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Legal Advocates For Danbury Motor Vehicle Accident Victims

Where do you turn after a serious motor vehicle accident? While your friends and family are essential for emotional support, you need an experienced attorney to help you obtain the full compensation you deserve in the aftermath of an injury.

At Jones, Damia, Kaufman & DePaul, LLC, we are here for you. Our attorneys handle auto accident claims throughout Connecticut that include accidents involving cars, trucks and motorcycles. These accidents can result in serious injuries that require significant and/or long-term compensation. Insurance companies will try to minimize your claim. We are here to make sure that you receive the full compensation you need for your best possible recovery.

Obtaining Maximum Compensation

After a crash, you might experience a range of expenses and losses. The immediate medical costs are a significant portion of this, but you may also face ongoing medical care, including multiple surgeries, medication, the need for adaptive technology and other lifelong medical expenses. In addition, you may likely miss a lot of work and lose the wages you need to pay your bills and get by. On top of these costs, you might also experience emotional trauma and reduced physical function, diminishing your quality of life and possibly requiring ongoing psychological care.

Insurance companies will not voluntarily compensate you for these expenses. While they might offer you compensation for the initial medical assistance you receive, it is important to not accept a hasty offer that will likely represent far less than you deserve. Make sure you talk to a lawyer before entertaining such an offer.

Our attorneys know how to get you the maximum compensation award for your injuries and expenses. We have stood up to the insurance companies in the past, and we will do it again for you.

Types Of Injuries You Can Sustain After A Car Crash

These are some of the most common ones we see:

Neck/whiplash injuries
Back injuries
Spinal cord injuries
Bone fractures
Joint injuries
Knee injuries
Blunt-force trauma injuries
Cuts, bruises and scars
Mental injuries such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

No matter the type or severity of the injury you sustain, we are here to fight for the damages you need to afford your recovery and have peace of mind.

Steps To Take After A Motor Vehicle Accident

The moves you make in the minutes and days after a crash can help you protect yourself in the moment and in the future when pursuing a claim:

Get to safety and call 911: If it’s safe, move yourself and your vehicle out of traffic and make sure everyone else at the accident scene is okay. Call 911 to request police and paramedics, if necessary; an official police response and report can later become key evidence.
Check for injuries and get medical care: Seek medical attention as soon as you can, even if symptoms seem minor or you don’t have any. Many injuries, especially head, neck, and back injuries, can worsen over time. By seeing a doctor early on, you can have a better chance at spotting these injuries and getting the proper treatment you need right away. It can also help you build solid evidence for your injury claim.
Exchange required information: Make sure you get the other driver’s name, contact info, driver’s license info, license plate number and insurance card. Also, make sure you note whether the driver owns the vehicle, whether a company owns it, or whether someone else owns it.
Document the scene thoroughly: Get photo and video evidence of the vehicles, the damage each endured, road conditions at the time of the accident, traffic signs or signals, skid marks, debris, and any visible damage to the vehicle or the individuals involved.
Get witness information: Talk to witnesses to get their account of what they saw play out if they are willing to speak to you. Independent witnesses can make a significant difference when the other driver lies or disputes fault.
Do not admit fault: Make sure you keep your statements factual and limited. Fault is not always obvious at the scene, and saying things like “I’m sorry” can be twisted into an admission later by an insurance adjuster.
Notify your insurance carrier: After confirming safety and documenting the crash scene, report the crash to your insurer and ask about coverage issues, including uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage if the other driver is uninsured. Also, be cautious while providing a recorded statement to the insurer.
Track every loss: Make sure you save medical bills from your injury treatment, record the types and frequency of each treatment, keep records of prescription costs related to your injury, as well as driving time to and from medical appointments. Additionally, document missed work and wage loss with pay stubs or an employer note and write down symptoms and daily limitations your injury causes to demonstrate pain and suffering.

After taking these steps, contact one of our lawyers by calling 203-539-1940. They can help you organize the evidence and statements you have collected to help you build a solid injury claim. They can also push back against insurers when they try to lowball you or deny you adequate compensation you need.

Fairfield County Motor Vehicle Accident FAQs

Our lawyers hear these questions often from our car crash injury clients:

Do I have to report a Connecticut car accident to the police or DMV?

Yes, you typically must report a car accident in Connecticut to the police or DMV, especially if the crash involves injury, death, or property damage. Connecticut usually requires people to file an accident report with the police or the DMV within a set time. If you are unsure whether your accident triggers reporting requirements, our attorneys can help you understand and comply with the rules while protecting your claim.

What if the other driver’s insurance company says I was partly at fault?

Under Connecticut’s modified comparative negligence rules, you can still recover damages if you are found to be 50% or less at fault. However, that also means the higher the percentage of fault you have for the accident, the less compensation you are typically entitled to. Additionally, if you are found to be more than 50% at-fault for an accident, you may not qualify to recover damages. Courts typically determine fault by reviewing evidence such as photos from the accident scene, vehicle damage, witness statements, medical records, and other documents.

What damages can I recover after a motor vehicle accident in Connecticut?

Depending on the specifics of your situation, you may be able to pursue injury compensation to cover:

Current medical treatment
Future medical treatment
Lost wages
Supplemented wages due to reduced earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Permanent impairment/disability

If the at-fault driver was uninsured or underinsured, you may also have a claim under your underinsured or uninsured motorist coverage.

Start Your Case Today

The first step toward getting your full and fair compensation award is talking with an experienced lawyer. Call us today at 203-539-1940 or contact us online. We speak English, Spanish and Portuguese.