Fatal Accident, What to Do Next in Connecticut

If your family member or friend has died as a result of another’s negligence in an accident, or as a result of medical malpractice or similar cause, you may need a lawyer to help guide you forward. The team of lawyers at CT Injury Law Center is ready to help. Talk to an experienced wrongful death lawyer to make sure all relevant facts are properly investigated and analyzed. Some Connecticut families have recovered millions of dollars in compensation for loss of a family member. If you are ready to take action, call our office now and

We will start helping you:

• Analyze your facts and tell you if you have a case. If the law is on your side, we move forward to:
• Document and preserve the evidence in the form you need to prove your case;
• Send out our investigator (former CT State Trooper, or other qualified professional investigator) to take photos, lock down witnesses and find important evidence;
• Take care of all the paperwork and communications with insurance companies and doctors;
• Decide if you need an expert accident reconstruction engineer, medical doctor, vocational expert, or economist to build your case;
• Keep your money in your pocket; no legal fees or other expenses unless we get money for you first.

Set Up An Estate in Probate Court – we take care of that for you

Connecticut wrongful death law provides that the legal rights of the person that passed on belong to that person’s estate. Often a spouse or other relative is appointed as the legal representative of the estate by the probate court to serve as administrator (male), or administratrix (female). If the person dies with a will, the person appointed by the decedent as Executor or Executrix of the estate has the authority to serve as the legal representative.

How Soon Will You Get Your Money If You Have a Good Case?

One of the questions we get asked most often is: If I make a recovery, how soon will I get the money? The answer depends on a few things. Early settlement is more likely when our investigation is completed soon after an accident. The sooner we get all the facts, the sooner we can present a settlement demand to the insurance company. Some cases may need to be tried to a jury if fair settlement is not offered. It is not unusual for a jury case to take 1-2 years to resolve in Connecticut. Most clients are best served by hiring a lawyer as soon as possible after a fatal accident or loss to get the process started and resolved more quickly. CLICK HERE to take action now.