Economic and emotional damages can occur because of an accident, injury, or from medical malpractice. However, victims often deal with insurance companies, large corporations, or hospitals that deny, ignore, and throw obstacles in front of obtaining just compensation. Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC has spent over eight decades protecting people from companies that don’t want to take responsibility for their negligence.
When you are injured and need help seeking damages, a Newington personal injury attorney at Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC is ready to fight for you. No case is too complex, so do not hesitate to reach out to our team. We are ready to take your call 24/7.
Getting Help With Your Newington Case
Personal injuries involve many types of accidents. Since the firm’s beginning in 1938, we have dedicated ourselves to providing satisfactory representation for many types of cases including:
Motorcycle Collisions
Our firm is dedicated to protecting all accident victims, and we are especially dedicated to those involved in motorcycle crashes. We ride too, so we understand the difficulties you are facing right now.
Many people don’t offer the same respect and courtesy to bikers as they do other drivers, and these attitudes put riders in danger every day. Even after accidents, motorcyclists are often seen as reckless and as the cause of their own injuries.
With Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC by your side, you have advocates dedicated to fair compensation and representation. We strive for results that address all of your losses and needs, especially if you are dealing with catastrophic injuries and other major losses.
Car and Truck Accidents
Whether you’re traveling on the Berlin Turnpike or driving on major roads through town like Cedar Street or Main Street, an accident with another car or truck can cause serious harm.
A driver’s actions are a common cause of crashes. Even if they did not intend to cause harm, they may still have been negligent. We often see accidents caused by:
- Speeding
- Aggressive or reckless driving
- Failing to signal
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or driving while drowsy
- Distracted driving
- Drivers failing to account for weather or road conditions
- Motorists violating other road rules
Car accidents and truck crashes may even be caused by faulty parts or maintenance issues. Auto accidents can quickly become complicated if multiple parties are involved or if your injuries are severe, but our lawyers are equipped to handle these types of cases.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents
Newington’s commitment to becoming more bike- and pedestrian-friendly is a great way to help reduce and prevent serious accidents. However, driver negligence is still a serious concern. Drivers often fail to respect the right-of-way of bicyclists and pedestrians, don’t notice these vulnerable road users, or violate other traffic laws that put others at risk of harm.
Drivers have a duty to minimize harm, and when they fail in this duty, our bicycle and pedestrian accident lawyers are here to fight back.
Slip and Fall Accidents
If you were involved in a slip and fall, you are well aware of the pain and losses that come as a result of this accident. Those who own or are in charge of the property must warn others of hazards or address the concerns to prevent accidents.
Proving that this party knew or should have known about this hazard and failed to address it is important for seeking damages. Our team has experience holding property owners and other parties liable for slip or trip and fall hazards.
Dangerous Drugs and Other Defective Products
Defective products can cover a wide range of items and incidents, and our team handles many of these cases. You may be able to hold manufacturers, designers, distributors, and others responsible for your injuries and losses. Defective products can include medications, auto parts, and medical devices, among other items.
Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse
Cases involving the negligence or abuse of nursing home residents are serious. Trying to hold these companies and providers responsible is a daunting task, especially when you are trying to care for a loved one. Let our personal injury attorneys take on your legal case so you can focus on your family.
Mass Torts and Class Actions
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC’s dedication to justice means we take on mass tort and class action cases. The negligence of a company can hurt multiple people throughout the state or even the country, and we’re here to represent those injured parties in their fight for justice.
Medical Malpractice
Medical providers are supposed to help patients, not harm them. When a medical provider is negligent, people are left facing serious health concerns that may change their lives forever. If you’ve been injured due to medical negligence, our team can help you with many types of medical malpractice claims.
Our Newington Personal Injury Lawyers Believe in Protecting Our Community
At Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, we take a personalized approach with all Newington clients. Our lawyers understand that, in court, a case often leans in favor of an insurance company with unlimited resources. As a result, our Newington attorneys fight for those whose health or safety was pushed aside for profits – and do not represent insurance companies or big business.
Because of the personalized strategy our law firm takes, we bring on a limited number of cases. All clients receive our attorneys’ full attention, and our staff goes the extra mile for all cases. Clients are involved throughout the process, and we guide you through all phases, from planning and negotiation to trial preparation and litigation. In the process, we ensure a client’s rights are fully protected.
- We Assess Your Losses: Every case is unique, and our clients have a wide range of losses. Our lawyers use their experience and our firm’s resources to ensure we account for every form of damages you’ve suffered. We do not want to settle for less than what you need and deserve, so we review your damages carefully in order to seek appropriate compensation.
- We Handle All Communications: We understand just how stressful it can be to deal with insurers. One wrong statement can weaken your claim, and you may feel pressured to accept an unfair settlement offer. Our Newington injury attorneys will communicate with these parties on your behalf to reduce your stress and protect your rights.
- We Represent You in Negotiations: Many personal injury claims are resolved through negotiations with the other party. Our team will help navigate conversations about settlements and let you know if the at-fault party’s offer is fair.
- We Are Ready to Go to Court: For some cases, going to trial gives victims the best chance at seeking compensation. Our team has extensive trial experience in many types of cases, and we’re not afraid to take your case to court.
In the last eight-and-a-half decades, we’ve won millions of dollars for our clients and held countless parties responsible for harm. We would like to see how we can help you today during a free consultation.
Newington Personal Injury Victims Are Entitled to Compensation
In our time as personal injury attorneys, we have seen just how serious negligence can be. The financial, emotional, and physical toll is overwhelming, and injuries and accidents can change the course of someone’s life forever.
The team at Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC wants to help bring victims some measure of peace and justice by pursuing compensation for all losses, not just financial ones. Some of the damages we seek include:
Medical Expenses
Many of our clients come to us with extensive medical needs and costs. Even if they expect to make a full recovery, it could be months or years before they are fully healed. Others will have lifelong injuries that can leave them with costly bills and intense needs.
Our firm will make sure every current and future medical need you have is addressed in a settlement or verdict.
Household Expenses
Some injuries are temporarily or permanently disabling, which means you may have additional expenses around the house to cope with these changes. For instance, you may need the help of a nurse, you may need to hire childcare, or you may need assistive medical devices or home modifications to accommodate your injuries. We can pursue these and similar expenses when negotiating a settlement or verdict.
Lost Income
Many personal injury victims are unable to work while they are recovering from their injuries. If this is the case, we will seek the full value of your lost income.
If you cannot go back to work, or if you must change jobs because of your injuries, our team will also work to recover the value of your lost earning potential, which includes lost future income.
Emotional Damages
Personal injury cases also leave victims with significant emotional and mental anguish. Our team is determined to seek compensation that acknowledges various losses like:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment
- Loss of consortium
Wrongful Death Damages
In some cases, a Newington accident or injury can be fatal. If you lost a loved one due to someone’s negligence, you can seek compensation for their wrongful death. These damages can address losses such as:
- Funeral expenses
- Medical expenses the deceased may have had before their passing
- Pain and suffering of the deceased
- Emotional damages to surviving family members
Whatever accident- or injury-related expenses you or a loved one may have, we’re determined to hold the other party liable for these losses.
Questions for Our Newington Injury Team
We know you have a lot on your mind after your accident or injury. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but our team is here to help you during this difficult time. Here are some answers to questions you may have right now:
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Connecticut?
Civil cases in Connecticut follow the state’s statute of limitations. For many injury cases, you only have two years to file your lawsuit per CT Gen. Stat. § 52-584. However, you may have a different deadline depending on the type of case you have.
If you do not take legal action within this window of time, you lose your chance to file your lawsuit against the at-fault party. Many circumstances can affect how long you have to act, so we recommend reaching out to us as soon as your injuries allow.
How Much Can I Receive for My Personal Injury Claim or Lawsuit?
There is no average estimate for a personal injury settlement or verdict. However, some of the elements that influence the value of your payout include:
- The severity of your injuries and your medical needs
- Degree of fault of involved parties
- Strength of the evidence in your case
- The extent of your economic and non-economic losses
Insurers rely on victims’ unfamiliarity with these complex factors, and they will try to offer a lowball settlement. Our lawyers are here to shield you from these tactics and fight for a payout that addresses all of your losses.
What Can I Do Following a Personal Injury to Help My Case?
When you suspect that another party is at fault for your injuries, we recommend that you:
- File any incident or accident reports or insurance claims. The sooner you can create a paper trail of your injuries and the incident that caused them, the better. For example, after a slip and fall in the grocery store, make sure you report the incident to management. Without these records, insurers may claim you didn’t actually fall, or that you filed a claim too late to take action.
- Seek medical attention immediately. Many people make the mistake of seeking medical care too late after an incident. Not only can your injuries worsen, but the other party may try to claim you are faking your injuries or the severity of the harm.
- Take notes about the accident and your injuries. Tracking your symptoms and the ways your life is affected can help establish the severity of your injuries and losses. If possible, take notes or photos of the scene of the incident and gather witness contact information. Any information you already have can help your lawyers get started on your case.
- Seek legal help as soon as you can. Time is of the essence with any injury claim. Evidence and memories fade quickly, and legal deadlines can limit how long you have to act.
If you have any other questions, you can discuss them with our team during your consultation.
Call our Newington Lawyers Now for Help
For more than 85 years, Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC has been helping injury victims fight for fair compensation. We have a proven track record of success, and we are not afraid of going up against insurers in court.
Call us now to find out how our personal injury attorneys in Newington can help you today.