First, you must have suffered an injury to your person or property. Second, you should consider whether your injury was someone else’s fault. It is not always necessary to have a physical injury to bring a personal injury lawsuit. Some personal injury claims could be based on a variety of nonphysical losses and harms. In the case of an assault, for example, you do not need to show that a person’s action caused you actual physical harm, but only that you expected some harm to come to you. You also may have a case if someone has attacked your reputation, invaded your privacy, or inflicted emotional distress upon you.
New London Personal Injury Lawyer
New London Personal Injury Attorney
If you or someone you care about has been seriously injured in an accident or assault, you may be overwhelmed by a flood of medical and financial problems. Your insurance company may have approached you with an offer – how do you know it is fair? It costs nothing to have a personal injury attorney evaluate your case before making any decisions on your claim.
Contact our office in New London, CT, if you would like to schedule a free consultation with one of our personal injury attorneys. We will be happy to discuss your situation.
We help people in difficult times.
At Suisman Shapiro in New London, Connecticut, our personal injury lawyers understand the emotional, financial and medical pressures families are under following a motor vehicle/auto accident, on-the-job injury, or loss to wrongful death.
The following information may make it easier to understand what you are facing. We have also provided answers to frequently asked questions about accident injury claims. Every case is unique, however, and you should speak with an attorney about your situation before accepting any insurance settlement offer.
For your convenience, personal injury attorney John Collins will travel to meet you if you are unable to make it to our offices. Contact our New London law office if you would like a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer.
We are aggressive advocates on behalf of our clients.
We may be able to negotiate a fair settlement on your behalf. If the insurance companies are not treating you fairly, we are prepared to bring your case to trial to help you obtain maximum compensation. Supported by accident reconstruction, vocational and medical experts, our trial lawyers will demonstrate to a jury the true extent of your loss.
We charge no attorney fees unless you recover.
The financial impact of disabling injuries, lost wages, or loss of support due to the wrongful death of a family member is devastating. We use the most cost-effective approach to recovering damages for your loss, and our personal injury attorneys charge no fees unless you recover damages.
The key to personal injury recovery is finding responsible parties.
If you were injured in a trucking accident, are traumatized as the result of an assault in a poorly secured building, or are grieving the loss of a child due to birth injuries resulting from medical malpractice, you may not realize that several insurance companies may be responsible for damages. Our attorneys pursue all parties responsible for damages in your case. If you would like a free consultation about your loss, contact Suisman Shapiro in New London.
Our wrongful death lawyers will demonstrate your loss to a jury.
Wrongful death settlements and awards rely on a demonstration of the dependent relationship between the deceased and the survivor, the value of lost financial and emotional support, and the negligence of the responsible party. Our attorneys have the resources, skill and determination to build a strong case based on necessary points, and present a clear picture to the jury demonstrating responsibility and loss.
Undestanding Personal Injury
Personal injury lawsuits are filed by people (or their representatives) injured due to the negligence of someone else. The injury may be either physical or emotional, and it can arise from a variety of sources or types of conduct.
Some of the most common types of personal injury cases include slip and fall, automobile accidents, assaults and battery, medical malpractice, and product liability. In general, the goal of a personal injury action is to determine who was responsible and to compel the responsible party to compensate the injured person for the losses sustained. If you or someone you know has been injured by the careless actions of another, contact a personal injury attorney at our firm to find out how we can help you preserve your rights.
Personal Injuries from Dangerous or Defective Products
When someone is injured while using a product that was manufactured or marketed in a defective or dangerous way, he or she may be able to recover the resulting damages from the responsible party in a products- liability-based personal injury suit. Products liability law is based on the responsibility of a manufacturer or other provider of goods to compensate users of the goods for injuries caused by defective or dangerous products that it placed into the stream of commerce.
The basic idea underlying products liability law is that the companies providing the products are usually in the best position to prevent defective products from entering the marketplace, so if they fail to do so, they should be held accountable. An experienced and knowledgeable personal injury lawyer can advise injured persons on whether they may have a claim against a product manufacturer or seller and can help them recover the damages to which they are legally entitled.
Personal Injuries from Animal Bites or Attacks
Although animal-attack claims most commonly involve dog bites, many other types of domesticated animals, such as ferrets, cats, and even birds, can also bite humans. Even nondomesticated animals, such as large cats ordinarily found in the wild, but owned by some people as pets have been known to attack children and adults. An owner’s liability for injuries caused by his or her pet, if any, will vary greatly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. A lawyer from our firm who is experienced in handling personal injury claims is an excellent source for accurate advice and information if you have been injured in animal attack.
Slips, Falls, and Other Premises Liability Claims
Premises liability law involves the legal responsibilities of property owners and occupiers to prevent injuries to persons on their property. One of the most common causes of such injuries is a trip or slip and fall, such as on an icy sidewalk, a loose or uneven stair tread, or a piece of debris or spilled liquid on the floor. Property owner liability varies depending on the rules and principles adopted in the jurisdiction where the injury occurred. An experienced personal injury lawyer at our firm can evaluate the strength of your premises liability claim and help you recover damages for lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering.
When Personal Injuries Result in Death: Wrongful Death Cases
In general, a wrongful death claim is one in which it is alleged that a person died as a result of another’s negligence. The deceased person’s surviving relatives, dependents, or beneficiaries may bring suit against the responsible party or parties, seeking monetary damages for their losses. Each state has its own wrongful death law and not every state follows the same guidelines, principles, or rules. A personal injury attorney at our firm can advise you on whether you have a valid wrongful death claim and can help you pursue that claim against the responsible party or parties.
We handle personal injury and wrongful death cases involving:
- medical malpractice, including those caused by surgical accidents, medication errors and overdoses, misdiagnosis of infection and failure to diagnose cancer
- birth injuries, caused by a failure to perform a cesarean section in a timely manner, the failure to recognize fetal distress, or the abuse of drugs such as Pitocin; including forceps injuries, wrongful death, shoulder dystocia, cerebral palsy and other brain damage
- motor vehicle/automobile accidents, including semi-truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, car wrecks and pedestrian accidents
- product liability cases, resulting from the manufacture or distribution of dangerous or defective products such as drugs, machinery, power tools, cranes, scaffolding, seat belts and baby products
- premises liability cases, including slip and fall accidents due to failure to remove snow/ice, slippery floors or sidewalks on commercial property, assaults due to poor security in clubs or parking lots, dog bites and swimming pool accidents and drownings.
Frequently Asked Questions about Personal Injury Law
Reasons to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney
When you’re injured, you need all the help you can get, and you need it as soon as possible. Unfortunately, that means that some injury victims pick the first attorney they find rather than making an informed choice. Before you hire a personal injury attorney, it’s important to educate yourself and find the right fit for you and your case. The following list can help you find an attorney who is right for your case.
Selecting a Personal Injury Attorney In New London
If you’ve suffered an injury through the fault of another, you may be out of work, overwhelmed with piles of medical bills, or in constant pain and agony. Under any of these circumstances, researching, locating, and retaining a lawyer to handle your personal injury claim can seem like yet another insurmountable obstacle.
There are, however, some guidelines that can help you to select a personal injury lawyer to handle your case. With a personal injury lawyer from our firm on your side, you can breathe a sigh of relief and focus on your recovery while we carry at least part of your burden.
John Collins, is a personal injury attorney at Suisman Shapiro. They serve clients from Putnam to Clinton, from Middletown to Stonington, including New London County, Windham County and Middlesex County, and the communities of Groton, Norwich, Old Saybrook, Essex and Willimantic.
For more information, visit our Personal Injury Information Center and Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury and Wrongful Death. At Suisman Shapiro in New London, personal injury attorneys serve clients from New London County, Windham County and Middlesex County including the communities of: New London, Norwich, Waterford, Groton, East Lyme, Stonington/North Stonington, Lyme/Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, Ledyard and Montville.
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