If you were injured as a passenger in a motor vehicle accident, you are likely to have many questions about your recovery options, who is responsible for the crash, and how you can secure compensation for your injuries. It is important to consult a Norwalk passenger injury lawyer right away to ensure the greatest chance of success with your case.
The team at Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler can help you seek accountability and compensation for your damages after you were injured while riding as a passenger. Our firm has secured more than $500 million in compensation for past clients, and our attorneys have more than 250 years of combined experience handling the toughest personal injury cases in Norwalk. We are confident we can help you reach a positive outcome in your case.
There are more than 92,000 people living in Norwalk, and car accidents are a leading cause of personal injuries throughout the area each year. According to 2024 data from the Connecticut Crash Data Repository, there were more than 8,800 people involved in nearly 3,600 crashes in 2024 in Norwalk. This means that many accidents involve passengers in one or more vehicles.
Connecticut law requires establishing fault for an accident before any compensation may be claimed. This means that you will need to prove fault for your recent accident before you can pursue compensation for your damages. Depending on how the accident happened, the driver of your vehicle may be responsible, or liability could fall to the driver of the other vehicle.
Your Norwalk passenger injury lawyer can help you prove liability for your accident and hold the correct party accountable. Once you establish fault, filing an auto insurance claim is likely to be your primary method of recovering compensation. However, the Insurance Information Institute reports that roughly 10% of Connecticut drivers are uninsured.
If you are able to file an auto insurance claim, your Norwalk passenger injury lawyer can help you navigate the claim filing process and recover compensation for your damages. Most insurance companies will attempt to settle for as little as possible, but your Norwalk passenger injury lawyer can make sure you are treated fairly and receive an acceptable settlement offer.
If you must file a personal injury case to recover your losses, your attorney can help you determine the full scope of the damages you are eligible to claim, which may include your medical bills, lost income, and the pain and suffering you endured. The attorneys at Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler approach every case with the intention of maximizing our client’s recovery as much as state law allows.
You have limited time to build your case after an accident. The evidence you need to prove fault may not be available for long, and there are time limits for filing insurance claims and personal injury cases in Connecticut. Contact Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler today to schedule a free consultation with a Norwalk passenger injury lawyer and learn how we can help you recover.