Your Trusted Personal Injury Lawyers in Waterford, CT
Incorporated in in 1786, the town of Lisbon received its name from Lisbon, Portugal, where many commercial shippers in the area conducted trade from nearby the port of Norwich. The town has several locations listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Taft Tunnel, which is the oldest railroad tunnel in the United States, the Andrew Clark House, the John Palmer House, and the Anshei Israel Synagogue.
While certainly a rural New England community that is idyllic in many ways, Lisbon has the problems that any other modern American town has, including preventable accidents that often result in serious injury. Fortunately for people in the area, the Lisbon personal injury lawyers of Polito & Harrington are available to represent accident victims. We are qualified to handle claims arising from a variety of incidents, including the following:
If you have been hurt in an accident in Lisbon, you are likely wondering whether it is worth hiring a personal injury attorney to represent you. In many cases, insurance companies quickly make accident victims seemingly substantial settlement offers, making it seem to some like there is no point in retaining a lawyer.
Individuals who are hurt in an accident should always speak with a lawyer, regardless of the specific circumstances. Even if you end up not having a claim, there is no cost associated with a consultation so there is nothing to lose. In the event that you do have a claim, your attorney will represent you in any settlement negotiations with the insurance company to make sure that you receive the full value of your claim. In the insurance company refuses to make a reasonable offer, your lawyer will likely file a lawsuit on your behalf to make sure you get the compensation that you deserve.
As is the case anywhere else in the U.S, car accidents are one of the most common causes of accidental injury in Lisbon and the surrounding areas. Some of the more common causes of car accidents in Lisbon include the following:
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Our Lisbon personal injury attorneys will thoroughly review your case at no cost to you and determine whether you have a claim. If you do, we will not charge you anything for legal representation unless we successfully recover compensation on your behalf.
Many older adults from Lisbon require the services of a long-term care or assisted living residence like Arden Courts or St. Jude Common. It is the responsibility of nursing home staff to provide a safe, clean, and caring environment, as well as proper medical care or their elderly residents. When this does not happen and abuse occurs, it can result in serious injuries such as broken bones, emotional trauma, bedsores and a whole host of others. If you or your loved one has been injured due to nursing home neglect or abuse, do not wait to contact our experienced personal injury lawyers in Lisbon and discuss your legal rights and options today.
If you have been hurt in an accident, call our office today to meet with a Lisbon personal injury lawyer. Our office is just 25 minutes away in I-395 from Lisbon, making it easy for you to come see us for a free consultation. To schedule yours, call our office today at (860) 447-3300 or send us an email through our online contact form.
We are committed to provide personalized attention to each and every client’s case – no matter how large or small– because that is each client’s only case. We are proud of our firm’s reputation of combining integrity and compassion with an unflinching dedication to getting the right result. We will do what we say.
