This is the story of how a New London car accident lawyer helped Ted, after he was seriously injured an a car accident in New London on Coleman Street.
On a nice day in April in New London, Connecticut our client Ted was driving home from the gym.  He worked out every day.  He was heading straight after making a left hand turn onto Coleman Street in New London, Connecticut.  He was in the right lane.  There was a line of traffic going very slowly in the left lane.  The cars in the line of traffic were waiting for a different car at the head of the line to take a left turn across traffic.  As Ted drove past the cars that were in the left lane, one car darted into Ted’s lane directly in front of Ted’s car.  Apparently, that driver hoped to pass the other cars that were in front of him.  That driver’s choice to make a dangerous pass attempt resulted in a bad car crash, that left Ted with injuries to his low back.  

Ted was in his 60s, and was a regular weight lifter.  He was retired, having worked a long career with Electric Boat in Groton, Connecticut.  He enjoyed his time with his kids, family, and at the gym.  He was very proud of the fact that he was in such good shape at his age.  He mowed his own lawn.

Ted’s low back injury left him unable to work-out at the gym, and with persistent low pack pain.  Ted’s experience was similar to many people in car crashes.  

He was left with a damaged car which was very inconvenient at first.  He had to figure out how to pay for the repairs for his damaged car.  He had physical injuries, pain, and mounting medical bills.  He was forced to deal with insurance adjusters, and the legal system.   As time went on Ted was also forced to deal with several doctors, and their office’s.  Eventually, Ted had to learn to adjust to his new injured body and the limitations that came with his back injury including not being able to work out at the gym, and do his own lawn.

Here is how The Bartinik Law Firm LLC helped Ted.  First, we explained the rules that applied to his car crash case in Connecticut.  Next, we explained how cases like his are handled.  We told him what to expect.  This calmed Ted down and allowed him to fell more in control.  It allowed him to plan, and eased his anxiety and paying his bills.  Ted tried to deal with the insurance adjuster on his own, and decided he needed the help of a lawyer after they refused to pay for some of his bills which were mounting.

We filed suit prompltly, and handled the case through the Court system.  We prepared all documents that are part of the “discovery process” for Ted, and helped him prepare a convincing case to maximize his recovery.  As part of this process we gathered all of the medical bills, and other evidence of economic loss.  We also evaluated “collateral sources” and “liens” as they apply to this case.  Collateral sources and liens are subject to special rules, and you will find a lot of information on this website about that.  We also gathered all of Ted’s medical records to document and prove his injury including whether his injury is permanent, and exactly how his injury will affect him over his life.

Only when all of this information is gathered, can we evaluate Ted’s case to help Ted decide what is fair compensation for his loss.  Ted understood that money was not going to make his back feel any better, but it was certainly going to allow him to get his bills paid, and to allow him to enjoy other aspects of his life.  In our system of justice, money is the only way to provide compensation to injured vistims.

In this case, we presented a fair demand to the insurance company Amica Mutual Insurance Company, and we were unable to reach an agreement.  The case went on, and we prepared for trial.  Eventually, Ted and Amica Mutual Insurance Company agreed to take part in a mediation.  In the mediation, we reached a settlement, and Ted was very happy with the result.

If you or a loved one is in a car accident, and need help, you can contact The Bartinik Law Firm LLC at 860-445-8521.  We are located in Stonington, Connecticut at 45 Pequot Court, Pawcatuck, Connecticut.  We handle cases all over Connecticut.  We also can handle case in Rhode Island, and Florida.