Fairfield Personal Injury Lawyer

Fairfield Personal Injury Attorney

If you or a loved one was hurt in an accident and it wasn’t your fault, an experienced Fairfield personal injury lawyer can help. A knowledgeable attorney can help investigate your accident and also zealously protect your legal right to recovery.

You are entitled to a full and fair recovery for your losses, such as medical care, wage loss, pain and suffering, and more. Contact Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler to discuss your financial recovery options.

Personal injury incidents are far from uncommon across Fairfield. Steady growth along the Gold Coast means that there is heavy foot and vehicle traffic throughout Downtown Fairfield, Southport, and Greenfield Hill, which can lead to preventable accidents.

Hire a Fairfield Personal Injury Lawyer

Pursuing compensation after an injury in Fairfield can be surprisingly difficult, especially when property owners or insurers dispute liability. When you work with the dedicated team of personal injury lawyers at Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler, you benefit from our 400 years of collective legal experience. When it comes to complex injury cases, our understanding of personal injury laws and the local community matters.

Car wrecks along I-95, Merritt Parkway, and other local roads can leave clients seeking justice and accountability. We understand how these injuries affect local families and how the civil courts in our county run and operate. Our strong track record of success in court has earned our firm over 275 five-star reviews as well as numerous awards and recognitions from peer-reviewed groups. Trust our team to secure maximum compensation for the harm you endured.

Proven Record of Top Personal Injury Recoveries

We have helped our clients recover millions in settlements. Each case is different, and the unique circumstances of your claim will dictate what you may be able to recover, but our notable settlements include:

• $4.5 Million: Workers Compensation Settlement

• $3 Million: Award to Injured Worker

• $3 Million: Trucking Firm reaches $3 million settlement

• $2.5 Million: Jury Awards $2.5 million in a Wrongful Death Case

• $2.45 Million: Contested liability construction site accident

The Types of Cases We Handle

Negligence means you were hurt by someone else’s actions or inactions when they owed you a duty to keep you reasonably safe. If you were harmed by someone else’s negligence, a personal injury has likely occurred.

Our team of personal injury lawyer can help with a variety of legal issues caused by someone’s negligence, such as:

• Motor vehicle accidents in the Long Island Sound and surrounding areas
• Dog bite injuries
• Construction site injuries
• Slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall accidents
• Product liability cases
• Catastrophic injuries (like spinal cord injuries, skull and brain fractures, and traumatic brain injuries)
• Wrongful death cases
• And more

Injuries can happen at Jennings and Penfield Beaches, especially in summer with bustling local crowds and additional tourists in the area – nearly 68 million people visited Connecticut in 2023 alone. Even a fun night out at The Sinclair or Sherman’s Alley can lead to a trip-and-fall accident.

Regardless of the type of accident, a knowledgeable personal injury attorney can discuss your case and provide reliable legal help. They can bolster your negligence case for your personal injury and seek compensation for your losses on your behalf.

As a part of our services, our team will help with the following:

• Investigate the accident
• Gather evidence to support your case
• Build a strong case for your recovery
• Determine the cause of your accident and argue who is responsible for your injuries
• Interview witnesses
• Help determine the value of your recovery and what your case is potentially worth
• Negotiate and maximize your financial damages

The decision to hire a personal injury lawyer provides you with invaluable legal assistance for your recovery. A Fairfield personal injury attorney can answer your questions and help you avoid mistakes as your personal injury claim moves forward.

You can schedule an initial consultation with our team so we can discuss our background, fee schedule, and legal strategy. At a first meeting, you can bring accident pictures, medical documents, an accident report, any communications with the involved parties, and anything else you feel is relevant to your personal injury accident. The sooner you have an experienced legal team working on your case, the faster they can begin to build a strong case on your behalf.

Compensation You May Be Owed

A personal injury can leave you with more than broken bones, head trauma, or burns. Medical bills can quickly pile up as you are treated and recover. Health insurance plans only cover a small portion of medical expenses until deductibles are met. By filing an injury claim, you can be compensated for the cost of medical treatments and rehabilitation.

Recovering can also mean that you miss considerable time from work. With support from an experienced injury lawyer, you can be compensated for lost wages. If you become disabled for any period, your settlement can account for lost earning capacity as well. Medical bills, lost wages, and out-of-pocket expenses are considered economic damages because they are tangible and straightforward to calculate.

Non-economic damages account for the intangible losses you suffered, such as pain and suffering. When both are combined, they can account for the harm you endured. Cases that go to court can lead to punitive damages aimed at punishing the negligent party for misconduct or egregious negligence in your case.

What to Expect During an Injury Claim in Fairfield

Every personal injury case is unique, but most follow similar steps. Following an accident, the injured party seeks medical attention. Initially, their medical insurance may cover some of the treatment costs, but the financial hardships quickly add up.

Once they secure legal representation, they can benefit from negotiations with insurance companies or direct legal action in court. Early on in an injury claim, gathering evidence is crucial. You may be asked to share photos or medical records that you already have. Your attorney may take steps to gather new evidence to support your claim.

Your lawyer can then decide whether to focus on negotiations with the at-fault party’s insurer or take direct legal action in court at Bridgeport Superior Court, Civil Division, located at 1061 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Either choice could lead to a negotiated settlement that accounts for the physical and emotional harm you endured. Cases that go to court could ultimately be decided at trial.

It is important to ensure that you file your personal injury claim within the proper statute of limitations. In Connecticut, there is a two-year statute. Failure to file within that time may mean you lose your right to seek compensation. From the moment of your injury, it is important to seek the consultation of an attorney. Speaking with an attorney does not lock you into filing a claim, but it does provide the proper guidance you need in case you wish to pursue one.

Proving Fault After a Personal Injury

Proving fault after a personal injury in Fairfield requires showing that the at-fault party acted carelessly and caused your harm. Connecticut follows a fault-based system, meaning the injured person must demonstrate that another party violated a duty of care. Evidence plays a central role in this process.

Photographs of hazardous conditions, medical records, witness statements, and video footage from nearby businesses can all help establish what happened. In many Fairfield cases, your attorney may also consult experts to reconstruct an accident or explain how a dangerous condition caused your injury.

Connecticut’s comparative negligence rule adds another layer to determining fault. If both parties share responsibility for the accident, a court will assign each a percentage of fault. Your final compensation is reduced by that percentage. If you are not more than 50% responsible, you can still recover damages. This makes thorough evidence collection essential for protecting your claim.

FAQs

What Are Economic Damages?

Economic damages account for the tangible losses you suffered due to a personal injury. These include readily calculatable things like medical bills, out-of-pocket expenses, lost wages, and the cost of rehabilitation. An attorney can help you account for all the economic damages you may be owed. Non-economic damages address non-tangible losses, such as pain and suffering. Combined, the two forms of losses can fully account for the harm you suffered.

Can I Share Fault for My Injury?

Connecticut uses a modified comparative negligence system, which means you can still recover compensation even if you share some blame for the accident. Your recovery would be reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to you. For example, if you are found 20% at fault, your compensation is reduced by 20%. Under Connecticut’s 51% bar rule, you cannot recover anything if you are 51% or more responsible for your own injury.

Is Hiring an Attorney Worth It?

If you suffered physical, emotional, or financial harm due to someone else’s negligence or wrongful acts, hiring an attorney is well worth it. Legal representation ensures that your rights are protected and your interests are safeguarded throughout the claims process. Most injury lawyers work on a contingency basis, meaning that you will not have to worry about paying for an attorney upfront.

What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?

The cost of a personal injury varies considerably. Experienced attorneys with a strong track record of helping clients secure favorable settlements generally charge more for their services than less experienced lawyers. Injury lawyers typically work on a contingency fee basis. This means that you will not have to pay for legal fees until your lawyer secures fair compensation through a settlement or court verdict.

How Will My Case Resolve?

Your case could be resolved in several ways. One common means of resolving an injury claim is through a settlement. When the at-fault party or their insurer offers a fair settlement that compensates you for all your injuries, both physical and emotional, you have the option of accepting the settlement, which would resolve the dispute. When the negligent party fails to make a fair settlement, the case may go to court, where it would be resolved through litigation.

Fairfield Personal Injury Lawyer

Sitting just about 50 miles northeast of New York City, our coastal town of Fairfield is close to Metro-North and drivers also commute to NYC. Unfortunately, lots of traffic and busy commuters can lead to personal injury accidents. With typical Northeast weather, occasional snow and icy sidewalks can result in slip-and-fall accidents as well.

Our legal team can provide the skilled legal representation you deserve after an accident. Our local roots run deep, and our Fairfield County attorneys love the character and strong community culture here. At Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler, we understand that injuries can happen to anyone, and we’re here to investigate your accident, protect your rights, and maximize your recovery. Contact our office to schedule an initial consultation today.

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