Groton Personal Injury Lawyer

There are few things more devastating than becoming injured thanks to negligence, reckless behavior, or intentional wrongdoing by another party. These injuries can leave you facing substantial medical bills while not being able to work and earn a wage to cover these costs. If you are the victim of a personal injury, you may be able to hold the liable party accountable for their actions and seek compensation with the legal help of a Groton personal injury lawyer.

At Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law, we have been helping clients for over 80 years secure the case outcomes and compensation they deserve. If you believe that you have legal grounds on which to file a personal injury claim, our personal injury attorneys, John Collins, Ted Heiser, Kyle Zrenda, and Isabel Del Vecchio, are here to help you. Let us work to be the essential legal asset you need to ensure your greatest chance for a successful case outcome.

Cases of Personal Injury We Handle

When you find yourself injured due to the fault of another party, you need an attorney who has experience handling these kinds of cases. At Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law has a proven track record of success when it comes to representing clients who are seeking compensation in a personal injury case. We have helped many clients through various kinds of personal injury cases, including the following:

• Car accidents. Since April 2022, there have been just over 300,000 motor vehicle accidents in the state of Connecticut. Groton sees thousands of these accidents every year, and in the most severe of situations, these accidents can cause injuries and even fatalities. Your attorney can work to gather evidence in your case, reconstruct what has happened, and determine liability so you can recover maximum compensation.
• Trucking accidents. Commercial trucks are an integral part of our state and nationwide economy and a common sight on roadways in Groton, such as US Route I and I-95. These accidents are typically caused by distracted driving, driving while fatigued, improperly loaded cargo, negligent truck maintenance, defective truck parts, and reckless driving, such as speeding or tailgating.
• Motorcycle accidents. Because motorcycle riders are often afforded less protection than the drivers of other motorized vehicles, they are more prone to experience injuries and even fatalities. In Connecticut, more than 50 motorcycle operators lose their lives on the roadways each year. In these cases, the families of the deceased parties may be able to seek wrongful death damages with the help of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law.
• Premises liability. When you enter the property belonging to another individual and suffer an injury due to their failure to maintain safety on their premises, you may be able to hold them liable for any damages you sustain. These cases often involve a slip and fall accident, which can happen when you enter any property belonging to another and injure yourself due to tripping hazards, poor lighting, or missing or inadequate safety rails.
• Medical malpractice. There are several healthcare facilities in Groton, Connecticut, including Emerson Health, the Pequot Health Center, and the Lawrence & Memorial Hospital. In the last five years in Connecticut, over 2,300 closed medical malpractice claims were reported. These cases include surgical or anesthesia errors, medication errors or overdoses, misdiagnosis, or failure to diagnose.
• Birth injuries. A subdivision of medical malpractice, birth injuries are devastating and can even result in the death of the mother, the baby, or both parties. These injuries can be caused by the failure to recognize a fetus in distress, the abuse of drugs like Pitocin, failure to perform a cesarean section in time to ensure the health and vitality of both parties, and wrongful death, brain damage, and forceps injuries.
• Product liability accidents. If you or a loved one is injured due to a defective product or other consumer product deemed unreasonably dangerous, you may be able to hold the manufacturer liable for any injuries you have suffered. The most common defective products often involved in these cases can include machinery, drugs, power tools, cranes, seat belts, infant products like food and furniture, scaffolding, and food and beverages.

If you have suffered an injury due to any of these causes, the attorneys at Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law are here to help you. We are here to assist you and offer legal support during these difficult times.

How Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law Can Help You

When you suffer a personal injury in Groton, you deserve legal counsel and representation that can do everything in its power to ensure you win the compensation you deserve. Our team of attorneys can work to protect your legal rights, gather evidence to support your claim and help determine who the liable party might be, review your medical expenses and other losses to accurately calculate how much your claim is worth, and ultimately fight for you.

Damages Available in a Groton Personal Injury Claim

In a Groton personal injury claim, the main objective will be to prove liability and hold the accountable party responsible for all damages you have suffered. You have the right to seek full repayment of any financial damages you have sustained due to the negligence or recklessness of the liable party. These are also known as economic damages and can include the following:

• Medical expenses. In almost all cases of personal injury, medical expenses will be involved. If this applies to your situation, you may be able to seek compensation for all the medical costs involved in your recovery. This can include hospitalization, diagnostic tests, medications, surgeries, medical devices, and transportation to and from the hospital or doctor visits.
• Property damage. If you suffered damage to your property, such as damage to your car or motorcycle in a motorized vehicle accident, you may be able to seek compensation for the repair or replacement of these forms of property in a personal injury claim.
• Lost wages. If your injuries cause you to become unable to work while you recover, you may be able to seek compensation for the income you cannot earn while you are healing. This can also apply to any loss of your future earning abilities if your injury has caused you to become permanently or temporarily disabled.

Have You Been Hurt by Negligence? Contact Us Today

If you have been injured due to the actions of another party, it is understandable that you may have several legal questions and find yourself unsure of where to turn next. You can lean on the attorneys at Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law to review your case and do everything in our power to pursue the compensation and case outcome you deserve. Contact our offices today.

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