Auto Accidents

Perkins CT Lawyers have the experience you need

Motor vehicle accidents—including cars, trucks, and motorcycles—number in the hundreds of thousands each year.  In 2007, the National Safety Council released a report stating that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of injury-related deaths in the United States.  The 2008 cost estimate of crash-related injuries, property damage, and death in the United States totals $237.2 billion.*

The Connecticut Department of Transportation reported that there were 71,724 reported accidents in 2006 resulting in 311 fatalities and 38,871 injuries including:

  • 1,775 accidents involving alcohol
  • 1,919 involving tractor-trailers
  • 1,066 involving pedestrians
  • 1,225 involving motorcycles*

Motor vehicle accidents are serious business

Duty of care is the legal term.  It means drivers are responsible for operating safe vehicles in a lawful manner that does not endanger others.  Attorneys at Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers work hard to obtain settlements and verdicts for crash victims by proving the driver who hit them did not exert a reasonable level of care.

When one driver injures another, proving a lack of duty of care plays a major role in the ensuing lawsuit.  This is important—when reckless or negligent driving contributes to an accident, such behavior can result in serious injuries such as:

  • Neck pain
  • Back pain
  • Whiplash injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Brain injuries
  • Traffic fatalities
  • Stress fractures
  • Collateral ligament injuries
  • Fractured ribs
  • Seatbelt burn

Connecticut’s auto accident lawyers

The Connecticut auto accident attorneys of Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers devote a large part of their practice to defending the rights of those injured in motor vehicle accidents.

We know insurance companies are looking after their profit margins—not your best interests.  That is why we take a proactive approach to car accident injuries.   Our investigator helps establish who was at fault and carefully gathers a detailed report based on eyewitness accounts and paperwork filed at the scene.  We work hard to reach the settlement you deserve.

Put the Power of Perkins to work for you

If you have been wrongfully injured, contact our experienced team of legal professionals.  We offer you:

  • Free initial consultation
  • Flexible appointment schedule
  • Home visits for clients without transportation
  • Personal service through the Perkins case management system

Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers operates on a contingency fee basis—if you do not receive money, we do not get paid.  Call 800-Perkins today.

Serving clients throughout Connecticut

Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers has offices in the New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford areas.  Perkins investigators are ready to visit you to discuss your new case anywhere in or out of Connecticut.

 

"Both my sons were in a car accident. Of all the people that we talked to, we found that Jonathan was best for us."

- Carl, Client

 

Ask Perkins:

  •   Is Connecticut a no-fault insurance state?

    No. Policyholders can no longer recover financial losses from their own auto insurance companies. After being relatively ineffective for 20 years, the state repealed its no-fault law in 1993.

  •   Where does the money come from in an auto accident lawsuit?

    The liable party's insurance almost always pays for accident damages. But other factors do come into play. Car manufacturers may be sued if a product defect in the at-fault party's automobile caused the accident. Bars that allow a visibly drunk person get behind the wheel can also be sued for negligence.

  •   What should I do after an accident?

    Obtain insurance information from the other driver. Take photos of the road conditions and any other factors that may have contributed to your accident. (Use the camera on your cell phone if you have to.) Speak to witnesses to get their information. Seek medical attention even if your injuries seem minor. When you return home, write a detailed report of everything that happened directly before, during, and after your accident. Obtain a copy of the police report for your own records. Get your claim number when you contact the insurance company and inform them that your attorney will be in touch. Never agree to a settlement before you speak to legal consultation. If you are too injured at the scene to do these things, contact Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers as soon as you are able.  We will visit your hospital room if necessary.

  •   Why do most auto accidents happen?

    According to the Connecticut Department of Transportation, the leading cause of motor vehicle accidents is driver negligence. Drivers following too closely, failing to yield the right-of-way at intersections, speeding, and losing control of their vehicles are the top four causes of Connecticut automobile accidents.

  •   How are damages calculated?

    Damages are calculated based on the severity of your injuries and the impact they may have on your life. For instance, if your car was totaled and you were left without transportation to go to work, you can sue for more damages because the accident negatively impacted your employment and therefore your finances. Medical bills, out of pocket expenses, and pain and suffering will also play a large role in determining the amount of a settlement.

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