Connecticut Personal Injury Lawyers Who Get Results
If you’ve been hurt in Connecticut, get an experienced trial attorney
An injury can happen in moments: a slip and fall at a business, an assault due to negligent security, a motor vehicle accident, or any number of other scenarios. The physical and emotional recovery frequently isn’t so rapid. You may need months or years of ongoing treatment. You may experience physical limitations that affect your ability to make a living or care for your family. Injuries have other effects that are harder to measure, but no less real: physical pain, inability to enjoy hobbies and pastimes, and the fear of an uncertain future.
If your injuries were caused by someone else’s negligence, then you have recourse under Connecticut law. However, you won’t be compensated automatically. Under the law, you have to take steps to secure the compensation which you are entitled to because of someone else’s negligence. The right attorneys on your side to guide you through the legal process can make all the difference. The experienced personal injury attorneys at Walsh Woodard LLC can help.
Talk to an experienced West Hartford personal injury attorney today
The sooner you get legal advice after an accident, the better. Our attorneys would be happy to listen to your story and explain your rights and options under Connecticut law, at no cost to you. If you choose to hire us, we will deal with the insurance company on your behalf and keep your legal case moving forward while you focus on getting treatment and rebuilding your life.
Put your trust in a law firm that has proven results in high-stakes personal injury cases. Other lawyers refer their most complex and difficult cases to Walsh Woodard because they know we can get the job done. Start here. Schedule your free consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer today.
If you sustained a significant injury or illness because of someone else’s careless or reckless behavior, you may have a personal injury case. Examples of personal injury cases we handle include:
- Slip and falls
- Premises liability
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Nursing home abuse and neglect
Our attorneys also handle wrongful death cases on behalf of families who have lost loved ones due to the negligence of others.
If you aren’t sure whether you have a case, there’s no downside to at least talking to an attorney to see what your options are. Our attorneys would be happy to listen to your story and explain your legal rights during a free consultation.
- Make sure you are safe – get to a safe location to avoid any further injury.
- Gather evidence at the scene – if you can, get names and contact information from any witnesses, take pictures of the scene and any visible injuries, and write down anything you think is important.
- Get copies of any reports – police reports, incident reports, etc.
- Get medical attention – call 911 if it’s a true medical emergency, and seek prompt medical attention to address less catastrophic injuries. If you are in pain, you should report that to the police and other emergency personnel even if you are able to leave the scene on your own.
- Contact a personal injury attorney – you want to get legal advice as soon as possible to protect your legal rights and options.
For most types of personal injury cases, the statute of limitations (legal time limit) is two years from the date of the injury. However, shorter deadlines can apply in some circumstances, especially if you were injured by a government employee or on government property. That’s why it’s always in your best interest to speak with an attorney to understand the time limits that might apply in your situation.
Getting legal advice as soon as possible is also important because time can make it more difficult to prove your case. Over time, physical evidence fades. Witnesses forget what they saw. The sooner your attorney can start investigating, the more effectively your rights can be protected.
Damages (financial compensation) for personal injury claims fall into two broad categories: economic and non-economic. Economic damages are tied to an objectively measurable dollar amount, including but not limited to:
- Medical bills and expenses
- Lost wages
- Lost future earning capacity
- Property damage
Non-economic damages are more subjective, but no less real. Examples of non-economic damages include pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life’s activities, and loss of consortium, a legal term for the loss of intimacy and companionship in a marriage.
