Connecticut Motor Vehicle Accident Attorneys
After an accident you may be worried about your future and wondering where to turn for help. Medical bills can be overwhelming, and you may not be able to earn a living as a result of your injuries. If you have lost someone in a fatal car accident your grief is compounded by wondering how you and your family will make ends meet going forward. A Connecticut motor vehicle accident attorney can help you and your family with these issues and more.
Connecticut Traffic Accident Statistics
According to the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s (CTDOT) Connecticut Highway Safety Annual Report for 2013, in 2012:
- There were 236 traffic fatalities
- 1771 serious injuries were caused by traffic accidents
- 85 traffic deaths involved alcohol impairment
- 39 traffic fatalities involved speeding
- 40 people died in motorcycle crashes
- 36 pedestrians were killed
Types of Traffic Accidents
A Connecticut traffic accident lawyer can help if you have been injured or lost a loved one in an accident involving any of the following:
- Cars
- Commercial trucks
- Motorcycles
- Pedestrians
- Bicycles
- School buses
- Mass transit
- Railroad crossings
- Defective roadways
- Defective vehicles
- Drunk and drugged drivers
- Dram shop and social host liability
- Multi-car pileups
Dram Shop and Social Host Liability in Drunk Driving Accidents
Connecticut has very strong third-party liability laws in drunk driving accidents. Dram shop liability refers to businesses that sell or serve alcohol, and social host liability refers individuals who serve alcohol to guests in their homes.
Businesses and social hosts can be held liable for injuries and death caused by their intoxicated customers and guests, even if the injured party was the drunk driver. This applies when alcohol is provided to an adult who the host knew or should have known was intoxicated and to minors under 21 years old. Patrons at bars and restaurants, who purchase alcohol for minors can also be held liable.
Time Limits
The statute of limitations is the time limit for filing your lawsuit. In Connecticut, the statute of limitations for personal injury is two years. You should not wait until the deadline is approaching to contact a Connecticut motor vehicle accident attorney. There are factors that can mean you have even less time to get started.
For instance, if you must sue a government entity, you can have as little as six months to take legal action.
If you have been seriously injured in a traffic accident in Connecticut, please browse our directory of lawyers to speak to one of the experienced Connecticut personal injury lawyers profiled on this website.