If you or a loved one have been the victim of careless conductor a car accident, don’t be a victim again.  As a result of the incident, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit.  It is likely that you have suffered pain, and probably some confusion.  Have you incurred expenses such as medical bills.  You have lost wages because your injury makes it impossible for you to work.  What should you do next?  What should you be aware of?  Where can you get help?  As a victim of careless conduct, you have the right to seek fair monetary compensation for all of your harms and losses in a personal injury lawsuit.

You have the right to sue for fair monetary compensation for you harms and losses.  But you can’t wait too long to enforce your rights.  There are rules called “statutes of limitations” that limit the time you have to bring your claim.  As a result, if you don’t bring your case on time, you lose all of your rights.  Each type of personal injury claim, has a different statute of limitations.  Accordingly, you should understand that each particular cause of action has different rules that apply to it.  Therefore, you should immediately determine which statute of limitations applies to your case.

You really need the help of a lawyer to guide you through the maze of laws that apply in a personal injury case.

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP YOUR CASE OR IMPROVE YOUR SITUATION?

It is typically helpful to take photographs of the scene of the incident.  If the case involves a fall, take photographs of where you fell.  In a car accident, take photographs of the wrecked cars, and the intersection where the crash occurred.  Also, unless you have already received advice from your lawyer do not speak with the insurance representative of the defendant.

One rule that is consistently applied in many types of cases, it the rule that requires you to mitigate your damages.  This means that you must take reasonable steps to minimize your harms, and losses.  As a result of this rule, you are required to take steps to recover from your injuries.  Accordingly, you should get yourself checked to confirm you injuries.  You should also follow your doctor’s advice, and get the medical treatment that you need.  If you do not, then the defendant’s lawyer will claim that you caused your own problems because you did not get your medical care in a timely manner.

WHAT ARE SOME TYPES OF PERSONAL INJURY CASES IN CONNECTICUT?

In general, a personal injury is an injury to your person.  In the vast majority of cases, a personal injury involves a physical injury such as a back injury, neck injury, brain injury, a cut, a muscle sprain, or a broken bone.  It can also involve a loss of function to a bodily organ.  It frequently also involves mental distress, or loss of enjoyment.  Whatever the type of injury, you have the right to fair compensation.  You have the right to compensation for all types of harms and losses.

There are several types of personal injury cases, each with different rules that apply.  Different types are cases are:

Car accidents;

Medical malpractice;

Falls;

Dog bites;

Injuries from drunks, or Dram Shop cases;

Product liability; and

Workers compensation;

WHAT DOES IT COST TO BRING A PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUIT?

Personal injury lawsuits are commonly handled by lawyers on a contingency fee plus expenses.  With a contingency fee, the legal fee is paid only upon a successful result, and at the end of the case.  The amount of the fee is based upon a percentage of the proceeds.  As a result, if your lawyer accepts your case using a contingency fee, you will probably not pay any money up front to the lawyer.  At The Bartinik Law Firm LLC, we always use written retainer agreements in accordance with Connecticut law, and the ethical rules for lawyers.

TALK TO A PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER TO EVALUATE YOUR CASE

At The Bartinik Law Firm LLC, our personal injury lawyers can help you answer your questions such as:

Do I have a case in the first place?

What are the strong parts, or weak parts to the case, and why?

How do you evaluate the potential recovery for the case?

How long will the case take?

What will the case cost including expenses?

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF PERSONAL INJURY CASES WE HANDLE?

At The Bartinik Law Firm LLC we can handle all kinds of personal injury cases in Connecticut and also Rhode Island.  Cases include injuries such as:

Death claims;

Injuries that lead to long term medical care;

Fractures and broken bones;

Serious concussions;

Brain injuries;

Loss of organ or bodily function;

Injuries requiring surgery, or a hospital stay;

Injuries with scarring or disfigurement;

Loss of a limb;

Injuries that lead to missed work, or a change in carer.

HOW TO FIND A LAWYER?

If you have a serious personal injury claim you should find a lawyer who has the experience to take your case to trial if necessary.  You should confirm your lawyer has the proper qualifications such as being Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.   We also recommend that you check to see whether they have a track record of happy clients.

CONTACT THE PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS AT THE BARTINIK LAW FIRM LLC

If have a personal injury case then contact the personal injury lawyers at The Bartinik Law Firm LLC.  We can handle all types of serious cases in Connecticut and Rhode Island.  Our office is in Groton, Connecticut at 100 Fort Hill Road.  We handle cases all over Connecticut, or Rhode Island.  Our phone number is 860-445-8521 .