Bridgeport Personal Injury Lawyer

Bridgeport Personal Injury Attorney

If you have suffered a serious injury in Connecticut that has left you unable to work and earn a living wage while the medical bills are piling up, you are likely feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about your own financial security. In these situations, the legal support of a Bridgeport personal injury lawyer can prove to be essential.

The days, weeks, months, and even years that follow a devastating personal injury can be confusing, frustrating, and painful. The attorneys at Jacobs & Jacobs have represented countless clients after personal injuries caused by another party and understand what it takes to win a claim for compensation. We want you to know that you are not alone and that there are legal options available to you.

What Is Personal Injury Law?

With Jacobs & Jacobs at your side, you can focus on your own healing and recovery while we take care of the complicated legalities of a personal injury claim.

Personal injury law is an area of law applied when an individual is injured by the negligent, reckless, or intentional wrongful behavior of another individual. These accidents can be frustrating as they usually occur through no fault of the victim. In many cases, serious injuries result in the victim unable to work and facing substantial medical debt.

It is crucial to reach out to a personal injury lawyer as they will have the experience and knowledge necessary to handle all the legal aspects of a claim. These claims are created to protect victims of personal injuries from suffering losses related to an accident that was not their fault.

At Jacobs & Jacobs, we can examine the details of your case and determine whose actions or negligence caused your personal injury.

Watch this video to learn more about what differentiates our New Haven personal injury firm.

Jacobs & Jacobs: Protecting Your Rights Following a Personal Injury Accident

The reality is, personal injury cases can be extremely complex. There are many laws and regulations that come into play and having an attorney on your side who understands these legalities is of paramount importance. At Jacobs & Jacobs, our firm has been fighting hard for clients facing personal injury cases for over 100 years. We have a deep knowledge of what it takes to successfully navigate these claims and all the challenges that may arise.

In a personal injury case, there are countless forms of paperwork to file, deadlines that must be met, and the legal language involved can be difficult to understand. These cases require an in-depth knowledge of both the legal system involved and the insurance system. At Jacobs & Jacobs, our attorneys can handle all these details for you. Our experienced legal team can take of the following:

• Investigate the exact cause of your injuries and determine liability
• Collect evidence that can assist in proving negligence or reckless behavior
• Determine the value of your case through detailed calculations and send a demand letter to the at-fault party and their insurance provider
• Assist you in completing and filing all paperwork for the claim
• Provide you with constant updates and communication regarding your case
• Negotiate a settlement with the at-fault party, their legal team, and their insurance provider so that you may cover the losses you have suffered
• Review the terms of the settlement agreement and determine whether or not it is in your interest to take the settlement amount offered
• File a claim in court and represent you in a trial should the settlement be deemed insufficient

Kinds of Personal Injury Cases Our Firm Handles

• Car Accidents: Many motorized vehicle accidents are preventable and caused by an individual’s negligence, reckless driving, or distracted driving. In some cases, these behaviors can be caused by driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. The most common causes of accidents can include texting, eating, speeding, violating traffic laws, illegal turns, bad roads, or defective car parts.
• Commercial Trucking Accidents: These large rigs are a common sight on our state roadways and an important part of our economy. However, a collision with one can cause devastating and even fatal injuries. The most common causes for these accidents include driving while fatigued or overworked, driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, improper loading, missed safety checks, and reckless or distracted driving.
• Motorcycle Accidents: These accidents can be some of the most physically devastating, as individuals riding motorcycles tend to have less protection than individuals driving cars. The most severe injuries seen in motorcycle accidents in Connecticut can include broken bones, road rash, burns, amputations, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, internal bleeding, internal organ damage, nerve damage, and concussions.
• Bicycle Accidents: In Connecticut, there are many bicycle laws that govern how an individual can ride their bike safely on our state roadways. However, even following all these laws, an individual can still find themselves in a devastating collision with a motor vehicle. Most of these accidents are caused by texting and driving, speeding, drunk driving, failing to yield, or any action that takes the driver’s eyes off the road.
• Pedestrian Accidents: Most often, a pedestrian accident will result in severe injury or even death of the individual who was walking along the roadway. The most common injuries seen in these cases include broken or dislocated bones, traumatic brain injuries, amputation injuries, severe lacerations, burns or road rash, skull fractures, open head wounds, and spinal cord injuries, which may result in paralysis and scarring.
• Slip and Fall Accidents: It can take only a small slip or trip to cause devastating injuries or even death to an individual. The most common reasons for a slip and fall accident can include wet or slick surfaces, inadequate lighting, exposed wiring, crumbling stairs, inadequate or missing handrails or safety barriers, uncleared snow or ice, broken or cracked surfaces, missing or inadequate warning signage, and torn carpet.
• Medical Malpractice: In Connecticut, there are several types of medical errors that can count as an action of medical malpractice. These can include the misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of a patient, a failure to treat an injury or illness, surgical errors, medication errors, birth injuries, amputation injuries, anesthesia errors, medical facility-acquired infections, or failing to obtain the informed consent of a patient.
• Dog Bites: In Connecticut, dog owners have the duty to be in control of their animal and to be able to keep their animal constrained. However, when this duty is breached, a wide range of injuries can be suffered. These include puncture or bite wounds, blood loss, severed muscles, arteries, or veins, amputations of the fingers, infection at the bite site, significant scarring or disfigurement, and psychological trauma.
• Defective Products: There are thousands of products that could be manufactured or designed in a defective manner, which may cause an injury. These products can include medical devices, medications, strollers, vehicle parts, cleaning products, toys, appliances, cosmetics, food, beverages, tools, furniture, car seats, and high chairs.
• Premises Liability Incidents: Property owners have a duty to those who visit their property to keep them safe. Premises liability incidents can include slip and fall accidents, elevator accidents, swimming pool or hot tub injuries, fires, explosions, particular exposure or toxic material exposure, falling objects, and physical or sexual assaults or acts of violence.
• Nursing Home Negligence: It is a sad reality that elderly individuals who live in nursing homes suffer negligence or abuse at the hands of the staff who are supposed to be caring for them. Common acts of nursing home negligence or personal injury can include bedsores, failure to assist, over-medication, under-medication, dehydration or malnutrition, injuries from restraining, or physical, sexual, verbal, or financial abuse.
• Work Injury Accidents: When an individual suffers an injury at their place of work, they have the right to file a claim for their losses with their employer’s insurance care provider. These injuries might include crushing or pinning injuries, vehicle collisions, falling from great heights, being struck by an object, burns, electrocution, slip and falls, heavy machinery accidents, and amputation accidents.
• Injuries to a Child: If your child has been injured due to negligence or abuse, the team at Jacobs & Jacobs can help. Common forms of childhood injuries can include playground injuries, school food illnesses, school safety accidents, dog bites, kitchen accidents, and sexual, physical, or verbal abuse.
• Wrongful Death: A wrongful death can happen in almost any form of a personal injury case. These can be traumatic for the surviving family members, and they can be eligible for compensation from the at-fault party for funeral and burial costs, the pain and suffering of the deceased before they died, the payment of any accrued medical bills, and the lost wages of the deceased individual before they died.

Common Types of Injuries Seen in a Personal Injury Accident

The most common kinds of injuries seen in personal injury accidents can include:

• Broken or fractured bones
• Cuts, bruises, or lacerations
• Extreme blood loss
• Strains or sprains
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Head, neck, and back injuries such as concussions
• Paralysis
• Amputation
• Infections
• Severe burns
• Exposure to toxic substances which could result in cancers or respiratory diseases
• Scarring
• Disfigurement
• Wrongful death

Who Can Be Held at Fault in a Personal Injury Accident?

Depending on the exact nature of your personal injury accident, there can be several parties who may be deemed at fault. These parties can include:

• Negligent drivers
• Negligent doctors or hospital systems
• Government entities
• Your employer
• Property owners
• Dog owners
• Manufacturers or product designers
• Trucking companies
• Drinking establishments

The attorneys at Jacobs & Jacobs will review your case and the details involved in your accident and can determine which party might be held responsible for both the accident and the damages you suffered as a result.

FAQs

Q: What Damages Are Recoverable in a Personal Injury Accident?

A: There are several damages that may be recovered following a personal injury accident in Bridgeport, Connecticut. These ultimately depend on the nature of your injury, its severity, and the party deemed at fault. These damages can include those for medical bills, lost wages, the loss of future earning ability, pain and suffering, loss of the enjoyment of life, loss of consortium, and wrongful death. In rare cases, one might be awarded punitive damages.

Q: How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Charge?

A: In personal injury cases, Jacobs & Jacobs does not require that the client pay any money up front. Our fee is based upon a percentage of what we obtain for the client. That percentage is set by Connecticut law. Before you hire Jacobs & Jacobs, an attorney will explain the fee structure to you and make sure that you understand it completely.

Q: How Long Does It Take to Settle a Personal Injury Case?

A: The length of time it takes to settle a personal injury case in Connecticut can range widely. This is due to the fact that these cases are often influenced by several factors. These factors can include the severity of the injuries and how long it takes the victim to recover, the willingness of the other involved parties to cooperate in negotiations, and the experience of your attorney.

Q: What Is the Statute of Limitations on Personal Injury Claims in CT?

A: In the state of Connecticut, there is a statute of limitations placed on personal injury claims of two years. This means that you have exactly two years to file your claim; otherwise, the courts will most likely not let you file it. However, there can be some exceptions to this rule, such as the date of discovery of the injury or the victim’s age. It is critical that you speak with a lawyer as soon as possible to discuss the statute of limitations applicable to your particular case.

Speak with a Bridgeport Personal Injury Lawyer Today

If you have been injured in a personal injury accident in Bridgeport, it is vital to seek the assistance and representation of a personal injury attorney like those at Jacobs & Jacobs. Contact our offices today to learn more about how we can help you and to schedule your consultation.