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Motorcyclists often face more substantial injuries than those involved in normal car accidents. Because of the cyclist’s physical vulnerability, injuries can be life-altering. When another party is responsible for your pain, it’s normal to have anger about the situation. Contacting a Middletown motorcycle accident lawyer can help you start the process of seeking compensation.
Weber & Rubano, LLC, is a Connecticut law firm with offices in New Haven and Wallingford. Founded by R.J. Weber III and Louis Rubano, our team of over 10 legal professionals has a combined experience of over 75 years.
Our firm handles a wide variety of legal issues pertaining to personal injury, and we know how devastating the physical and emotional trauma can be for survivors. We’re dedicated to protecting the legal rights of our Connecticut community and offer free consultations to survivors of Middletown motorcycle accidents.
In the first few months of 2025, there were 50 traffic-related deaths in Connecticut. This follows 81 in 2024, 68 in 2023, and 79 in 2022. In response, Middletown is using a $720,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All Program to study four of Middletown’s busiest roads.
These roads include Newfield Street, Pleasant and South Main Streets, Washington Street, Main Street, and Saybrook Road. The goal is to prevent serious crashes, especially those that hurt pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers. Route 3 alone has had 484 crashes within the past five years, with 15,100 and 17,100 cars traveling there daily.
The project will follow a national strategy called the “Safe System Approach.” This method recognizes that people make mistakes and that the road system should be designed to prevent those mistakes from leading to serious injuries or deaths. Middletown’s goal is to eliminate traffic fatalities entirely. Common types of motorcycle crashes in Middletown include:
Motorcycle accidents often result in severe injuries due to the lack of physical protection riders have. Even with helmets and safety gear, the impact of a collision can lead to significant medical problems, such as:
It’s important to hire a motorcycle accident lawyer after experiencing a crash. At Weber & Rubano, LLC, our clients benefit from the full support of our firm throughout the duration of their case. With our combined team effort, we’ve been able to secure substantial settlements for our clients. Our track record includes:
We’re proud of our case results. With our commitment to justice and legal experience, we’re able to secure the most favorable outcomes possible for our clients. Let our team handle the legal side of things so you and your loved ones can focus on your well-being.
You may recover many damages for a motorcycle accident. Connecticut’s law on negligence explains how damages are calculated when someone is injured because of another’s carelessness. The law distinguishes between economic damages and non-economic damages.
Economic damages cover clear monetary losses such as medical bills, rehabilitation costs, and lost earnings. Non-economic damages cover non-monetary losses like physical pain and emotional suffering. Severe cases of intentional or reckless behavior may be eligible for punitive damages, based on the judge’s decision.
In motorcycle accident cases, modified comparative negligence comes into play when fault is shared. The money you can receive in a settlement is adjusted if you share any fault for your injury. For example, the court may assign the car driver 70% at fault and you 30% at fault. If your total settlement was $60,000, the final amount would be reduced by 30%, making your total settlement $42,000. As long as you are less than 50% responsible for the incident, you can seek damages.
Motorcyclists must follow many laws in Connecticut. You cannot legally ride a motorcycle unless you have a driver’s license with a motorcycle endorsement. To get a full motorcycle endorsement, you must show that you completed a beginner motorcycle training course approved by the state or based on a recognized safety curriculum. If you are found to be in violation of any motorcycle laws during your case, it may reduce your final settlement amount.
Insurance is required for Connecticut motorcyclists. In Connecticut, anyone who owns a motorcycle registered in the state must have liability insurance that meets the state’s required amounts before they can legally operate the motorcycle. This insurance is required to cover damages in case of an accident. However, for motorcycles, the insurance does not have to cover personal injuries to passengers. If someone breaks this rule, they are committing an infraction, which is a minor legal offense.
With a proven history of results and strong community ties, Weber & Rubano, LLC, is dedicated to protecting the rights of injured individuals across Connecticut. We offer free consultations to survivors of motorcycle accidents in Middletown, and we are dedicated to getting you the compensation you deserve. Contact our offices today to schedule your first appointment and learn how we can help.