Victim of a hit and run accident in Torrington, Litchfield, Winsted, or Harwinton? The Nicholas Law Firm’s experienced Connecticut hit and run accident attorneys fight for maximum compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage across Northwest Connecticut.
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Fatalities resulting from hit-and-run crashes in the U.S. in 2022
859,421+
Total estimated hit and run accidents in 2022
74%
Percent resulted in property damage only.
In Northwest Connecticut, hit and run accidents, often caused by drunk driving or distracted driving on roads like Route 8 and I-84, leave victims with significant challenges. Our Torrington hit and run accident lawyers work to secure justice.
Taking these steps after a hit and run accident can strengthen your claim:
Injuries like whiplash, fractures, or internal damage need prompt medical attention and documentation for your claim.
Photograph the accident site, vehicle damage, and injuries to support your Connecticut hit and run accident claim.
Contact local police or Connecticut State Police for an official report, including witness details and any vehicle information.
Don’t post about the accident or injuries; insurers may use posts to dispute your personal injury claim.
Contact The Nicholas Law Firm at (860) 489-1878 for a free consultation to protect your rights under Connecticut’s 2-year statute of limitations.
Hit and run accidents present unique challenges, especially when the driver cannot be immediately identified. Our Connecticut hit and run lawyers are experienced in navigating complex insurance claims and fighting for victims’ rights against negligent drivers who flee the scene.
We have successfully recovered millions of dollars for victims of hit and run accidents throughout Connecticut. Our attorneys are skilled at obtaining high-value settlements and verdicts, even when the at-fault driver remains unidentified.
With years of experience in Torrington, Waterbury, and across Northwest Connecticut, we understand the high-risk areas like Route 8 and I-84 where hit and run crashes are common. Our local knowledge of courts, insurers, and police departments gives your case a strategic edge.
Our team collaborates with law enforcement, accident reconstruction experts, and insurance investigators. We examine traffic camera footage, witness statements, and forensic evidence to identify the fleeing driver whenever possible.
Our contingency fee policy ensures you pay nothing unless we win your case. We believe that every victim of a hit and run deserves access to top-tier legal representation, regardless of financial situation.
Our Connecticut hit and run accident attorneys aggressively pursue all forms of compensation to help victims recover financially and emotionally after being struck by a driver who fled the scene.
We seek full coverage for emergency medical care, hospital stays, surgeries, rehabilitation, and ongoing treatment, including care for fractures, spinal injuries, or traumatic brain injuries.
Hit and run victims often endure emotional trauma, PTSD, and chronic pain. We fight for non-economic damages that address both physical and psychological suffering.
Severe injuries can keep you out of work or permanently affect your ability to earn a living. We calculate both current lost wages and future earning potential to ensure fair compensation.
We recover costs for repair or replacement of your vehicle, as well as other personal property damaged during the accident.
Seek medical attention immediately, even for minor injuries. Call 911 to report the incident, gather witness information, and take photos of the scene and damage. Notify your insurer and avoid admitting fault.
Yes, you can file a claim through your uninsured motorist coverage for medical bills, lost wages, and damages. A lawyer can help navigate the process and maximize your recovery.
A lawyer can investigate the accident, work with police to identify the driver, gather evidence like traffic camera footage, and negotiate with insurers to secure fair compensation.
Compensation ranges from $10,000 to millions, depending on injury severity. It covers medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage. A lawyer can provide a case-specific estimate.
We guide you through claims against unidentified drivers or insurers, addressing issues like drunk driving or distracted driving, under Connecticut law.
Work with police, analyze traffic camera footage, and gather witness statements to identify the driver and establish liability.
Collect medical records, witness statements, and expert testimony on accident reconstruction.
Handle communications with your insurer to secure fair settlements through uninsured motorist coverage.
Ready to litigate for fair compensation if negotiations fail or if the driver is identified.
Pursue all damages, including medical costs, pain and suffering, and property damage.
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Proven Success in Securing Compensation
$1,333,672
Closed head injury with concussion and traumatic brain injury, improved with treatment over time; no surgery required.
$1,295,000
Motor vehicle accident resulting in a wrongful death claim, with compensation obtained for the estate and surviving family.
$1,100,000
Injured as a passenger in a motor vehicle accident, sustained multiple fractures requiring surgery, and made a strong recovery.
$1,000,000
Low back injury with multiple surgeries, additional knee surgeries, and early retirement due to ongoing disability.
$900,000
Client’s workplace head trauma caused permanent damage, with settlement addressing long-term care needs.
$850,000
Passenger in a head-on collision, sustained fractures requiring surgeries and made a good recovery
$850,000
Decedent was passenger in motor vehicle that was struck by hit and run Defendant driver who fled the scene.
$840,000
Passengers injured by a DUI driver; bars notified. One required triple-level cervical fusion, the other sustained significant scarring.
$750,000
Motorcycle passenger accident resulting in wrongful death; policy limits fully recovered.
$688,000
Rear-end work truck accident causing neck and lower back injuries requiring lumbar fusion.
$680,000
Low back injury with multiple surgeries; received Social Security benefits before ultimately returning to work.
$629,569
Fully contested case involving a back injury from an accident; required surgeries, went to a formal hearing where we prevailed, and the client made a good recovery.
$610,000
Head injury with concussion, inner ear damage, memory issues, chest pain, lower back spasms, and multiple injuries to hip, knee, and broken ankle.
$593,000
Work-related knee injury requiring total knee arthroscopy, followed by infection and multiple corrective surgeries.
$575,000
Severe injuries to head, vision, back, shoulder, hip, and leg, causing constant pain and lasting daily limitations.
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