Hartford Car Accident Lawyer

Car accidents happen in the Hartford area every day, and some of these accidents result in devastating injuries. If you or a loved one are struggling in the aftermath of a car accident another driver caused, you need to consult a Hartford car accident lawyer at Bartlett & Grippe as soon as possible.

Representing Car Accident Victims in Hartford, CT

The attorneys at Bartlett & Grippe have the professional resources and experience required to resolve the most challenging car accident cases in Hartford. Our firm has more than 100 years of combined experience representing injured clients in the Hartford area and we are ready to help you pursue accountability and compensation for your damages.

The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can get started on your case. When you choose Bartlett & Grippe to represent you in a car accident case, you will have a dedicated legal advocate ready to assist you with every aspect of your recovery, from gathering evidence needed to establish fault to proving the full extent of the damages you suffered from the accident.

We can help you prove fault, file an auto insurance claim, and build a comprehensive personal injury suit aimed at maximizing your recovery. You have a short time to gather evidence and meet the filing deadlines for insurance and/or a personal injury case, so contact us right away to get started.

Proving Fault for a Car Accident in Hartford

In Connecticut, all car accidents involving multiple drivers are resolved based on fault. This means that the driver at fault for causing the accident absorbs liability for the resulting damages. The injured driver must prove fault before they can seek compensation through an auto insurance claim and/or personal injury suit, and this can be exceptionally challenging in some cases. Many accidents happen because of driver negligence, but they can also happen from illegal misconduct.

Distracted driving, speeding, and traffic violations like failure to yield the right-of-way are some of the most commonly cited examples of driver negligence responsible for accidents in the Hartford area. It is also possible for illegal misconduct like reckless driving or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol to cause serious accidents. Your Hartford car accident lawyer can gather the evidence you will need to firmly establish liability for your accident.

Filing Your Auto Insurance Claim After a Car Accident

Connecticut law requires every driver to have auto insurance that includes bodily injury liability coverage and property damage liability coverage. When a driver causes a crash, their insurance will pay for the resulting damages up to the coverage limits of the policy. This means that after another driver has hit you, filing an auto insurance claim is likely to be your first option for recovering your losses. However, dealing with insurance companies can be challenging.

An insurance company has no incentive to pay you a maximum coverage settlement. Most will do everything they can to avoid paying at all if possible or to justify the lowest possible settlement offer. Some will use a claimant’s own words against them and attempt to do everything they can to reduce the final claim payout. Your Hartford car accident lawyer can help you file your claim and ensure that you are treated fairly.

Building a Personal Injury Case for a Car Accident in Hartford

When insurance is not an option for fully recovering your losses, a personal injury case is likely to be your primary method of securing compensation for your damages. Success with ay personal injury case in Connecticut requires proof of liability and proof of the full extent of the damages the defendant inflicted. You must identify the defendant, show the full scope of the damages you suffered, and prove they are solely responsible for causing them.

A successful personal injury case in Connecticut can potentially yield compensation for any economic losses you suffered, such as vehicle repair costs and medical expenses not covered by insurance, lost income for the time you were unable to work while you recovered from your injuries, and compensation for lost future earning capacity if you have been permanently disabled.

A plaintiff may also claim pain and suffering compensation from the defendant. Calculating noneconomic damages can seem challenging, but your Hartford car accident lawyer can help you determine a suitable figure that reflects the severity of the injuries you suffered and the scope of their long-term effects. More serious injuries tend to yield more pain and suffering compensation.

Filing a Wrongful Death Case After a Fatal Car Crash

When you have lost a loved one in a fatal car accident caused by another driver, this can form the basis of a wrongful death suit. This type of personal injury case is subject to special rules, and it is important to have a skilled attorney handling your case. A typical personal injury case seeks compensation for the victim’s losses while a wrongful death case can provide compensation to the deceased victim’s family.

The team at Bartlett & Grippe can provide effective legal counsel and assist you with claiming compensation for funeral expenses, lost financial support, and your family’s pain and suffering. It is important that you begin building this case as soon as possible to have the greatest chance of success.

Find Your Hartford Car Accident Lawyer Today

The aftermath of any car accident can be confusing and stressful, and you are likely to have many difficult questions that you will not be able to answer for yourself. Working with an experienced Hartford car accident lawyer will significantly increase your chances of success with the recovery efforts you attempt in the aftermath of your accident, and you will also be more likely to maximize your total recovery with your attorney’s assistance.

Bartlett & Grippe approach every car accident case we accept with the goal of maximizing our client’s recovery as efficiently as possible. You can trust our team to gather the evidence needed to prove fault for your accident, help you file your auto insurance claim, and build a personal injury or wrongful death case on your behalf as your situation requires.

You have a short time in which to file your case, so contact us today and schedule a free consultation with a Hartford car accident lawyer you can trust.