Injuries from traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for Americans from age 6 to age 33. According to national statistics, approximately 6,000,000 auto accidents occur each year, causing over 40,000 deaths and 3,000,000 injuries.
If you are involved in an accident, do not mention who was at fault. Get the names of witnesses and write them down with contact information. Get medical attention as soon as possible after the accident. If possible, take pictures of your vehicle and the other vehicle involved. Take pictures of the location where the accident took place. Claims investigators from the other driver’s insurance company or representatives of your own insurance company may contact you. Other than reporting your claim to your insurance company, you should not give them statements about the accident. First, talk with a lawyer. It is against the law for insurance companies to tell you that you don’t need a lawyer.
If your motor vehicle accident was caused as a result of a highway or roadway defect, special notice procedures apply in order for you to recover for your injuries. You need to contact an attorney immediately.
Serious car, truck, motorcycle and tractor-trailer accidents require the guidance of an experienced attorney. We have years of practice and an impressive track record representing people who have suffered significant injuries in motor vehicle accidents (commercial and personal). We work with physicians and other health care providers to assess and review all the short and long-term medical aspects of your case. Our detailed understanding of Connecticut’s automobile insurance and liability laws means we understand the different sources of recovery available to car accident victims and their families as well as the various theories of liability that enable those victims to collect from the parties who caused them harm.
Injured individuals who are represented by an attorney receive over twice the compensation that individuals without a lawyer receive. It is important that you contact a lawyer as soon as possible so that crucial evidence can be preserved and witnesses can be interviewed while the details are still fresh in their minds. Evidence like skid marks fade over time and seasonal weather conditions may change the landscape of the area where the accident occurred. In serious accidents, experts are used to help recreate the accident scene. By contacting an attorney immediately, you increase your likelihood of receiving the full compensation to which you are entitled.
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Tooher Wocl & Leydon LLC is a law firm experienced in handling wrongful death, medical malpractice, auto accidents, fall down claims, nursing home negligence and abuse, car crash and motor vehicle collision lawsuits. The personal injury trial lawyers handle cases throughout Fairfield County. If you have been seriously injured in Stamford, Norwalk, Fairfield, Bridgeport, or anywhere in Connecticut, please call one of our litigation attorneys at 203.517.0456, or email the firm to schedule a free consultation. |
