FAQ Session with Hartford, Connecticut Personal Injury Lawyers
John L. Binee, III and Eric H. Rothauser
The following information includes frequently asked personal injury questions. The answers stated are general in nature and are not intended to apply to every personal injury situation. Each case is different and carries its own set of circumstances which must be taken into consideration by competent legal counsel. By contacting Hartford Connecticut personal injury lawyers, John L. Bonee, III, and Eric H. Rothauser of the Bonee Law Offices, LLP, you can receive the necessary legal advice required to decipher the status of your specific personal injury claim.
- What is Personal Injury?
- What financial compensation can I recover in a personal injury claim?
- How do I know if I need an attorney?
- What is a Contingency Fee?
- If I have a personal injury case, do I have to go to court?
Personal Injury is any physical or mental injury to a person that is the result of another person’s negligence or harmful act. Personal Injury involves civil law cases as opposed to criminal law cases which involve a defendant and the State of Connecticut. Personal injury is often referred to as bodily injury and can occur in a wide variety of ways. The following are some of the most common accidents resulting in personal injury:
- Auto Accidents
- Dangerous or Defective Product Injuries
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Boating Accidents
- Slip and Fall Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Medical Malpractice
- Wrongful Death
What financial compensation can I recover in a personal injury claim?
Accident victims are entitled to recover monetary damages for all losses and expenses suffered from the accident. Depending upon the particular circumstances of your case, damages may include recovery for any of the following:
- Medical bills
- Lost Wages, including overtime
- Pain & Suffering
- Physical Disability
- Disfigurement
- Emotional Trauma
- Mental Disability
- Property Damage
How do I know if I need an attorney?
If you have been seriously injured in Hartford, Connecticut, or within the surrounding areas of Connecticut and are unsure about the outcome of your injury, consult with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Make sure this is done before you give any official statements or sign papers of any kind. State laws require lawsuit filing within a specific period of time. Depending upon the circumstances of your case, you may be prohibited from filing a lawsuit and obtaining any compensation for your injuries. Personal injury Attorneys John L. Bonee, III, and Eric H. Rothauser can advise you on the applicable statute of limitations for your personal injury case.
A contingency fee is a fee that is used by Attorneys John L. Bonee, III, and Eric H. Rothauser in personal injury cases and is dependent upon the successful resolution of your case. A contingency fee is paid as a percentage of your monetary recovery; typically it is one third of the awarded settlement. A contingency fee refers to the words “there is no fee unless we win your case."
If I have a personal injury case, do I have to go to court?
Most cases in Connecticut are settled out of court between opposing lawyers, or by the lawyer for the plaintiff and the insurance company. If a case does go to trial, plaintiffs usually appear in court to testify, as determined by attorneys.
