New Britain Car Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved one has been injured in a collision due to the negligence of someone else, you shouldn’t be required to bear the financial burdens that you accrued as a result. The State of Connecticut protects its residents by allowing accident victims financial recovery for a wide variety of damages.

Depending on the circumstances of your case, your attorney may seek damages for:

• Medical expenses: This can include both past and future medical expenses including ambulance rides, doctor visits, rehabilitation, therapy, and medications.
• Property damage: If your vehicle was damaged in the accident, you may be able to receive compensation for it to be repaired or replaced.
• Lost wages: If the accident has left you unable to return to work, your lawyer may pursue damages for loss of wages.
• This can include the loss of future earning potential depending on the severity of your injuries.
• Pain and suffering: This is financial reimbursement for the physical and emotional stress of an injury.
• Disfigurements: These types of damages are sought when a victim has had a limb amputated, been severely burned, or been disfigured in some other way.

There are many different types of motor vehicle collisions in New Britain, CT. The type of accident and the seriousness of the injuries, among other factors, can affect who is liable for the incurred damages. The following are some types of accidents our fast-working CT law firm has experience in handling.

Rear-end collisions

This term is used to describe a car hitting the rear of the vehicle ahead. A rear-end accident could cause either minor or major damage. It all depends on the speed of the vehicles, the types of vehicles involved, and how the crash occurred.

A rear-end collision may result when traffic comes to a sudden halt and the driver is unable to stop in time to avoid hitting the vehicle ahead. Tailgating is another common reason why these types of accidents occur. Typically, the rear driver is found liable for rear-end accidents, but there are some exceptions to this where the lead driver is found responsible.

Sometimes, those involved in rear-end collisions come out with minor injuries or even none at all. Others suffer from severe injuries that take many months to heal. Head, neck, and back injuries such as concussions and whiplash are common in these types of accidents.

Head-on collisions

This type of accident is exactly what it sounds like; it’s when the front end of two vehicles collide. It can be minor such as when two cars bump into one another in a parking lot, or it can be a major collision involving a vehicle crossing over the median on the freeway.

Head-on collisions can result in serious injuries or even fatalities. The front is the heaviest part of your vehicle because this is where your engine is located, resulting in greater impact. The risk of injuries from being crushed is greater in these types of accidents. There is also the risk of the engine catching on fire and accident victims being severely burned.

There are many different causes of head-on collisions such as distracted driving, failing to yield, entering the freeway on the exit ramp, or falling asleep behind the wheel. In some cases, a third party may be liable for the accident. For instance, a vehicle may pull directly in front of another, forcing them to swerve into oncoming traffic.

Side-impact collisions

This type of accident involves one vehicle colliding with the side of another. Side-impact collisions (or T-bone collisions) often occur at intersections, when one driver fails to yield. Poor weather conditions are another culprit. In Connecticut, the roads are especially treacherous during winter months. If roads are icy, your vehicle could easily slide into an intersection and crash into the side of another.

A safe driver will be cautious even when having the right of way. Wait and make sure that the other drivers see you and are going to stop before turning into an intersection.

Newer vehicle models are equipped with side airbags that provide passengers with some protection in T-bone accidents. Sadly, though, many of those involved in T-bone collisions in New Britain often suffer catastrophic injuries.

Common catastrophic injuries include:

• Spinal injuries
• Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
• Lacerations
• Broken bones
• Severed limbs

Rollovers

Rollovers occur when a vehicle rolls on its side or hood either from loss of traction or from the impact of a collision. These types of accidents are more common in SUVs since they have a higher center of gravity.

Depending on the circumstances, injured victims may be able to file a product liability claim against the vehicle manufacturers for selling a dangerous vehicle without warning drivers of the potential risks or if the vehicle’s safety features did not work properly. A personal injury lawyer will be able to examine your case and inform you if you have a case and how to proceed.

Rollover accidents often result in major injuries and even fatalities. The severity of the victim’s injuries may depend on:

• How many times the motor vehicle rolled
• The force of the impact
• If the roof caved in
• How old the vehicle was
• The number of occupants in the vehicle
• Deployment of airbags
• Use of seatbelts
• Location of crash

Rollovers are some of the most serious types of car accidents that occur in New Britain, CT. If the roof of the vehicle collapses, victims can become trapped inside risking further injuries – not to mention the emotional trauma that rollover victims may face for a long time afterward.

If you’ve been the victim of a rollover accident, contact the lawyers at Gould Injury Law. Our law firm will act fast to help you receive a settlement for your claim, while you focus your time and energy on your recovery.

Multi-vehicle collisions

These types of accidents involve 3 or more vehicles and are common on the freeways in Connecticut where there is often bumper-to-bumper traffic. The residents of New Britain know all to well how busy traffic can be on Route 9, I-84, and Route 72. One distracted driver or someone failing to yield can easily result in a domino effect with several vehicles being involved in an accident.

Multi-car pile-ups are usually a series of vehicles being rear-ended. Drivers can be seriously injured by being crushed between two vehicles. Liability in an accident of this sort can be difficult to prove, but we can help.

The fast-working attorneys at our CT law firm have years of experience helping victims of multi-vehicle collisions. Call 888-WIN-FAST to schedule a free consultation with a member of our legal team at Gould Injury Law serving New Britain.

After your New Britain motor vehicle accident, your insurance company will need to be notified. However, it’s best to have a lawyer relay details about the accident on your behalf and handle all negotiations with the insurance company. Insurance agents are known to take innocent comments that collision victims say and twist them into an admission of fault or claim that the injuries aren’t that severe.

Insurance brokers want you to settle for the lowest amount possible after your accident. They make take advantage of the physical and emotional stress you are under and try to pressure you into quickly signing a settlement that is far less than what you need to cover your losses. The lower amount they can get you to settle for, the more money in their pocket.

Don’t allow yourself to be taken advantage of by greedy insurance companies who work fast. The attorneys serving New Britain at our law firm are familiar with the tactics used by insurance companies, and we work even faster.

When the insurance company calls, let the calls go to voicemail and contact us instead. Gould Injury Law can help you determine whether or not the insurance settlement is fair, and we can negotiate a better one on your behalf. Our attorneys will act fast to defend your legal rights and ensure that you receive a just and fair settlement.