If your loved one sustained a fatal injury in a preventable accident, Trantolo & Trantolo can help you seek justice. Our wrongful death lawyers in New Haven, CT, can pursue compensation so you do not pay for someone else’s negligence.
Our law firm takes on complex and challenging cases, and we do not back down. We have recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for injury victims and their families. Contact us online or call 24/7 for a free consultation.
We Will Put Over 85 Years of Experience to Work for You
Trantolo & Trantolo has been fighting for your rights since 1938. We use our extensive years of legal experience to advocate for families like yours. We stand up to at-fault parties, insurance companies, and opposing attorneys, and we aggressively represent our clients’ best interests.
We understand that your family may face many struggles due to the loss of your loved one, including financial hardships. We want to prevent you from paying out of pocket for accident-related expenses, and we will put our firm’s full resources behind maximizing your compensation.
Our New Haven personal injury lawyers handle wrongful death cases involving:
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Truck accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Dog bites
- Medical malpractice
- Nursing home abuse
Our team understands that you are grieving, and dealing with legal issues may be the last thing on your mind. We want to make the process of seeking compensation as easy as possible for you. At Trantolo & Trantolo, we treat clients like family and are here to guide you through every step of your case with compassion, respect, and personalized attention. You can expect constant communication from our law firm and legal services that put you first.
We Will Fight for Compensation to Protect Your Family’s Future
We know that no amount of compensation can make up for your loved one’s passing. However, securing wrongful death damages can protect your family’s future and give you the resources you need to move forward without your loved one’s financial support. Holding at-fault parties accountable can also give you a sense of justice.
In general, our attorneys in New Haven can pursue the following after a loved one’s fatal injury:
- Medical expenses – We can pursue medical bills incurred from your loved one’s accident until their passing, including the cost of emergency medical treatment, hospital and doctor fees, nursing services, and palliative care.
- Lost income – We can seek compensation for the loss of your loved one’s future earning capacity and income.
- Funeral and burial expenses – We can recover the cost of your loved one’s funeral and burial, which can be an unexpected expense amounting to thousands of dollars.
- Pain and suffering – Pain and suffering damages compensate for conscious pain, emotional anxiety, and mental anguish experienced by your loved one from the time of their injury until their passing.
- Intangible benefits – Qualifying family members may be able to seek damages for the loss of the deceased’s services, support, guidance, care, and other intangible benefits.
Your family may be able to pursue benefits not listed above, so it is best to reach out to Trantolo & Trantolo to discuss your family’s wrongful death claim. Call our firm now to discuss the details of your case during a free consultation.
Who Is Liable for a Wrongful Death?
Liability for a wrongful death will rest with the party whose negligence caused your loved one’s fatal injury. A party is negligent when they act carelessly, recklessly, or wrongfully, and their actions harm a victim, leading to financial damages, pain, and suffering.
The liable party in a wrongful death case will vary depending on the type of accident that caused the fatal injury. Potentially at-fault parties may include:
- A driver
- A driver’s employer
- A property owner
- A healthcare provider or facility
- Manufacturing companies or parties involved with the distribution and sale of faulty items
Sometimes, one or more parties could be liable for damages. Our team is ready to investigate your wrongful death claim to ensure we explore all possible avenues of compensation.
Our Firm Is Ready to Work on Your Case
Our wrongful death lawyers will do the following to build your case and seek full and fair compensation:
- Investigate your loved one’s accident and gather evidence – We will visit the scene of your loved one’s fatal accident and collect evidence to support your claim. Proof may include police reports, surveillance video, eyewitness statements, medical records, and testimony from relevant experts.
- Identify liable parties and recoverable damages – We will identify all those liable for your loved one’s passing. We will also identify all of your recoverable losses. We are prepared to file multiple claims against multiple parties and will pursue every cent owed.
- Handle insurance claims and negotiations – We will draft and file your insurance claims, demand fair compensation from the insurance companies, and fight for you during negotiations. We will shield you from undue pressure and bad-faith tactics and will never settle for less than you deserve.
- Represent you at trial – We take cases to trial when that is what it takes to get the money our clients deserve. We will prepare your case for a lawsuit and represent you in civil court.
How Long Do You Have to File a Fatal Injury Claim?
According to CT Gen. Stat. § 52-555, you have two years to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Connecticut. If the statute of limitations expires, the court will likely refuse your case.
Connecticut law also states that the deceased’s personal representative (executor) must be the party to take legal action. The executor files suit on behalf of your loved one’s estate. Any compensation recovered is distributed to qualified beneficiaries according to your loved one’s will or Connecticut’s inheritance laws.
Contact Trantolo & Trantolo for Help With a Wrongful Death Claim
Trantolo & Trantolo, will work tirelessly for you and your family after the wrongful death of a loved one. We represent clients in New Haven and across Connecticut. Our lawyers take cases on a contingency fee basis, so engaging our services costs you nothing upfront or out of pocket. Contact us online or call now. We can discuss your legal options during a free consultation.
Trantolo & Trantolo
Address: 816 Woodward Ave, New Haven, CT 06512, United States
Phone: 844-999-9999
Opening Hours: 24 Hours / 7 Days A Week