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What is my Connecticut personal injury case worth?

The value of your Connecticut personal injury claim depends on several factors such as how the accident occurred, the nature of your injuries and how your injuries have affected your life. To get an estimate of the value of a claim, you should consult with a Connecticut personal injury lawyer.

Your Connecticut personal injury lawyer will be able to give you a reasonable estimate after evaluating the circumstances of your case, including:

• the chain of events leading to your injuries;
• your medical history;
• how your injuries have affected your ability to work, play sports or engage in social activities;
• whether the party who caused your injuries has insurance; and
• any incidental expenses directly related to your injuries.

Your Connecticut personal injury lawyer will also review cases similar to yours when providing you with an estimate of the value of your claim.

Damages in a Connecticut Personal Injury Claim

The damages you may be entitled to recover in a Connecticut personal injury claim include:

• Current medical expenses - such as doctors' visits, emergency room expenses, hospital expenses, physical therapy, chiropractic care, and medical devices.
• Future medical expenses - if you will need ongoing medical care, your doctor or another medical expert will be able to help determine these expenses.
• Pain and suffering - these damages will be based on the severity and duration of your physical pain.
• Mental distress - including any type of emotional distress you have suffered as a result of the accident, such as anxiety, fright, nervousness, grief, worry or shock. Additionally, if you have suffered a disfiguring injury, you may be entitled to damages for mental anguish.
• Lost wages - if your injuries have forced you to take time off from work, your lost wages can be included in your Connecticut personal injury claim.
• Lost earning capacity - if you can show your injuries will prevent you from earning wages in the future, you may be entitled to these damages.
• Loss of consortium - your spouse may be entitled to damages if the accident has diminished the benefits of your married life.
• Property damage - such as the cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle or other damaged personal property.

Because of all the factors involved in placing a value on an injury claim, you shouldn't expect your Connecticut personal injury lawyer to give you a dollar figure during your initial consultation. Once your lawyer has a conducted a thorough investigation and is certain you have a legitimate case, he or she will guide you through the Connecticut personal injury claim process and help you fight for the compensation you deserve.

Contacting a Connecticut Personal Injury Lawyer

A Connecticut personal injury lawyer can help you maximize the value of your personal injury claim. A severe injury can change the course of your life and impact you and your family for years to come. The Connecticut personal injury lawyer team at Glass, Lebovitz, Kasheta & Bren LLC is focused on helping you build a claim that accounts for all the damages you have suffered after a serious accident. To learn if you have the grounds for a Connecticut personal injury case, contact us today at 860-257-1000.

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