Personal Injury Lawyers in Connecticut
How Our Nationally Recognized Personal Injury Attorneys Can Help in Connecticut
Connecticut personal injury laws are designed to protect victims of negligent and wrongful conduct, allowing them to seek financial compensation for damages arising from the accident or incident. Filing a personal injury claim can be a lengthy, complicated, and challenging process without the help of an experienced attorney. By putting a Connecticut personal injury attorney on your side, you free yourself to focus on your physical and emotional recovery while your legal team fights for the financial compensation you need to heal.
At RisCassi & Davis, P.C., we have been successfully representing clients in all types of personal injury matters since 1955. We've recovered over half a billion dollars for clients in settlements and verdicts. Our team can guide you through the process and help you fight for the full, fair recovery you are owed.
If you’d like to speak to one of our experienced Connecticut personal injury attorneys, call (860) 245-2412 or contact us online for a free, no-obligation consultation.
Our Settlements & Verdicts
Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.
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$40 Million Truck Accident
Pedestrian injured by a delivery truck resulting in paralysis.
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$15.2 Million Wrongful Death
Jury trial verdict for a young woman killed by a reckless driver in Waterbury.
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$12.6 Million Wrongful Death
Injury and death damages as a result of an explosion at the Kleen Energy plant.
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$11 Million Truck Accident
Collision with commercial delivery truck results in brain injury.
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$9 Million Paralyzed Worker
$9,000,000 settlement for a paralyzed construction worker.
How to Tell if You Have Grounds for a Personal Injury Claim
While some accidents are truly unavoidable, most are entirely preventable. When another person, landowner, business, government entity, manufacturer, or some other party is negligent or acts outside of the law, resulting in injuries and damages, the affected individuals can take legal action.
In order to have grounds for a personal injury claim, you must be able to prove all of the following:
- The other person/party owed you a duty of care
- The other person/party breached the duty of care
- You were injured because of the breach of the duty of care
- You suffered measurable damages, whether economic or non-economic
For example, another driver on the road owes you a duty of care, meaning he or she has a responsibility to obey the law and take reasonable actions to avoid an accident. If the other driver breaches this duty of care, say by texting while driving, causing an accident that leaves you injured, you can file a personal injury claim and seek to recover compensation for your resulting medical bills, lost wages, disability, pain and suffering, etc.
Types of Cases We Handle
Our team of skilled and understanding legal professionals proudly provides comprehensive and efficient legal services for all clients.
Our Clients Tell Their Stories
We Stand By You Every Step of the Way
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I found Paul to be intelligent, determined and most importantly ethical, a true professional.- Michael
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John Houlihan and his entire team were truly angels in human form through the most traumatic and stressful period in my life.- Elizabeth
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When no other attorney was willing to give me a chance despite the uncertainty and the hours involved with little promise of reward Mr. Stokes stepped forward.- Anthony
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I would be remiss if I also didn’t mention the support staff in their office. They are wonderful, amazing, friendly, responsive and know their stuff.- Alison
Connecticut's Personal Injury Claim Statute of Limitations
Under Connecticut General Statutes § 52-584, most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years from the date the injury was sustained or discovered, with an absolute outer limit of three years from the date of the negligent act.
Deadlines can vary: claims against municipalities, product liability matters, and wrongful death cases may carry different notice requirements or filing windows. Insurance companies sometimes use delay tactics that can push claimants toward missing these deadlines. Consulting an injury attorney in Connecticut as early as possible can help protect your right to file. We offer free, no-obligation consultations to help you understand whether you have a viable claim.
Why Choose Our Personal Injury Lawyer in Connecticut?
Choosing a personal injury lawyer is an important decision, especially when your recovery and financial future may be at stake.
Clients often choose us for our:
- National recognition: We are the only personal injury law firm in Connecticut to be named a Top 50 Law Firm by the National Law Journal.
- Board-certified trial attorneys: Seven of our attorneys hold Board Certification in Civil Trial Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a distinction earned by fewer than 3% of trial lawyers nationwide.
- Convenient client service: We travel throughout Connecticut to meet clients where they are and offer same-day appointments, including evenings and weekends upon request.
- No upfront fees: We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning there are no fees or costs unless we recover compensation for you.
When you work with our firm, you gain a team that is prepared to handle every aspect of your claim while keeping you informed throughout the process. Our goal is to provide the experience, accessibility, and advocacy needed to help you move forward with confidence.
If you or a loved one was hurt due to negligence, call us at (860) 245-2412. Our personal injury attorney in Connecticut can support you.
Why Choose Us
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Significant Honors & Recognition
In our 70+ years of experience, we have received both national & regional recognition for our handling of injury cases, and many honors from our legal colleagues.
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An Expert Team Approach
We have an extensive national network of experts available to us in the fields of medicine, engineering, traffic safety, accident reconstruction, and more – each available to work on your case should it require their expertise.
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Over Half a Billion Dollars RecoveredWe've taken hundreds of cases to trial and we've won some of the largest personal injury verdicts and settlements in Connecticut history.
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Board-Certified Trial LawyersOur seven attorneys who have achieved this honor demonstrated they have the training & depth of experience to help you get the best possible outcome for your case.