Every year, more than 25,000 Connecticut residents are injured in roadway accidents. While everyone hopes that any accident they’re involved in is minor, vehicle accidents can have major, life-changing consequences. How a case is judged depends on not only the facts, but on the way those facts are presented. An attorney familiar with vehicle accident laws in Connecticut—such as the personal injury attorneys at Leighton, Katz & Drapeau—can assess your case, determine the most important factors, and present the facts that lead to the greatest recovery for you.
Know the Evidence
Your attorney can work to maximize your claim by helping you understand what evidence will bolster your claim and teaching you to avoid actions that may harm it. For instance, your attorney will advise you not to talk to the other driver’s insurance company representative, without your attorney present. This will help to ensure that you are not asked inappropriate questions. Your attorney will tell you to write down or photograph everything about the accident before it disappears from memory.
Additionally, an attorney who specializes in accident claims may not be a doctor, but will be familiar with the long-term effects of car accidents and will make sure that your doctor examines you for existing injuries and for future medical problems.
Don’t “Settle” For Less
Insurance companies will frequently push you to settle quickly for less than your case is worth. Sometimes a quick and risk-free settlement, with less money paid to lawyers, is preferable to running the risk of something going wrong at trial. Yet “sometimes” is the key. You need to know whether the settlement offered is a good one based on the facts of your case. An experienced personal injury attorney, like those at the Connecticut firm of Leighton, Katz & Drapeau, can tell you if you’re getting the right deal.
Call a Connecticut Personal Injury Attorney Today
If you are in a car accident, hire an attorney with the experience you need to make sure you are receiving compensation equal to everything you’ve suffered. Leighton, Katz & Drapeau is a firm which focuses on personal injury cases and can make sure you’re taken care of at a difficult time. Contact us today for a free, no risk consultation at 860-875-7000. Serving the greater Hartford area.
