Connecticut Personal Injury Litigation

Moore Kuehn focuses on all areas of personal injury litigation. Personal injury cases may concern a wide range of facts and claims, such as dangerous products, defective drugs, medical negligence, food contamination, unsafe work conditions, and car accidents. When a company or individual fails to follow the law, properly investigate their product, or report problems or side effects, they put the well-being and safety of their customers and the public at risk and violate the law.

Connecticut is especially prone to personal injury litigation because of overcrowded roadways. In 2017, Interstate 95 in Connecticut was ranked the fifth most dangerous interstate in the country by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Another report, published by GeoTab, names I-95 in Connecticut as the #19 most dangerous highway in the U.S. for the most crashes as well as the most fatal crashes. The Merritt Parkway and other highways, like I-84, are equally dangerous with sharp bends and dim lighting.

Indeed, Connecticut is well known for speeding, roadwork, and distracted drivers. Moore Kuehn has handled many car accident cases on I-95, especially in the Bridgeport and Stamford area, from high speed crashes with commercial tractor trailers to a fender bender parked in an emergency lane. Our attorneys are experts in commercial trucking regulations and other laws regulating Connecticut highways.

Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 52-549u et, car accidents with an estimated value of less than $50,000 are eligible for arbitration.   Arbitration decisions must be rendered within 120 days of the hearing. This can help expedite the resolution of a car accident case when less serious injuries are at stake. Either party can appeal the arbitration decision within 20 days.

Why Choose Moore Kuehn?

  • We handle serious injury cases in Bridgeport and other major Connecticut cities involving surgeries, extensive permanent scarring, and herniated discs, among others.
  • We handle cases in almost every Connecticut court, including Stamford, Bridgeport, Danbury, New Haven, Hartford, New Britain, New London, the Connecticut Appellate Court, and District Courts.
  • We handle all aspects of an injury case including arbitration,  doctor referrals, interviewing experts, or appearing in bankruptcy court to lift a stay.
  • To date, we have never lost a case, securing a settlement of judgment for all our clients with personal injuries.

What Is Personal Injury Litigation?

Personal injury occurs when one person suffers harm from an injury or accident that was someone else’s fault. Litigation is the process of taking legal action through the courts, as opposed to other means of dispute resolution, such as mediation. Personal injury litigation is a legal action filed by an injured party against the at-fault party or parties, typically for the purpose of seeking monetary damages for losses.

What Are the Elements of a Personal Injury Claim?

The law allows people who are harmed by the negligence or wrongdoing of others to file a personal injury lawsuit for damages in civil court. To have a successful personal injury case, the plaintiff (injured party) must prove each of the following four elements:

  • Duty of care: This is simply the duty or obligation that the defendant (responsible party) owed to the plaintiff to protect his or her safety and wellbeing. The legal duty of care varies depending on the parties involved. For example, all drivers have a duty to others on the road to drive in a safe, responsible, and reasonable manner to reduce the risk of accidents. Property owners have a duty to people who enter their premises legally to maintain their property in a reasonably safe condition, free of hazards. However, where trespassers are concerned, the duty of property owners in Connecticut is limited to not intentionally harming or laying a trap for the trespasser.
  • Breach of the duty of care: It must be shown that the defendant breached the duty of care owed to the plaintiff. The plaintiff must prove that the defendant violated a law or statute or failed to exercise the level of care that a reasonable person would have exercised in similar circumstances. Examples of breach of duty, or negligence, include speeding, texting while driving, allowing a vicious dog to run loose, and failing to remove ice from a sidewalk.
  • Causation: The plaintiff must show that the actions of the defendant caused the plaintiff’s accident and injuries. This is one of the most important elements of a personal injury claim.
  • Damages: To recover compensation for the harm suffered, the plaintiff must prove damages. Economic damages are designed to compensate the plaintiff for actual financial losses, such as medical expenses and lost wages. Noneconomic damages compensate the plaintiff for intangible harm, such as pain and suffering or mental anguish.

Common Types of Personal Injury Lawsuits

Our experienced Connecticut lawyers represent plaintiffs in a wide range of personal injury matters, including:

  • Motor vehicle accidents
  • Medical malpractice
  • Nursing home abuse and negligence
  • Premises liability (including slip and fall accidents)
  • Defamation of character (libel and slander)
  • Product liability (dangerous and defective products)

Get In Touch with Our Firm Today

If you have been seriously injured or harmed through the negligence or wrongdoing of another, you have a legal right to pursue compensation from the responsible party. We can tell you if you have a case and what damages you may be entitled to claim. Contact Moore Kuehn at fmoore@moorekuehn.com for a free case evaluation.

PRACTICE AREAS

NEW YORK

Discrimination on the basis of disability can have a negative impact on employment and livelihood and other aspects of life. If you have been a victim of disability discrimination, contact Moore Kuehn today.

Riding a bicycle has its obvious advantages, including avoiding the traffic and daily congestion of the city. Bicycles are also no match against the millions of passenger cars, taxis, buses, and trucks out on the roads of New York City.

Car accidents are a leading cause of injury and death across the nation. Sadly, no matter how diligently we drive, there is always the risk of being involved in a wreck caused by another driver. If you have been hurt in a car accident that was someone else’s fault, call Moore Kuehn today.

Moore Kuehn maintains an active commercial litigation practice. We work with clients that require personalized strategies and budgets to manage their cases in the most cost-effective way possible.

Companies often engage in deceptive marketing, false advertising, and unfair trade practices, or violate state-specific statutes mandating certain policies and procedures. Such practices drive revenue while inducing consumers to unfairly rely on the company’s misrepresentation.

Moore Kuehn seeks to hold employers of all kinds liable for violations of state and federal employment laws. These lawsuits can take the form of personal lawsuits or employment class action lawsuits, allowing many employees who were wronged by the same employment law violations to join together in a single lawsuit.

Moore Kuehn focuses on all areas of personal injury litigation. Personal injury cases may concern a wide range of facts and claims, such as dangerous products, defective drugs, medical negligence, food contamination, unsafe work conditions, and automobile accidents.

Consumers have a right to expect that the products they buy will be reasonably safe to use. Unfortunately, manufacturers sometimes release dangerous products in the marketplace.

Moore Kuehn regularly investigates publicly traded companies for securities law violations. Moore Kuehn recovers assets for investors and holds defendants accountable for misrepresenting important information to investors.

No one should have to endure sexual harassment in the workplace. This type of behavior is specifically prohibited under state statutes and federal law. If you have been subjected to sexual harassment on the job, contact Moore Kuehn right away.

Shareholder derivative litigation seeks to enforce and further the rights of shareholders by holding boards of directors and executive officers accountable for harm caused to the company. We represent proactive investors, of all sizes, who seek revisions and implementation of corporate governance to maximize shareholder value.

Slip and fall accidents are a serious matter. They can cause severe injuries with life-altering consequences for the victim. If you have been hurt in a slip and fall on someone else’s property, contact Moore Kuehn today.

Truck accidents can cause serious, catastrophic, or fatal injuries. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a collision with a large commercial truck, contact Moore Kuehn as soon as possible.

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act, or “TCPA,” prohibits anyone from calling or texting you using an automated dialing system, unless they had your prior permission. TCPA lawsuits often result when companies won’t stop sending harassing calls or texts to consumers.

CONNECTICUT

Federal law prohibits discrimination against a person with a disability. All Connecticut employers, schools, business owners and landlords must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discriminating against a person with a disability.

Dealing with the aftermath of a serious car accident can be extremely stressful, especially if you have sustained serious injuries and are unable to pay medical bills. Having an experienced attorney on your side to fight for fair compensation will let you focus on what matters, your recovery.

Moore Kuehn maintains an active commercial litigation practice. We work with clients that require personalized strategies and budgets to manage their cases in the most cost-effective way possible. We strive to provide immediate comprehensive advice with preliminary judgments about the client’s exposure, the likelihood of success, and the best way to proceed.

Companies often engage in deceptive marketing, false advertising, or unfair trade practices, or violate state-specific statutes mandating certain policies and procedures. Such practices drive revenue while inducing consumers to unfairly rely on the company’s misrepresentation. Examples include mislabeling a product, making false claims about a product’s health benefits, or improperly applying loan payments.

Moore Kuehn seeks to hold employers of all kinds liable for violations of state and federal employment laws. These lawsuits can take the form of personal lawsuits or employment class action lawsuits, allowing many employees who were wronged by the same employment law violations to join together in a single lawsuit.

Moore Kuehn focuses on all areas of personal injury litigation. Personal injury cases may concern a wide range of facts and claims, such as dangerous products, defective drugs, medical negligence, food contamination, unsafe work conditions, and car accidents.

When a consumer purchases and uses a product, he or she expects it to be safe to use for it’s advertised and intended purpose. A product manufacturer or seller may, through an act of negligence, allow a dangerous and defective product onto the marketplace.

Sexual harassment in the workplace is illegal, and victims have recourse under state and federal law. If you have been a victim of sexual harassment, call Moore Kuehn as soon as possible. Our experienced Connecticut employment lawyers can discuss your options and help protect your legal rights.

Connecticut property owners or operators, with a few exceptions, are responsible for providing safe premises for visitors, renters, and customers. A failure to maintain a safe property for others can result in serious slip and fall accidents, cause serious injury and long-lasting chronic pain.