Car accidents can leave you and your family facing costly medical expenses, emotional trauma, painful injuries, and lost income. Don’t let the insurance company take advantage of you or get away with paying less than they owe. If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a motor vehicle accident, let a Southington car accident attorney with Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC fight for you.
Our law firm has over 85 years of legal experience. We can take on any case, no matter how challenging or complex. We will hold liable parties accountable so you do not pay for someone else’s negligence. Contact us 24/7 for a free consultation.
We Protect and Serve Car Accident Victims
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC was founded in 1938 to protect and serve injury victims. We believe everyone is equal under the law and will not allow insurance companies to put profits over people. If a negligent driver injured you or someone you love, our Southington personal injury lawyers will protect your rights, in and outside the courtroom.
When you work with us, we treat you like family, which means we fight for you like family. Every client gets a dedicated legal team focused on providing personalized services and support tailored to their needs and goals. We will also be in constant communication about your case. When you call, someone will answer 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
We love protecting our community, and we promise to put our firm’s resources behind aggressively pursuing your claim for compensation. Our accident attorneys do not back down. We are more interested in securing full and fair settlements than in settling cases quickly for less. We do what it takes to get the money you deserve, and you do not pay attorney fees until we recover damages.
Our Client Testimonials Speak for Themselves
Our client testimonials reflect our commitment to serving the injured:
- “I am so appreciative of the great work Trantolo & Trantolo provided my family. Their communication and advocacy throughout my entire case was extraordinary. If you have been injured, I highly recommend contacting Trantolo & Trantolo to deliver the comfort and result you deserve.” -J.R. from Hamden, CT
- “I want to thank Trantolo & Trantolo tremendously for their outstanding service. Their team showed incredible support and absolute professionalism, making a tough process much easier. I highly recommend their service.” -J.N. from Shelton, CT
How Our Southington Lawyers Help You Seek Compensation
Building a car accident case can be stressful and time-consuming, especially while coping with an injury. Our car accident attorneys can take this burden off your shoulders. We do the work and manage the details so you can focus on your health.
Our law firm will:
- Investigate the collision: We will investigate your accident and collect evidence to help us identify liable parties and prove they acted negligently. Proof in an auto accident case may include debris from the crash site, photos and videos of the accident scene, surveillance footage of the collision, eyewitness testimony, police reports, medical records, and testimony from relevant experts, such as crash reconstruction specialists and healthcare professionals.
- Identify your damages: Our Southington lawyers will identify all of your recoverable losses, including current and future expenses. We can obtain bills, paystubs, and receipts proving your out-of-pocket losses. We will also work with medical providers, economists, and life care planners to estimate ongoing costs.
- Communicate with involved parties: We will handle meetings, phone calls, and emails with the insurance company, its attorneys, and anyone else involved. Letting us speak on your behalf protects you from pressure, bad faith tactics, or unintentionally saying something that could be used against you to hurt your claim.
- Aggressively negotiate: We will draft and file your insurance claim and tirelessly negotiate for an advantageous settlement. We aim to get the maximum compensation possible for your personal injury.
- Prepare your case for court: If the insurance company refuses to compensate you fairly, we will prepare your case for civil court. Our lawyers will represent you at trial if necessary.
To learn more about how our attorneys can fight for you, contact Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC online or call 24/7 for a free consultation.
Our Car Accident Team Will Not Settle for Less
We know how essential financial resources are to helping victims get their lives back on track after an accident. We take your need for results seriously and will do everything we can to get every cent owed.
In general, our accident lawyers can pursue compensation for:
- Medical bills
- Ongoing medical treatment
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Nursing and attendant care
- Lost income
- Lost future earning capacity
- Vehicle damages
- Household services
- Physical pain
- Mental and emotional suffering
- Permanent and disabling injuries
- Diminished quality of life
We can also represent families of fatally injured car accident victims. If your loved one passed away, our wrongful death lawyers would be honored to advocate for you.
Our Law Firm Has Recovered Millions of Dollars for the Injured
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC has a proven track record. Our attorneys have won millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for our clients. Our auto accident case results include:
- A $1.38 million settlement for a client who was broadsided by a police cruiser
- A $1.3 million mediated settlement for a client who was hit by a motorist who was texting and driving
- A $1.2 million mediated settlement for a client whose vehicle was hit while traveling down the highway, causing them to lose control and strike a concrete barrier
- A $900,000 verdict for a client whose vehicle was rear-ended at a high rate of speed
Common Causes of Motor Vehicle Accidents
According to the Connecticut Crash Data Repository, there were 1,124 motor vehicle accidents in Southington in 2024. Statewide that same year, there were nearly 2,000 crashes involving serious injuries and 203 fatal collisions.
Driver error is a leading cause of car accidents. Examples of driver negligence include:
- Failure to yield
- Failure to obey traffic signs and signals
- Failure to maintain lane position
- Tailgating
- Illegally passing
- Making improper turns
- Speeding
- Driving drunk
- Driving distracted
- Driving recklessly or aggressively
Potentially Liable Parties
In many car accident cases, the liable party is the driver who caused the collision. However, sometimes, there are others at fault.
Other potentially liable parties may include:
- A driver’s employer – Employers can be liable for their employee’s negligent actions. You may have a claim against an employer if the driver was working at the time of the crash, such as driving deliveries or transporting passengers for hire.
- A manufacturer or mechanic – If the collision involved a defective vehicle or auto part, the part’s manufacturer or a vehicle mechanic may be liable.
- A property owner – If negligent road conditions contributed to the accident, a private or public property owner could be responsible.
Our car accident attorneys can pursue claims against multiple parties when necessary.
What Is the Car Accident Statute of Limitations?
According to CT Gen. Stat. § 52-584, you have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit in Connecticut. If your loved one sustained a fatal crash injury, CT Gen. Stat. § 52-555 allows two years to sue for wrongful death.
If the statute of limitations on your case expires, the court will likely bar you from taking legal action. If you cannot sue, you lose any leverage you have over the insurance company, so the deadline will also affect your claim. Our Southington car accident attorneys can help you get started before time runs out.
What Should You Do After a Car Accident In Connecticut?
There are several things you should do after a car accident in Connecticut:
- Report the crash to local law enforcement. If an officer was not called to the scene, you should make a report with the Southington Police Department as soon as possible. This report will be essential evidence for your case.
- See a doctor for treatment for crash injuries if you have not already done so. Getting treatment is important to protect your health. It will also create a medical record for your claim. We can help you get a letter of protection (LOP) to obtain care if needed.
- Keep records of your medical treatment and expenses and proof of any other losses related to your car accident.
- Do not post about your accident on social media or discuss details of your accident and injury with anyone outside your legal team.
- Do not give the insurance company a recorded statement or accept its initial offer. If an insurer contacts you, politely ask that they direct future communications through your lawyer.
- Speak with an attorney about your legal options. Our law firm can answer your questions and provide you with a free consultation.
Contact an Accident Lawyer With Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC
If you or your loved one suffered injuries in a car accident, Don’t Fight Solo. Contact Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC to connect with our experienced Southington car accident lawyers. Our team is available 24/7. We offer free initial consultations and take cases on contingency. Complete our online form or call today.