Frequently Asked Questions About Connecticut Personal Injury Lawyers
When to hire a CT Personal Injury lawyer
As far as we are concerned, if someone has an accident, they should get a hold of a lawyer right after they go see their doctor. Personal injury cases are based upon whether or not a person is injured. A Personal Injury lawyer is going to consider all of your needs, both in the moment and in the future, in your compensation plan. On the other hand, insurance company representatives will often provide settlements that seem large but are insufficient in the long-term.
Will a Personal Injury lawyer insist we see a doctor?
It is important that you see a doctor immediately. If you can’t prove an injury, you can’t collect on a Personal Injury claim. A CT personal injury lawyer will ensure you are seen by a doctor. Only a doctor can determine the extent of your injuries. Often, you will have to go to more than one doctor. Doctors specialize in different areas. When the orthopedic doctor is done, if you are still having a problem, we’ll send you to a pain management specialist who has other available procedures. The goal is to figure out what it will take to get you back to the position you were in before the accident, and if you can’t get all the way back, determining the compensation that is appropriate for your loss.
What is considered bodily injury?
Bodily injury in its simplest terms means physical injuries to parts of your body, but emotional and psychological injuries may also be claimed if you have suffered some kind of physical injury. Psychological injuries alone, such as anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, without any physical injury accompanying them, are nearly impossible to pursue.
Is there a cost to change Personal Injury lawyers in Connecticut?
A lot of people come see us when they already have a lawyer that they’re not happy with, so they switch over. When that happens, the client only pays one legal fee that the former lawyer and the current lawyer end up dividing between themselves.
What questions to ask before hiring a CT Personal Injury lawyer?
The two most important questions to ask are:
- How often do you go to trial?
- Have you done this type of Personal Injury work before?
Should you accept an insurance payout for a personal injury in Connecticut?
Before accepting any settlement, you must understand the extent of the injury, the length and costs of treatments, and how the injury will affect your life going forward. An insurance company's offer won’t consider future treatments, lost wages, or other important costs. Insurance companies are counting on clients not knowing what to consider and just accepting their offer. Always review any insurance offer with a CT Personal Injury lawyer before accepting it.
When to pay a Personal Injury lawyer?
When you are paid, the lawyer is paid. The average case from the day a client comes into the day the case is over is usually 2½ to 4 years. Some lawyers who normally don't do personal injury work will ask the client to pay money upfront to cover doctor reports, court filing fees, and sheriff's fees. We don't do that. We advance the money and then we get paid back at the end of the case if we win or it is settled.