Losing a loved one is never easy. However, when the loss is the result of negligence, the surviving family must face the reality that someone’s actions are the direct cause of their devastating losses. If your loved one suffered a fatal injury in a preventable accident, our wrongful death lawyers in Waterbury, CT, will help you seek justice.
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC has fought for the rights of victims and their families for over 85 years. Our legal team is united by one goal: getting the best possible results for our clients. Our Waterbury personal injury lawyers will seek the maximum compensation to give you the resources you need to protect your future. Contact us online or call today for a free consultation.
You Deserve a Compassionate and Experienced Legal Advocate
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC was founded in 1938 with a mission to protect and serve those who cannot protect themselves. We aggressively defend the rights of the injured victims, both in and outside the courtroom. Our firm has a track record of success that includes multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts.
We provide clients with personalized support and attention and are here to advocate for you with compassion and dedication during challenging times. When you work with us, you get an assigned legal team that will put your needs first. Our attorneys will do everything we can to ease your legal burden and hold liable parties accountable. Some of the cases our team can take include:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Dog bite injuries
- Slip and fall injuries
- Construction accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Nursing home abuse
- Dangerous drugs and medical devices
What Our Clients Say
We treat our clients like family, and it shows. Read what others have to say about working with Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC:
- “I want to thank Trantolo & Trantolo tremendously for their outstanding service. Their team showed incredible support and absolute professionalism, making a tough process much easier. I highly recommend their service.” -J.N. from Shelton, CT
- “The team helped me through my case and was easily accessible through text and email. I got updates with every step and knew exactly what was going on throughout the months. I had a great experience! Thank you guys!” -E.S. from Bristol, CT
Our Attorneys Will Fight for Full and Fair Compensation
Your family has been through enough; you should not have to deal with added worries about how you will pay for your loved one’s fatal accident. Our Waterbury lawyers will seek full and fair compensation for injury-related expenses. In general, damages may include:
- Medical treatment – We will seek compensation for medical bills resulting from your loved one’s injury, including the cost of emergency transportation, emergency services, hospital stays, doctor visits, surgeries, prescription drugs, medical equipment, extended nursing, and palliative care.
- Lost income – We will pursue your loved one’s lost wages and employment benefits from the time of their injury until their passing. We can also seek compensation for the income your loved one would have earned had they survived.
- Funeral and burial expenses – Funeral and burial expenses can be significant and unexpected. We will seek to recover these costs.
- Pain and suffering – We will seek damages for conscious physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, and emotional distress experienced by your loved one before their passing.
- Loss of consortium – We will help the deceased’s surviving spouse pursue a loss of consortium claim as part of a larger wrongful death claim. Loss of consortium provides monetary compensation for the intangible benefits of marriage, such as comfort, companionship, and society, as well as for services the deceased would have provided.
Contact Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC to learn more about how our lawyers will advocate for you. We offer free initial consultations.
How We Build Your Wrongful Death Case to Seek Compensation
We do the work needed to build a solid case so you can focus on grieving your loved one and getting your life back on track. We will do the following to get justice for your family:
- Investigate – Our team will investigate your loved one’s accident and collect evidence. We will use the proof we gather to identify at-fault parties, prove they acted negligently, and establish your right to recover compensation. Evidence in a fatal injury claim may include expert and eyewitness testimony, photographs and video from the accident scene, police reports, medical records, and proof of losses, such as bills, receipts, and wage reports.
- Negotiate – We are skilled negotiators and will not back down. We will tirelessly represent your best interests and protect you from bad-faith tactics, undue pressure, and lowball offers. We will handle all of your case-related communications and will not settle for less.
- Litigate – We have extensive trial experience and will not hesitate to pursue damages in civil court when necessary.
Throughout the legal process, we will manage case details, like paperwork and deadlines. You can expect constant communication from our team, including frequent and timely updates.
How to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Connecticut
In Connecticut, a victim’s family member cannot file a wrongful death lawsuit. Instead, the administrator of the deceased’s estate (the executor) must file a case on behalf of the estate. Recovered compensation is distributed to the deceased’s beneficiaries according to the deceased’s will. If there is no will, damages are dispersed according to Connecticut’s estate laws.
There is also a limit on how long the executor has to file. According to CT Gen. Stat. § 52-555, the statute of limitations for wrongful death is generally two years. If time runs out, the court will likely refuse the suit.
Contact Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC Today for Help With a Waterbury Claim
If your loved one suffered a fatal injury, Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC is here to provide you with aggressive legal advocacy and compassionate support. We want to make a challenging time easier by securing the financial resources you need to move forward.
Our wrongful death attorneys in Waterbury, CT, represent clients on a contingency basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront or out of pocket for our services. You owe nothing until we obtain compensation. Contact us online or call today to get started with a free consultation.