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Hartford is a major hub for insurance, financial services, aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, broadcasting, and distribution. Nestled between the 91, 15, 44, and 84 freeways, our neighborhoods see heavy traffic involving many different vehicles. With so much happening in our community, there’s no short supply of people potentially acting negligently and causing personal injuries. If you were hurt, an experienced Hartford personal injury lawyer can represent you.
The team at Weber & Rubano has diligently served the Hartford community for over 60 years. We’ve used our extensive experience to resolve a variety of Connecticut personal injury cases.
Weber & Rubano can provide reliable legal advice and protect your rights. We understand the complexities of Connecticut’s civil legal system, and our firm can get justice for your accident. Contact our Hartford office to schedule a no-obligation consultation.
Personal injury law is based in the civil court, and it is separate from criminal law. In a personal injury case, a wronged victim brings a claim against someone who acted negligently and harmed them through that negligence. Negligence means acting recklessly or failing to act in a way that keeps others reasonably safe, which results in damage or injury to someone.
A personal injury case can be successful if you can prove that you suffered physical harm, although the harm suffered doesn’t need to be life-threatening. An attorney can demonstrate how you suffered physical harm by gathering evidence, like medical treatment records and bills.
Personal injury cases arise out of a variety of negligent actions. An experienced Hartford personal injury attorney can represent you in a variety of cases, including:
This is not a complete list. If you or a family member was the victim of one of these types of incidents, we can provide the necessary representation you need for your specific case. If you need help with a personal injury matter, consider speaking with a trusted attorney about your unique situation. The attorneys at Weber & Rubano can tailor our legal strategy to your individual circumstances and fight to get the compensation you deserve.
A high percentage of all personal injury cases center around vehicle accidents, and car collisions are a major concern across our state. The Crash Data Repository at the University of Connecticut reports approximately 311,592 crashes across the state over the past three years, which involved about 748,409 people.
Hartford specifically has seen 17,283 total crashes in the same timeframe. With a recent local population recording of 119,669, that’s a high number of accident victims. If you find yourself involved in a vehicle accident, an experienced Hartford personal injury attorney can provide reliable legal assistance.
Car collisions can happen just about anywhere, but many occur in certain locations, such as highways, freeways, city and country roads, crosswalks, intersections, and parking lots. With high-traffic areas and, sometimes, dangerous conditions, our Hartford roadways see a variety of accidents, including:
The injuries you suffer typically depend on the type of car collision that occurred. An experienced attorney can explore the available legal options after your specific accident, based on your own property damage and sustained injuries.
Many different types of injuries can happen if you’re involved in a car collision in Hartford, CT. Some common types of accident-related injuries include:
The types of injuries you may experience due to a car accident depend on case-specific factors, like the vehicle you’re driving, the vehicle’s safety protections, the speed of travel, and the force of the impact.
Of note, if you are involved in an accident, it’s important to get medical care right away. A healthcare professional can assess the full extent of your injuries. They can then comprehensively treat your injuries and possibly reduce your likelihood of long-term issues.
Also, a provider can expedite your insurance claim and improve your legal claim. If someone else caused your accident, a doctor can bolster your arguments that you sustained serious and painful injuries. The longer you wait for medical treatment, the more difficult it can be to prove how your injuries are related to the accident.
The specific type of injuries you sustain during an accident may impact the types of available damages in your case. An attorney can further discuss the compensable injuries you may have sustained. After a thorough evaluation, they can often maximize your recovery based on your specific case.
There are a variety of damages you could pursue if you file a Hartford personal injury claim. For a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation for up to three types of damages (recovery):
You can potentially recover financially for your accident, as above. Depending on the specific injuries and losses you’ve suffered because of your accident, an attorney can pursue legal damages on your behalf. If you are ready to fight for what you deserve for your accident, a personal injury attorney in Hartford can estimate what, specifically, you may be entitled to recover.
Each personal injury case is unique. The amount you may recover for your own car accident case depends on a variety of case-specific factors, such as the property damage you incurred and the severity of your injuries. Evidence can support your case, which may include gathering:
The value of your case depends on what happened in your particular situation, and your claim can often be boosted by compelling evidence. A knowledgeable local attorney can discuss the value of your case and estimate what you might expect to obtain. An attorney can answer your questions about your case and can often maximize the amount you recover. Consider scheduling an initial consultation with Weber & Rubano to go over your potential compensation.
It matters who is considered the at-fault party for an accident. An accident victim has the legal right to pursue compensation against the party determined to be at fault, or the cause, of a collision. These determinations can be complicated, and, as a result, it’s helpful to have an attorney conduct a thorough investigation to conclusively decide who was at fault.
Sometimes, both drivers may have contributed to the accident. In Connecticut, which relies on a system of modified comparative negligence, an accident victim may still recover their losses as long as they’re considered less than 51% at fault for the collision. An attorney can additionally address any issues you may face with your property and injury damages, based on this system of recovery.
You are required to report any collision that involves injuries, a fatality, and/or any property damage that exceeds $1,000 to the police. The responding officers will examine the accident scene, document what happened, and begin their official report of the accident.
Also, within ten days of your accident, you must report the accident to the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Furthermore, you will need to review your insurance policy to determine your deadline for reporting the collision to your insurance company. Be sure to report it in a timely manner.
If you were involved in a car accident, you typically have two years from the accident date to file a claim to recover damages. However, there are a few exceptions that an experienced attorney can discuss further. If you miss this deadline, you may be unable to pursue any financial recovery. You don’t want to overlook an important deadline that could affect your claim outcome.
An attorney can quickly file your claim before the statute of limitations deadline. With time, evidence may be lost, and witness memories can become foggy. An attorney can work diligently to pursue relevant evidence while documentation is available and memories are still fresh.
Once you’ve reported your accident and received medical care, it’s important to consult a trusted Hartford personal injury attorney. For any type of personal injury case, an attorney can:
An attorney can provide invaluable support and legal assistance throughout your personal injury case. They can handle the complex legal aspects of your claim while you focus on healing and moving forward from your accident. Consult an experienced attorney at Weber & Rubano to discuss your claim.
Weber & Rubano can fight zealously to protect your legal rights. We expect to get the maximum compensation available for your personal injury claim. We understand the impact that a personal injury claim can have on your life, and you shouldn’t have to pay for someone else’s actions.
With two locations in New Haven and Wallingford, we’re convenient for our neighbors across the state. Our clients travel from nearby New Haven, Wallingford, Meriden, Hamden, and more.
Our compassionate attorneys provide no-obligation case reviews for all types of personal injury matters, including car collisions. If you or a loved one was in a recent car accident, please contact our office to schedule a consultation with our personal injury attorneys.