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A catastrophic injury changes everything. If you or a loved one has been seriously harmed by someone else’s negligence, you deserve the full compensation you need to rebuild your lives. To get started pursuing the damages you require, you need an experienced Middletown catastrophic injury lawyer.
A catastrophic injury is life-altering, usually resulting in permanent impairment that disrupts your essential bodily functions. At Loughlin FitzGerald, P.C., we can assist those who have suffered from:
Whether your injury resulted from a motorcycle crash, a workplace accident, a medical error, or other incident, our Middletown catastrophic injury attorneys can provide the advocacy you need.
In Connecticut, many life-changing injuries are the direct result of another party’s negligence or wrongful conduct. When you hire a catastrophic injury lawyer at Loughlin FitzGerald, P.C., we can handle a diverse range of complex claims, including:
A catastrophic injury impacts your physical, emotional, and financial health simultaneously. Under Connecticut law, you have the right to hold the negligent party accountable. The “optimal path” is not always the same for everyone. It can depend on insurance policy limits, the severity of your impairment, and the relationship you have with the at-fault party. We can carefully evaluate these factors to determine whether an insurance settlement or a personal injury claim is the most effective strategy for your recovery.
Catastrophic injuries often require a lifetime of support, so compensation is not always just about paying today’s bills, but about securing your future. We pursue recovery costs for:
In order to establish a catastrophic injury claim in Connecticut, you need to demonstrate that someone else’s failure to act responsibly led to your life-altering injuries. This is called negligence. In order to build a successful case, your legal team must prove these four facts:
First, you must show that the defendant had a legal obligation to act with reasonable care towards you. The nature of this “duty” shifts depending on the scenario. On the road, it is all drivers’ duty to follow traffic signals and remain alert. In public spaces, it is a property owner’s duty to maintain safe premises for visitors.
Once a duty is established, it must be proven that the defendant failed to meet it. A breach can occur when someone acts recklessly or fails to take necessary precautions. For example, a motorist on Route 9 who chooses to drive while under the influence is in clear breach of their duty to keep the roads safe for others.
This is the “link” in the chain. It must be demonstrated that the defendant’s specific breach was the direct cause of your injuries. You need to prove that if it weren’t for their negligence, the accident never would have happened.
Finally, you must provide evidence of the actual losses you have suffered. Since catastrophic injuries often require lifelong care, damages are usually extensive and include medical bills and lost wages as well as physical pain and emotional distress.
Loughlin FitzGerald, P.C., is a premier personal injury law firm based in Wallingford, Connecticut, dedicated to providing skilled legal representation and highly personalized services to clients throughout the state.
With decades of combined experience, the firm’s attorneys can handle a wide range of complex cases, including motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, premises liability, personal injury, and wrongful death.
Our seasoned legal team regularly represents clients at the Middlesex Judicial District Courthouse in Middletown, and can confidently take your case to trial if necessary.
In Middletown, the statute of limitations for a catastrophic injury case is generally two years from the date the injury occurs. But, if the injury was not immediately apparent, the “discovery rule” allows you to file within two years of when you discovered (or should have reasonably discovered) the harm.
Your ability to recover compensation for a catastrophic injury in Connecticut is governed by modified comparative negligence. Under this “51% bar” rule, you can still collect damages as long as your share of the fault is not greater than 50%. The final financial award will be reduced in proportion to your responsibility, so if you were found 20% at fault, you would receive 80% of your total damages.
In Connecticut, a catastrophic injury is characterized by its permanent, life-altering impact on a person’s physical or cognitive functions. Typically, this would include traumatic brain damage, spinal cord trauma leading to paralysis, limb loss, or severe burns. These conditions likely will cause long-term disability and prevent a person from returning to work or require lifelong medical care.
Victims of catastrophic injuries can recover economic damages to cover quantifiable financial losses such as lifelong medical expenses, specialized nursing care, and lost earning capacity. They may also seek non-economic damages for permanent disability, disfigurement, and pain and suffering. The state of Connecticut generally imposes no caps on these compensatory awards.
A catastrophic injury can change everything. If you or a loved one has suffered a life-altering injury due to someone else’s negligence, the team at Loughlin FitzGerald, P.C., is here to help. Our experienced attorneys will pursue the full compensation you need to rebuild your future. Contact us today to set up a consultation.
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