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Louis Rubano

Louis Rubano is a seasoned personal injury attorney and founding partner of Weber & Rubano, LLC, based in Wallingford, Connecticut. With over two decades of legal experience, he has successfully represented more than 1,600 clients, securing over $200 million in compensation. Before establishing his own firm in 2018, Mr. Rubano spent 20 years at Lynch Traub Keefe and Errante, where he rose to partner and generated in excess of $50 million in attorney fees. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Boston College and a Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School. Recognized as a Super Lawyer for five consecutive years, Mr. Rubano is also a member of the Connecticut Bar Association and the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. Beyond his legal practice, he is committed to community service, providing pro bono legal assistance and coaching youth sports teams.

LATEST ARTICLES BY: Louis Rubano

Who Can Recover Damages for Wrongful Death?

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Last Modified on May 13, 2025
No death feels right to loved ones left behind, but wrongful death laws in Connecticut allow surviving family members to file a wrongful death claim for compensation when the death was preventable and occurred due to another person’s or business’s negligent actions. However, like all states, Connecticut limits those who may recover damages in...

Steps to Take After Suffering a Personal Injury

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Last Modified on May 13, 2025
A sudden, unexpected injury can send your life spinning off course in an instant, causing medical bills to pile up at the same time you’re unable to return to work. Serious injuries are even more distressing when they’re caused by someone else’s careless or reckless actions and the result is disruption or devastation to...

How to Prove Negligence in a New Haven Personal Injury Case 

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Last Modified on May 13, 2025
Injuries occur every day in New Haven and throughout Connecticut, but when an injury is preventable and only occurs because of someone else’s careless or reckless actions, the injury victim shouldn’t be left responsible for the undue expenses. Even a relatively mild injury can cause significant financial hardship with a single missed paycheck on...

How to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Connecticut

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Last Modified on May 13, 2025
No one begins their day expecting to suffer a serious injury, yet preventable injuries happen every day, often resulting from another party’s negligence, reckless behavior, or intentional wrongdoing. When someone else’s actions cause you significant harm, you shouldn’t be left responsible for the consequences. These consequences of injuries are called “damages” in a personal...

Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Expands to PTSD in 2024

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Last Modified on May 13, 2025
Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious condition with detrimental impacts on the victim’s life. Symptoms like anxiety, fear, depression, and sleeplessness may impact an affected individual’s ability to work and provide for themselves and their family. PTSD may also have significant physical effects including headaches, agitation, tremors, and shortness of breath during anxiety...

Who is Liable for a Wrongful Death?

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Last Modified on May 13, 2025
When a beloved family member passes unexpectedly, it always feels wrong to the surviving loved ones, but legally, a death is a wrongful death in Connecticut if it’s caused by another party’s gross negligence, egregiously reckless behavior, or intentional wrongdoing. A loved one’s death qualifies for a wrongful death claim in Connecticut if the...

How to Prevent a Car Accident

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Last Modified on Aug 20, 2025
Most drivers and passengers feel comfortable and at ease in cars. We spend the time listening to music or podcasts and talking to each other as we travel. It’s easy to forget that we’re actually hurtling along at high speeds and vulnerable to serious injuries in a crash. Still, early 2022 crash data from...

What Damages Can I Recover From a Car Accident?

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Last Modified on May 13, 2025
The aftermath of a car accident is chaotic and confusing, especially when the victim is dealing with serious injuries. Unfortunately, the distress often continues for months, even when they’re on the road to physical recovery. Car accident claims for damages can be complex when insurance companies undervalue or wrongfully deny claims. Many car accident...

What You Need to Know About Filing a Wrongful Death Claim in Connecticut

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Last Modified on May 13, 2025
Every death feels wrong to loved ones left behind, but legally, a death is a wrongful death in Connecticut if it was a preventable death that occurred due to someone else’s fault. When negligence, reckless actions, or purposeful wrongdoing causes a fatality, the party at fault is responsible for the harm done to the...

Why Is Distracted Driving Dangerous?

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Last Modified on May 13, 2025
We all lead busy lives, and in today’s world, cell phones are at the center of them. But when behind the wheel, the cell phone and other distractions pose a serious risk to the driver and others sharing the roadway. Research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that the average time...