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New Haven Car Accident Lawyer

If you were injured in a car collision - Rear End, Head-On, Sideswipe, Etc. - you should contact a New Haven personal injury attorney. Contacting a lawyer that handles car accident cases in New Haven is the first step toward recovering everything you are entitled to under the law.

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New Haven is the home of Yale University and a young, vibrant local community. However, it is possible for car accidents to happen unexpectedly in various ways. Whether your crash happened during a commute on I-95 or in the busy center city area around Yale’s campus, you need to know what to do to recover your losses. An experienced New Haven car accident lawyer at Buckley Wynne Parese can be an invaluable asset for your recovery efforts.

Representing Car Accident Victims in New Haven, CT

Buckley Wynne Parese has been representing injured clients in the New Haven area for more than 140 years. We know the various legal challenges you are likely to encounter in your efforts to prove fault for an accident and hold the at-fault driver accountable for your damages. With our assistance, you can focus on your recovery and have a better chance of maximizing your compensation.

According to data from the Connecticut Crash Data Repository, there were a total of 5,639 crashes involving more than 14,000 people during 2024 in New Haven. While not all of these accidents resulted in injuries or deaths, car accidents are a leading cause of accidental injuries throughout the state each year.

The National Safety Council reported that in 2022, more than 46,000 people died in vehicle accidents, and all accidents in the United States resulted in 5.2 million medically consulted injuries. It’s possible for a motor vehicle accident to cause broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, damage to internal organs, soft tissue damage, and a host of other possible injuries, some of which may cause long-term or permanent medical complications.

Most of the accidents reported in the New Haven area happen because of driver negligence, such as speeding, moving violations, or distracted driving. However, accidents can also happen because of illegal misconduct behind the wheel. A recent report concluded that about one-third of all fatal crashes in Connecticut during 2022 were caused by intoxicated driving.

Buckley Wynne Parese can work diligently to gather the evidence you will need to prove liability for your accident in New Haven. We can then assist you in pursuing compensation for your damages with an auto insurance claim and/or personal injury suit against the at-fault driver. Whatever your case requires, trust our firm to provide responsive and results-driven legal counsel through all stages of your recovery efforts.

Filing Your Auto Insurance Claim After a Car Accident in New Haven

Connecticut requires every driver to have auto insurance, and when a driver causes an accident, their policy can pay for the resulting damages. However, insurance companies almost always push back against these claims in any way they can, hoping to find justification to deny or devalue a claim as much as possible. It’s important to avoid discussing a claim with an insurance carrier until you have legal representation on your side.

When you have a seasoned New Haven car accident lawyer assist you with an auto insurance claim, you will be more likely to reach a positive outcome and receive a fair settlement offer. Insurance company representatives will often try to convince claimants to accept lowball settlement offers or try to use their own words against them in their efforts to minimize claim payouts. Buckley Wynne Parese can ensure you are treated fairly.

Building a Personal Injury Case for a Car Accident

If you must file a personal injury case against the driver who caused your accident, success with your case will require evidence and witness testimony that clearly establishes the defendant’s liability. You must prove how they caused your accident and show the full scope of the resulting damages in order to hold them accountable.

Success with your personal injury case can potentially yield compensation for the economic and non-economic damages you suffered:

  • Car accidents can cause broken bones, internal injuries, traumatic brain damage, and more. The defendant who caused your accident will be liable for the cost of the medical treatment you need to recover as much as possible from your injuries.
  • If your injuries prevent you from working for an extended time, the defendant is also liable for the income you are unable to earn while you recover. Additionally, it is possible to claim compensation for lost earning power if you have been permanently disabled by your injuries and cannot return to work in the future.
  • The defendant is liable for the cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle as well as the value of any personal property lost in the accident.
  • You can seek compensation for your pain and suffering. A New Haven car accident lawyer is likely to use their client’s total economic damages as a starting point to calculate pain and suffering, multiplying this amount by a factor that reflects the severity of the effects of their injuries. Plaintiffs who have suffered catastrophic injuries are likely to obtain substantial pain and suffering compensation with their attorneys’ help.

Other variables can also influence the total value of a car accident case. For example, if the plaintiff is found to share fault for the accident, they may lose a percentage of their case award under Connecticut’s modified comparative fault statute. If the defendant caused the accident through some type of illegal misconduct, such as intoxicated driving, they may be required to pay additional damages to the injured plaintiff.

Resolving Your Car Accident Case in New Haven

The attorneys at Buckley Wynne Parese are ready to provide comprehensive legal representation for all stages of your legal proceedings after a car accident in New Haven. We take these cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning we do not charge our client a fee until after we have won compensation for them. Because this fee is a percentage of the total recovered, there is no risk of paying more in legal fees than you win for your damages.
You have limited time to build and file your case, so it’s crucial to consult experienced legal counsel as quickly as possible. Contact Buckley Wynne Parese today to schedule a free consultation with an experienced New Haven car accident lawyer and learn how our firm can assist with your recovery.

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