- Put down ice melt when there is a chance of ice developing
Faulty Motorcycle or Car Parts
When manufacturers design, build, and assemble parts for a motor vehicle, it is part of their job to ensure they are safe for everyday use. Unfortunately, they sometimes ignore this responsibility, usually to protect their profits. A manufacturer might:
- Keep quiet about a known defect so they do not have to issue a recall
- Use cheaper materials that do not hold up as well to the pressure of regular use
- Skip quality assurance checks that would have informed them about their product’s flaws
- Fail to include proper warnings or instructions on the product’s packaging
How Dangerous Are Motorcycle Accidents in New Britain?
The Connecticut Crash Data Repository tracks the frequency and severity of traffic accidents in the state. This is what the data reveals about motorcycle accidents from June 2023 to June 2024:
- Across all of Connecticut, there were 1,034 motorcycle crashes.
- Thirteen of these crashes happened in New Britain.
- Nine of the 13 New Britain motorcycle collisions resulted in at least one injury. That means 69 percent of all motorcycle crashes in the city were injury crashes.
Motorcycle Crashes Can Also Be Deadly
If your loved one has abruptly and unnecessarily lost their life because of a reckless party, we at Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC express our condolences for your loss. This accident should never have happened, and we want to help you:
- Obtain the time and the compensation you need to process your loss and find a new normal
- Pursue damages for funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and loss of financial support
- Make sure the liable party does not get away with harming your family
What These Stats Mean for New Britain Bikers
Every responsible biker has the right to ride. If you followed the rules when someone else’s negligence caused your injury, Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, can file a legal action to hold them accountable.
To keep yourself as safe as possible, you should be aware of the risks of riding, how to mitigate those risks, and how to protect your rights if someone else violates them. For instance:
- The dangers of riding vary by season. In the fall, you might have to worry about wet leaves making the pavement slick. In summer, you may need to watch out for more bikers on the road.
- Motorcycles are smaller than cars, so they are often harder to spot. Moreover, bikes offer minimal protection during a crash. Make yourself more visible by wearing bright clothing, and use protective gear (including a helmet and padded jacket) whenever you ride.
- Be aware that not everyone is as conscientious as you are. Stay alert as you ride, and be prepared to react swiftly if anyone displays reckless or questionable behavior.
Our law firm is always available to offer free, no-obligation consultations to riders like you. It will cost you nothing more than a few minutes on the phone to better understand your rights and discover what our team of lawyers can do for you.
Our Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Treat New Britain Clients Like Family
Since 1938, Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, has been helping Connecticut residents recover the compensation they need to start over after devastating personal injuries. To find out how our New Britain motorcycle accident lawyer can help your family, call us today for your consultation. Let Our Family, Help Your Family.