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New Haven Catastrophic Injury Attorneys

Catastrophic injuries are those that are life-threatening and can cause life-long physical and emotional injuries, which often require extensive and costly medical treatment. If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury in New Haven that was someone else’s fault, you may be entitled to substantial compensation. Give Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante a call to consult with an outstanding Connecticut catastrophic injury lawyer.

Why Choose Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante

With almost 70 years of experience, we have handled all types of personal injury claims, including those involving catastrophic injuries.

Unlike other personal injury claims, New Haven catastrophic injury claims require a lot of upfront costs that we will advance on your behalf to build a case for settlement or trial.

We can fight on your behalf through every step of the process and make sure that your rights are protected.

As dedicated Connecticut personal injury lawyers, we are honored to have been designated one of the top law firms in the country, and to be known for our exemplary representation and outstanding reputation.

Let us use our experience and expertise to help you. Our New Haven personal injury attorneys offer a free, no-obligation consultation and will charge you no fees unless we win a settlement or judgment on your behalf.

Types of New Haven Catastrophic Injuries

Catastrophic injuries often result in permanent impairment, affecting important bodily functions. The American Medical Association defines a catastrophic injury as a severe injury to the brain, spine, or spinal cord.

As experienced Connecticut injury lawyers, we would also add:

  • Disfigurement;
  • Paralysis;
  • Amputations; and
  • Severe chronic pain

Whether you have suffered a brain injury, spinal cord injury, lost a limb, or suffered a serious injury in a motorcycle accident, our New Haven catastrophic injury lawyers are here to help.

Common Causes of Catastrophic Injuries in Connecticut

There are many accidents that could lead to a catastrophic injury. In many cases, these incidents occur due to the negligent and wrongful behavior of another person or entity. 

At Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante, our New Haven catastrophic injury lawyers represent clients in a wide range of claims, such as the following:

  • Car accidents
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Truck accidents
  • Dog bite injuries
  • Pedestrian accidents
  • Bicycle accidents
  • Medical malpractice
  • Uber and Lyft accidents
  • Drunk driving collisions
  • Premises liability 
  • Distracted driving accidents
  • Aviation accidents
  • Boating accidents
  • Construction accidents

Legal Options for Catastrophic Injury Victims in New Haven

A catastrophic injury can have a major impact on your life and harm your physical, emotional, and financial well-being. If you are injured because of someone else’s negligence, you deserve justice.

Under Connecticut law, people who suffered catastrophic injuries due to another person or entity’s actions have the right to pursue a legal claim against the at-fault party. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your case, you could pursue an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit.

Your optimal path to compensation will depend on a number of factors, including your relationship to the at-fault party, the extent and severity of your injuries, and insurance policy limits. Your attorney from Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante can carefully evaluate your situation and help you strategize your next steps.

Compensation for a Catastrophic Injury in Connecticut

Catastrophic injuries usually require intense medical treatment, especially at first. Then, as time goes on, you may need additional medical procedures. You may also need access to medical care for the rest of your life.

In addition, you may have to deal with new limitations on your activities, affecting everything from your career to your ability to brush your teeth. You might also need to hire caregivers, or need help with things around the house. Finally, on top of all of these physical challenges, you may face emotional challenges related to your injuries.

Getting the right care for all of these injuries costs a lot of money. That is why the law enables victims of catastrophic accidents to file injury claims to shift the burden of the costs associated with injuries to those whose negligence or recklessness caused them to be injured in the first place.

Without compensation from the at-fault party and their insurance providers, a victim of a catastrophic injury may never be able to overcome the cost of the medical care they need now and into the future.

How to Prove a Catastrophic Injury Lawsuit in Connecticut

In most cases, catastrophic injury lawsuits rely on the presence of negligence. Negligence refers to a person or entity’s failure to uphold a certain duty of care, resulting in someone else’s injury. To prove your lawsuit, you and your lawyer will need to gather enough evidence to prove four key facts:

  • Duty: The at-fault party owed you a duty of care. This duty will depend on how your accident occurred. For example, if you sustain a catastrophic injury in a car accident, the driver would have had a duty to follow traffic laws and drive safely.
  • Breach of Duty: The at-fault party breached his or her duty of care through a negligent act or failure to act. For example, a driver who gets behind the wheel while intoxicated breaks Connecticut law and therefore breaches his or her duty of care.
  • Causation: The at-fault party’s breach of duty caused your catastrophic injuries. Evidence like surveillance footage, witness testimony, and police reports can help establish this element. You will need to show that your injuries would not have occurred if the at-fault party upheld his or her duty of care.
  • Damages: You suffered damages as a result of your catastrophic injury that you can collect in your lawsuit. These damages may include past and future medical expenses; lost wages and a loss of future earnings and benefits; property damage; and pain and suffering. 

How Long Do You Have to File a Catastrophic Injury Lawsuit?

In Connecticut, victims of a catastrophic injury must file a personal injury lawsuit within two years from the date of the accident. If they do not file in time, the court will likely dismiss their case. This is due to a law known as the statute of limitations.

There are some exceptions to the statute of limitations, but they are not very common. To protect your right to recovery, speak to a lawyer at Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante as soon as possible following your accident. 

Call Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante

A catastrophic injury has the potential to change your life and your family’s life forever. If your world has been turned upside down by a catastrophic injury, it is vital you have an expert catastrophic injury lawyer in New Haven to represent your interests.

The skillful and experienced catastrophic injury lawyers at our law firm will help you recover the financial compensation you deserve, and will work with specialists to ensure that you get the rehabilitative care and emotional support you need even after your claim is settled. From car crash lawyers to traumatic brain injury attorneys in New Haven, we have the right team to support you.

If you or a loved one suffered a catastrophic injury that was someone else’s fault, don’t wait to call Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante at 203-333-3333, toll-free at 888-692-7403, or fill out our online contact form for a free consultation. We can get you the best possible compensation for your claim.