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4 Signals That You Should Hire A CT Injury Lawyer

When you or a loved one has been injured, it is a troubling time. Not only are you focused on getting healthy and back to your normal activities, you also need to work with the insurance company. The insurance company, however, is not always cooperative in settling your claim. If you suffered any of the following accident types, you should consult a CT injury lawyer immediately. 

 

  1. You suffered severe injuries. The amount of compensation you ultimately receive for your injuries largely depends on how severe your injuries are. Insurance companies measure the severity of your injuries by the type of injuries you sustained, the amount of your medical bills, and the length of your recovery time. As the amount of your potential compensation increases, the more likely you are to reach the policy limits of the at-fault party’s insurance policy. In these types of cases, a CT injury lawyer, like those at Leighton, Katz, & Drapeau, can help you protect your long term interests. 
  2. Your injuries are long-term or permanently disabling. If you or a loved one sustained serious injuries in an accident that will require long-term care or left you with permanent disabilities, consult a CT injury lawyer immediately. An experienced lawyer can determine lost wages, lost earning capacity over time, long-term rehabilitation or care, among others. 
  3. Unclear liability. When multiple parties are involved in an accident, dealing with the insurance company can be very complicated. Because several people may have been injured, there may not be as much settlement money to go around. You could also be the subject of insurance claims from the other parties, ultimately having your settlement offer decreased or reduced to nothing because of your proportional fault for the accident.
  4. Insurance Company engages in bad faith tactics. Sometimes the insurance company makes a settlement offer that is not fair or simply will not make any offer. If conversations with the insurance company have broken down, consult a CT injury lawyer. The experienced team at our firm can help you navigate the claims process.