Personal Injury Attorney in Norwalk

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Your Advocate When Accidents Change Everything

When a delivery truck ran a red light at the intersection of Main Avenue and Wall Street last spring, three families called us within hours. They didn’t know what to do. The hospital bills were piling up, insurance companies were already calling with lowball offers, and they couldn’t work. If you’ve been hurt in Norwalk because of someone else’s carelessness, you need a personal injury attorney in Norwalk who knows how to fight back.

We’ve helped hundreds of Norwalk residents get fair compensation after accidents. From the historic district to East Norwalk, from Rowayton to Cranbury, we know this community because we’re part of it. We know which intersections see the most crashes. We know which local employers cut corners on safety. And we know exactly how to hold negligent parties accountable.

What Makes a Strong Personal Injury Case in Norwalk

You deserve compensation when someone else’s negligence causes you harm. That means they had a duty to act safely, they failed to do so, and their failure directly caused your injuries. Simple as that.

Medical records matter most. Get treatment right away, even if you feel okay. Some injuries don’t show symptoms immediately. Concussions, soft tissue damage, and internal injuries can take days to appear. Every doctor visit, every prescription, every therapy session becomes evidence of what this accident cost you.

Document everything. Take photos of your injuries as they heal. Save all your medical bills and pay stubs from missed work. Keep a journal about your pain levels and how the injury affects your daily life. Insurance companies love to claim injuries aren’t that bad. Your documentation proves otherwise.

Connecticut follows a modified comparative negligence rule. You can still recover damages even if you were partially at fault, as long as you weren’t more than 50% responsible. If you were 20% at fault and your damages total $100,000, you’d recover $80,000. This matters because insurance companies will try to blame you to reduce what they pay.

Car Accident Attorney

The Merritt Parkway sees serious accidents almost weekly. Route 1 through South Norwalk gets backed up, and rear-end collisions happen constantly. The I-95 corridor through Norwalk is one of the most congested stretches in Connecticut.

We handle every type of car accident case. Rear-end collisions. T-bone crashes at intersections. Head-on collisions. Multi-vehicle pileups. Hit-and-run accidents. Drunk driving crashes. Distracted driving cases.

Connecticut requires drivers to carry minimum insurance: $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for bodily injury. That’s rarely enough for serious injuries. We dig deeper to find all available coverage. The at-fault driver’s policy. Your own underinsured motorist coverage. Umbrella policies. Commercial policies if a business vehicle was involved.

You have two years from the accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit in Connecticut. Don’t wait. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget details. Security camera footage gets deleted. The sooner you call us, the stronger your case becomes.

Truck Accident Lawyer

Norwalk sits on major shipping routes. Commercial trucks barrel through our streets every day. When an 80,000-pound big rig collides with a passenger car, the results are catastrophic.

Truck accidents differ from regular car crashes. Federal regulations govern how long truckers can drive, how they must maintain their vehicles, and what they must document. Companies often violate these rules to maximize profits. We subpoena logbooks, maintenance records, and black box data to prove negligence.

Multiple parties might share liability. The truck driver. The trucking company. The cargo loading company. The truck manufacturer if faulty parts caused the crash. The maintenance contractor missed a critical repair. We investigate every angle to maximize your recovery.

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Slip and Fall Accident Attorney

Property owners in Norwalk must keep their premises safe. When they don’t, people get hurt.

We’ve handled slip and fall cases at grocery stores in Norwalk, restaurants along Washington Street, parking lots at the Norwalk Town Center, apartment complexes throughout the city, and retail stores in SoNo.

Winter brings ice and snow. Property owners must clear walkways and apply salt. Summer storms create slippery conditions. Spills happen in stores. Uneven pavement creates tripping hazards. Poor lighting hides dangers.

Connecticut law requires you to prove the property owner knew about the hazard or should have known about it. That’s why acting quickly matters. We send preservation letters immediately to stop businesses from destroying surveillance footage or incident reports.

Workplace Injury Lawyer

Getting hurt at work feels overwhelming. You’re in pain, you can’t work, and you don’t know if you’ll lose your job for filing a claim.

Connecticut workers’ compensation covers medical expenses and lost wages, but it rarely provides full compensation. You can’t sue your employer in most cases, but you might have a third-party claim. If a defective machine caused your injury, we can sue the manufacturer. If a negligent subcontractor hurts you on a construction site, we can pursue them directly.

We handle construction accidents, manufacturing injuries, office accidents, retail worker injuries, and repetitive stress injuries. The key is identifying all responsible parties beyond your employer.

Medical Malpractice Claims

You trust doctors to heal you. When they make preventable mistakes, the consequences can be devastating.

Connecticut has strict requirements for medical malpractice cases. You must provide written notice to potential defendants at least 90 days before filing suit. You need a medical expert to review your case and certify it has merit. These cases are complex and expensive to pursue.

We work with top medical experts who review records and testify about how your doctor deviated from accepted standards of care. Surgical errors. Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis. Medication mistakes. Birth injuries. Anesthesia errors. Hospital infections from poor sanitation.

You have two years from when you discover the injury to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Connecticut. But finding the right attorney early gives you the best chance of success.

Wrongful Death Attorney

Losing a family member because of someone else’s negligence creates pain that never fully heals. Financial stress makes everything harder.

Connecticut law allows the deceased person’s estate to file a wrongful death claim. You can recover funeral and burial costs, medical expenses before death, lost income the deceased would have earned, and loss of companionship and guidance.

These cases require sensitivity and aggressive legal work. We handle the legal fight so you can focus on grieving and healing. We’ve helped families after fatal car crashes, workplace deaths, medical malpractice, defective products, and nursing home neglect.

Dog Bite Injury Cases

Connecticut holds dog owners strictly liable for bites and attacks. The victim doesn’t need to prove the owner knew the dog was dangerous. If a dog bites you, the owner pays.

Dog attacks cause serious injuries. Facial scarring, especially in children. Nerve damage. Infections. Psychological trauma that lasts for years. We make sure your settlement covers both current medical costs and future plastic surgery or therapy.

Why Norwalk Residents Choose Our Law Firm

We’ve practiced personal injury law in Fairfield County for over two decades. We know the local courts, the judges, and the insurance adjusters. That experience translates into better results.

You pay nothing unless we win your case. We work on contingency, which means our fee comes from your settlement or verdict. If we don’t recover money for you, you owe us nothing. This levels the playing field against big insurance companies.

We take cases other lawyers won’t touch. Small firms refer their complex cases. Insurance companies know we’ll go to trial if they don’t offer fair compensation. Our track record speaks for itself.

Every client gets our personal attention. You’ll have our cell phone numbers. We return calls the same day. You’ll never wonder what’s happening with your case because we keep you informed every step of the way.

Understanding Connecticut Personal Injury Law

Connecticut uses a pure comparative negligence system for most injury cases, but switches to modified comparative negligence (the 50% rule) for motor vehicle accidents. Know which rules apply to your case.

The statute of limitations is two years for most personal injury claims. Three years for property damage. One year to file a claim against a government entity. Missing these deadlines means losing your right to compensation forever.

Connecticut caps damages in some cases. Medical malpractice claims have no cap on economic damages but limit non-economic damages to $250,000 in most cases. Wrongful death cases have different rules. An experienced attorney knows how to maximize recovery within these constraints.

What to Do Immediately After an Injury

Call 911 if anyone is seriously hurt. Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor. Many injuries worsen over time.

Report the incident. File a police report for car accidents. Tell the property manager about a slip and fall. Notify your employer about a workplace injury. These reports create official records.

Gather evidence. Take photos and videos. Get contact information from witnesses. Write down everything you remember while it’s fresh.

Don’t give recorded statements to insurance companies. Don’t sign anything. Don’t post about your accident on social media. Insurance companies use these things against you.

Call a personal injury attorney before the insurance adjuster calls you. We protect your rights from day one.

Serving All of Norwalk

We represent injury victims throughout Norwalk. East Norwalk. South Norwalk. West Norwalk. Rowayton. Cranbury. Silvermine. Winnipauk. Spring Hill. Broad River. Every neighborhood deserves strong legal representation.

Whether you were hurt on Route 7, injured at Calf Pasture Beach, or involved in an accident near Norwalk Hospital, we’re here to help. Location doesn’t matter. Justice does.

Your Next Step

Most people wait too long to call a lawyer. They hope the insurance company will be fair. It won’t. Insurance adjusters work for the insurance company, not for you. Their job is to pay as little as possible.

You need someone on your side. Someone who knows how much your case is really worth. Someone who won’t back down when insurance companies play hardball.

Call us today for a free consultation. We’ll review your case, explain your options, and tell you exactly what we can do. No pressure. No obligation. Just honest advice from a personal injury attorney in Norwalk who’s been fighting for injured people for over 20 years.

Don’t let someone else’s negligence ruin your financial future. Get the compensation you deserve. Contact our Norwalk office now.

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