Overcoming Car Accident Injuries
It's important to work with an attorney after a car accident, in order to protect your rights and interests when dealing with insurers or an attorney representing the other driver. Connecticut is a modified comparative negligence - 51% state. This means if you're 51% or more at fault, you're not eligible to recover damages. If you're deemed 50% or less at fault, your compensation will be reduced by percentage of your fault accordingly.
Thus, if your losses total $10,000 but you were found 30% at fault, the most you could recover would be $7,000. Insurers in Connecticut realize this and may try to hold you at fault in order to reduce the amount compensation you can recover from them. That's why our lawyers work closely with accident investigators to determine the cause of an auto accident. We're prepared to establish who was at fault and challenge claims of insurance companies that allege our client caused or was largely responsible for an accident.
Do not let yourself be taken advantage of during this confusing experience. When you've been injured by someone else's negligence or recklessness, you have legal rights that you need to carefully preserve. We are experienced trial lawyers, not afraid to take a case to trial and fight for the order or verdict you deserve.
Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer. We have handled thousands of accident cases, and have extensive experience assisting people with injuries resulting from accidents with:
- Cars
- Buses
- Trucks, including 18-wheelers and tractor-trailers
- Motorcycles or scooters
- Bicycles
- Airplanes or other aircrafts
Preserving Your Rights
You may be facing important short-term concerns like getting medical bills paid, replacing lost wages and taking care of damaged property. We can explain your rights and explore your options for dealing with your immediate concerns without giving up those rights in the long term. We can also work to protect your rights when you need to make an underinsured or uninsured motorist claim against your insurance company.
Whatever you do, do not sign a settlement with an insurance company — or any other document — without consulting an attorney first.
What should I do if I am involved in an accident?
You can help preserve important evidence and make your potential personal injury case go more smoothly if you are able to do a few things after the accident:
- Take photographs of the damaged vehicle
- Take photographs of the accident scene and any property damage
- Consult a medical provider to document your injuries
- Gather any information you can about your own and the other driver's insurance.
- Get the names of any witnesses at the scene
Convenient and Accessible
At Harlow, Adams & Friedman, P.C., we offer free initial consultations without any obligation on your part. If we take your case, we will do so on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we get you compensation for your injuries.
We are conveniently located in Milford near Interstate 95 (I-95), Interstate 91 (I-91), Merritt Parkway and Connecticut Route 8. If you've been injured in a car accident, don't hesitate to contact us.
