Being in a car accident can change your entire life in milliseconds. After a crash, victims who weren’t at fault for the accident can pursue justice and compensation by filing a civil claim against the at-fault driver. If you or someone you love was involved in a crash, reach out to a Middletown car accident lawyer to help you navigate Connecticut’s legal process.
For over 100 years, Jacobs & Jacobs, LLC, has helped residents of Connecticut seek justice for their pain. We believe that the results of our cases have made a significant impact on our local communities, and we are committed to being strong legal advocates for our neighbors and community members.
After experiencing trauma, you deserve to have a strong support system to help you seek a brighter future. Our Middletown personal injury lawyers are committed to being a vital part of our clients’ support systems.
Residents of Middletown use Connecticut Route 66, Connecticut Route 17, and Connecticut Route 9 for daily commuting. In 2025, Connecticut reported 97,233 car accidents, involving 231,107 people. Of those crashes, 1,357 occurred in Middletown, involving 3,219 people. To protect your physical safety and legal rights after a crash, it’s important to:
During your car accident case, the judge typically assigns everyone involved in the crash a percentage of fault. This helps them determine who has to pay the victim and how much compensation is awarded. To determine percentages of fault, they typically review the evidence and testimonies provided by both sides of the case.
If you are found to be more than 50% at fault for the crash, you cannot recover compensation. Any compensation awarded to you is reduced by your percentage of fault. For example:
This system makes it vital to provide as much evidence as possible leaning in your favor.
If the at-fault driver doesn’t have insurance, your underinsured and uninsured insurance coverage kicks in. In Connecticut, every driver has to carry this coverage. If the other driver doesn’t have enough insurance to cover the extent of damages or doesn’t have any insurance, your own policy can be used to help you recover compensation for the full extent of your losses.
After a Middletown car accident, you should speak cautiously with insurance companies. Remember, even if it’s your own insurance company, they’re looking for any reason to avoid paying. If you admit fault or say something that implies guilt, it can be held against you later on. Avoid speculating about what caused the crash and only provide basic facts about the accident. It can be helpful to write down what you want to say before the insurance meeting.
The deadline to file your car accident claim in Connecticut is generally two years from the date of the incident or the date you discovered your injuries, whichever is later. However, there is a final three-year deadline for filing, even if you didn’t discover your injuries until after that point. This makes it vital to file as quickly as possible. The more time that passes, the harder it can be to secure a successful outcome for your case.
There are two main types of damages you can request in your Connecticut car crash claim: economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages help victims recover compensation for their financial losses, including their medical bills, lost income from their injuries, and damage to their vehicle and personal belongings. Non-economic damages help victims recover compensation for emotional losses, including pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Finding a lawyer you can trust is often one of the most difficult parts of the legal process. Past clients have chosen our team because of our longstanding commitment to the Connecticut community. Contact Jacobs & Jacobs today to schedule a confidential consultation with one of our skilled lawyers and learn how we can help you during this challenging time.