Connecticut Auto Accident Lawyers
Car Accident Attorneys CT
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Automobile Accidents
Below are some general statistics on car accidents in the United States from the National Safety Counsel (NSA):
- Over 4,000,000 people visit the emergency department every year due to a car accident.
- 42,000 deaths are reported every year from car accidents.
- Nearly 10% of car accident victims become disabled.
- 2 out of every 5 deaths in car accidents are alcohol related.
Automobile accidents give rise to the majority of personal injury claims in the U.S. This is not surprising, given that every 10 seconds someone in the United States is involved in a car accident, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Connecticut
Car Accident Lawyers
We Stand Up to the Insurance Company for You
If you have been injured in an accident you may be surprised to learn that the insurance company will resist offering you full and fair money damages for your injury and financial losses.
The Connecticut injury lawyers at McCoy & McCoy stand up to these insurance companies to get our clients the compensation they deserve. Our Connecticut auto accident attorneys have helped thousands of clients recover millions of dollars using their expertise and knowledge of
Connecticut auto accident law.
At McCoy and McCoy, we take over the investigation of your case so that you can concentrate on recovering from your injuries. We can assist you in finding an appropriate medical specialist to treat you, and we can make arrangements with your medical care providers to wait for payment until your case is resolved through settlement or trial.
At the law offices of McCoy & McCoy we use our experience in handling accident cases to investigate every possible contributing cause to ensure that you will receive full compensation for your injuries. Evaluating all of the facts of a motor vehicle accident requires skill, experience and expertise.
At McCoy & McCoy, we have the resources and knowledge to handle accidents resulting in death, catastrophic quadriplegic injuries and loss of limbs. Our Connecticut motor vehicle accident attorneys have experience representing clients in most any type of motor vehicle accident, including rear end collisions, intersection accidents, alcohol related crashes, hit and run, uninsured and underinsured motorists, and accidents involving commercial vehicles.
While motor vehicle accidents comprise a significant portion of personal injury and wrongful death claims, it would be wrong to think that they are always simple to resolve. At McCoy & McCoy, we understand the “rules of the road” and the special duties imposed on commercial and public carriers. We also understand the complex scientific and engineering principles often necessary to unravel just how an accident occurred on the roadways of Connecticut and who, if anyone, was at fault. Our lawyers handle car crash and motor vehicle accident cases involving:
- Rear end collisions
- Intersection accidents
- Alcohol related crashes
- Hit and run
- Passenger injuries
- Driver injuries
- Motorcycle accidents
- Semi-truck and tractor trailer crashes
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Police Chase
Every motor vehicle accident in Connecticut is different. Every set of damages, injuries, and losses is unique. While most car crashes in Connecticut are caused unintentionally by mere negligence a lack of attention, some accidents are caused by seriously reckless behavior. That includes high speed reckless driving, drunk driving, or driving under the influence. Such reckless conduct is not only negligent, but criminal. Our personal injury accident attorneys will hold them accountable for causing your injuries in a car crash.
When a client at McCoy & McCoy is injured due to the carelessness of another driver it is usually because that driver was:
- disobeying traffic signs or signals
- failing to signal while turning
- driving above or below the posted speed limit
- disregarding weather or traffic conditions
- driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- speeding - exceeding the posted limit or driving too fast for conditions
- improper or excessive lane changing
- failing to signal intent
- failing to see that movement can be made safely
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improper passing:
- failing to signal intent
- using an emergency lane to pass
- passing on the shoulder.
In all motor vehicle cases it is essential that measures be taken promptly to preserve evidence, investigate the incident in question, and to enable physicians or other expert witnesses to thoroughly evaluate any injuries.
The lawyers and staff at McCoy and McCoy LLC.,have the resources and experience to help you pursue the maximum compensation for your losses. With a principal office in Hartford, numerous other offices across Connecticut, and the willingness to make house calls, our lawyers will be there when you need them.
If you or a loved one is a victim of injury caused by a motor vehicle accident call
McCoy & McCoy now at
800-4-INJURY, 800-446-5879 or
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A SIMPLE CASE FORM to Frank J. McCoy. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to accept your case, we will work on a contingent fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary award or recovery of funds. Don’t delay! You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires. Our motor vehicle lawyers are experienced litigators and we will vigorously advocate for you in court.
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Automobile Defects
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Hit And Run Accidents
According to the Insurance Information Institute
Press Release 11/3/2003, Nationally,
11 of every 100 traffic accidents are a hit and run.....after a hit and run driver flees the accident scene, the unfortunate
victim is responsible for all the expenses, as well as suffering the inconvenience of being without his or her car while it’s being repaired. This is even fore upsetting when you suffered injuries. However, you are still able to claim damages under the uninsured motorist coverage with your own insurance company.
It is very important that you contact the police immediately after the accident in order to provide your insurance company with the report that stated that it was a hit and run accident
In all motor vehicle cases it is essential that measures be taken promptly to preserve evidence, investigate the incident in question, and to enable physicians or other expert witnesses to thoroughly evaluate any injuries.
If you or a loved one is a victim of injury caused by a motor vehicle accident call
McCoy & McCoy now at
800-4-INJURY, 800-446-5879 or
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A SIMPLE CASE FORM to Frank J. McCoy. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to accept your case, we will work on a contingent fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary award or recovery of funds. Don’t delay! You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires. Our motor vehicle lawyers are experienced litigators and we will vigorously advocate for you in court.
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Drunk Driving
Drunk driving accounts for a large portion of these fatalities. During 2005, 16,885 people in the U.S. died in alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes, representing 39% of all traffic-related deaths (NHTSA 2006).
In 2005, nearly 1.4 million drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics (Department of Justice 2005). That’s less than one percent of the 159 million self-reported episodes of alcohol–impaired driving among U.S. adults each year (Quinlan et al).
In 2005, out of all traffic fatalities, 37% involved a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher.
While the Connecticut criminal justice system is equipped to deal with the criminal aspects of a drunk driving accident, it usually fails to address the heavy financial burden that a death or serious injury has on innocent victims and families. If you have been injured in a drunk driving accident, and suffered physical and emotional harm, the attorneys at McCoy & McCoy will aggressively represent you and your rights. We have offices in Vernon, Connecticut, Hartford, Connecticut, Waterbury, Connecticut, New Haven, Connecticut and New London, Connecticut.
In all motor vehicle cases it is essential that measures be taken promptly to preserve evidence, investigate the incident in question, and to enable physicians or other expert witnesses to thoroughly evaluate any injuries.
If you or a loved one is a victim of injury caused by a motor vehicle accident call
McCoy & McCoy now at
800-4-INJURY, 800-446-5879 or
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A SIMPLE CASE FORM to Frank J. McCoy. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to accept your case, we will work on a contingent fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary award or recovery of funds. Don’t delay! You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires. Our motor vehicle lawyers are experienced litigators and we will vigorously advocate for you in court.
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Motorcycle Accidents
“(New Haven-WTNH, Apr. 13, 2006 Updated 3:37 PM) _ New Haven police are on the scene of a serious motorcycle accident near Union Station. Witnesses say the rider lost one of his arms.
The racing-style motorcycle wrecked on a curb at a bridge over the railroad tracks just before 3:00 p.m.”
Accidents are often caused when drivers do not see motorcyclists or, worse, don’t understand the necessary response time a motorcyclist needs to avoid an accident caused by another driver’s reckless move. The alarming fact is that these incidents are commonly not the fault of the motorcyclist, rather they are usually caused by negligent drivers, manufacturing defects or flawed roadway conditions.
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident due to the negligence of another driver, roadway defect, faulty fuel system, the weather or other reason that was outside of your control, contact us immediately.In all motor vehicle cases it is essential that measures be taken promptly to preserve evidence, investigate the incident in question, and to enable physicians or other expert witnesses to thoroughly evaluate any injuries.
If you or a loved one is a victim of injury caused by a motor vehicle accident call
McCoy & McCoy now at
800-4-INJURY, 800-446-5879 or
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A SIMPLE CASE FORM to Frank J. McCoy. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to accept your case, we will work on a contingent fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary award or recovery of funds. Don’t delay! You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires. Our motor vehicle lawyers are experienced litigators and we will vigorously advocate for you in court.
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Rear End Accidents
Rear end collisions are the most common type of car crash in the Us, with about 2.5 million (out of almost 6.3 million total accidents) being rear enders. Rear end accidents commonly occur at low speed, but the consequences can be catastrophic.
Most state vehicle laws require drivers to follow at a safe distance and be able to stop for vehicles in front of them. Rear-end collision is a traffic accident where a vehicle impacts the vehicle in front of it, so called because it thus hits its rear. Typical scenarios for rear-ends are a sudden decrease in speed by the first car (for example, to avoid someone crossing the street) the following car too close.
Injuries to the occupants are usually much worse for the impacted vehicle, because occupants of the following vehicle often anticipate the imminent impact and take automatic measures. It has been stated by doctors that the less damage to the vehicle the more damage to the occupants. This is the result of the occupant absorbing the force and not the car.
As a rule of thumb, impacting into another car is equivalent to impacting into a rigid surface (like a wall) at half of the speed. This means that rear-ending a still car while going at 30 mph is equivalent, in terms of forces, to impacting a wall at 15 mph. The same is true for the impacted vehicle. In all motor vehicle cases it is essential that measures be taken promptly to preserve evidence, investigate the incident in question, and to enable physicians or other expert witnesses to thoroughly evaluate any injuries.
If you or a loved one is a victim of injury caused by a motor vehicle accident call
McCoy & McCoy now at
800-4-INJURY, 800-446-5879 or
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A SIMPLE CASE FORM to Frank J. McCoy. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to accept your case, we will work on a contingent fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary award or recovery of funds. Don’t delay! You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires. Our motor vehicle lawyers are experienced litigators and we will vigorously advocate for you in court.