Connecticut Personal Injury Lawyers –
If someone else has injured you through their careless actions, you may be able to make them pay you compensation. First, you must go through a legal process that includes knowing they were to blame and negotiating compensation with them or their insurance company. The Tolland County personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Jason L. McCoy, LLC are experienced fighters with a track record of getting results for our clients. Call us today to schedule a free initial consultation.
What Types of Personal Injury Cases Does the Law Offices of Jason L. McCoy, LLC Handle?
Personal injuries cover circumstances in which someone else’s wrongful conduct hurts you. Any time you leave the home, or even inside your own home, you are vulnerable to an injury when someone else fails to exercise reasonable care.
At the Law Offices of Jason L. McCoy, LLC, we handle numerous complex personal injury cases, including but not limited to the following:
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Slip and Fall Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Workers’ Compensation
- Wrongful Death
What Must Be Proven in a Personal Injury Case?
Every personal injury case uses the same operative legal principle. To win your case, you need to prove that someone else acted wrongfully and has a legal obligation to pay you. Most commonly, you are trying to prove negligence.
There is a four-part legal test for negligence, and you must prove every element to win. The four elements are:
- The other party owed you a duty of care.
- They breached the duty of care by doing something unreasonable under the circumstances.
- You suffered an injury and losses as a result.
- You would not have been injured had it not been for the other party’s actions.
Some examples of negligence in a personal injury case include:
- Leaving debris in a walking path, causing a fall.
- Sideswiping another vehicle because the driver did not check their blind spots before changing lanes.
- The failure to provide adequate security in an area where the property owner knows there could be danger.
- Striking a pedestrian because the driver did not see the crosswalk or did not know that they had to yield the right of way.
- Making an illegal left-hand turn in front of a motorcyclist.
These are just some examples of negligent conduct. What may be negligence depends on the facts and circumstances of your case and what you can prove.
What Is the Personal Injury Legal Process?
In most cases, an insurance company will be involved. They insure the policyholder and have a duty to defend them from claims. The insurance company would assess your claim and make a settlement offer. If they do not accept liability, they will protect against your case in court.
There are two potential ways that you could receive financial compensation for a personal injury:
- You can begin by filing a claim with the insurance company. This is an informal way of resolving your case, and it may mean that you can avoid litigation.
- You can file a case in court and let the jury decide the matter. Personal injury trials are rare, and most cases will be resolved through a settlement agreement, either informally or before trial.
Who Is Liable for My Injury?
In most cases, you file a lawsuit against the party directly involved in your injury. In some cases, there may be more than one potential defendant in your case. Your lawyer will complete an investigation to determine whom you can sue for damages.
There may be a company involved in your personal injury case. The person who caused your injuries may have been on the job during the accident. The legal principle is that an employee is an agent of the company. If the employee were working when they hurt you, their employer would need to pay for your damages.
If a company is involved in your case, it could result in additional compensation because more money is available for your damages. Companies tend to carry larger insurance policies and have the assets available to pay for injuries. The flip side is that a company will have sophisticated attorneys who defend their clients at every turn.
What Damages Are Available in a Personal Injury Case?
When you can prove that someone else was to blame for your accident, they take on a legal obligation to compensate you. They must restore you to the position you were in before the accident, using money as a substitute for what they cannot physically accomplish. Nobody can give you back your health, but they can compensate you for what they did.
Your personal injury damages may consist of the following:
- Medical expenses
- Property damage
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Embarrassment and humiliation
- Loss of consortium
What if I Lost a Loved One in an Accident?
If your family lost a loved one to a personal injury, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim against the responsible party. Your family would be paid for what you lost when your loved one died.
How Can a Tolland County Personal Injury Lawyer Help Me?
To obtain the best possible results in your personal injury case, you need someone familiar with the process and who knows how to deal with the insurance company. If you try to handle your case on your own, you will cost yourself money, either by getting less or nothing at all.
When you hire a Tolland County personal injury lawyer, you get an investigator and a fighter on your side. Your personal injury lawyer will handle your case from start to finish. Studies show that accident victims who hire an attorney do far better than those who do not.
What Is the Average Settlement in a Personal Injury Case?
There is no such thing as an average amount that you could expect to receive. Everything depends on your circumstances and situation.
What Happens if My Insurance Claim Is Denied?
The insurance company never gets the last word. Only a jury can render a final decision in your case, and you can take your case to trial.
How Is a Personal Injury Lawyer Paid?
Personal injury lawyers are paid on a contingency basis, meaning they are paid if you win your case.
Contact the Tolland County Personal Injury Lawyers at the Law Offices of Jason L. McCoy, LLC to Get Started
If you have been injured in an accident, the Tolland County personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Jason L. McCoy, LLC can provide you with determined legal representation. We offer free consultations to prospective clients, and you can schedule one by calling us today at 860-872-7741 or contacting us online. Our offices are in Vernon, New Haven, and Waterbury, Connecticut, and we serve clients in Tolland County, New Haven County, and Hartford County.
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