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Connecticut Personal Injury Law –This is ALL we do

It takes special skills and experience to successfully represent injured clients and get the best possible result.  Attorneys at Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers have chosen to limit their practice to personal injury law.  This means that, unlike other kinds of lawyers, the entire Perkins firm is organized to take special care of clients who have been injured due to the negligence and wrongful acts of others.

Although all types of injured clients may be helped, Perkins lawyers mainly focus on cases involving:

What clients don’t know can hurt them

Most clients who come to Perkins have never suffered a personal injury before.  They have no idea what to expect or how to help their own cases.  The Perkins team understands this and has created an entire case management system to ensure that clients receive the care and attention they need.

An example—One of the most overlooked aspects of personal injury cases is the client’s record of medical treatment.  Many lawyers do not ask clients for their treatment records until the case has progressed to a settlement or court hearing.  But if the client has not established a consistent medical treatment record, the chances of receiving a fair settlement or verdict may be seriously damaged. It may be too late.

Perkins regularly reminds clients to visit their doctors and keep records of all treatments, prescriptions, therapy sessions, etc.  In fact, if a client has no transportation to a hospital or doctor visit, Perkins will arrange it.  This is just one way that Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers looks out for clients like you.

Perkins pursues the best outcome

Although Perkins lawyers prepare every case for trial, about two-thirds of all cases are settled very satisfactorily out of court.  Settling a case generally works to the client’s advantage since an agreement is carefully negotiated and crafted by a Perkins lawyer.  The outcome of a trial may be less predictable.

Settling allows the client to receive compensation without waiting for a court date or having to prepare testimony.  However, if it is not possible to gain the proper compensation for clients by settling, Perkins attorneys aggressively pursue the case in court.

Put the Power of Perkins to work for you

If you have been wrongfully injured, contact our experienced team of legal professionals.  We offer you:

  • Free initial consultation
  • Flexible appointment schedule
  • Home visits for clients without transportation
  • Personal service through the Perkins case management system

Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers operates on a contingency fee basis—if you do not receive money, we do not get paid.  Call 800-Perkins today.

Serving clients throughout Connecticut

Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers has offices in the New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford areas.  Perkins investigators are ready to visit you to discuss your new case anywhere in or out of Connecticut.

Se Habla Español

Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers has Spanish-speaking staff to serve the needs of our growing Hispanic community.

Perkins Case Management System

Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers believes in the power of a strong team.  The moment you become our client, you are assigned a Perkins case manager and team.  These trained professionals are with you to the very end of your case.  Your team dedicates countless hours gathering and preparing information on your behalf.

How the system works for you

The Perkins Case Management System is a caring, efficient way to help clients get the best possible compensation for their injuries while keeping them informed and involved.  When you call Perkins, here is how the team works for you.

  • Intake manager takes your call, collects information, and assigns a case manager.

  • Case manager assembles your team, creates and maintains all your files, and calls you every two weeks to update you on your case.  If you have a transportation issue, or need help finding a proper physician, your case manager may be able to help.

  • Lawyer works with you and your team to determine the best strategies to bring your case to a successful conclusion.  Options include negotiation, mediation, settlement, and trial. You and your attorney decide the best approach for your situation.  Your case management team, under direction of your lawyer, implements it.

  • Investigator may be the first person you meet if you are in the hospital or unable to get to a Perkins office for an appointment.  Investigators may visit you and work to establish a strong liability case early on by taking photos, talking to witnesses, getting statements, and gathering whatever documentation is necessary to prove your case.

  • Team leader oversees case managers and monitors the status of every single case.

Together your team develops a strong case.  The goal is to get every possible penny for you.

Ask Perkins:

  •   What factors determine how much I will get for my injury?

    Along with the seriousness of your injury and the financial damages you suffer, there are three factors that make a big difference to your final settlement or verdict:

    Insurance – The amount of insurance coverage held by the persons, companies, and/or government entities you are suing may affect the outcome. Perkins attorneys make sure that all liable parties are included in your case.

    Liability – Establishing liability for your injury is crucial to your case. When possible, Perkins investigators take photos, find witnesses, and generally help you find proof of liability against the guilty parties. The sooner you call Perkins, the more the firm can do to assist you.

    Medical treatment – Clients sometimes do not realize the way insurance companies tend to make decisions about the seriousness of their injuries is largely based on the amount and consistency of medical treatment with the appropriate medical personnel.  Although you may have a serious, live-altering injury, most insurance companies do  not tend to believe you are injured unless you have received ongoing medical attention for your condition.  As a result, a major part of most clients' cases depends on how soon they see a doctor after an accident and then how frequently they are treated.  Your injury must be established by a documented medical treatment program.  The case managers at Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers can help with this.

  •   Will I have to go to court?

    Most cases are settled before court—only about one-third of cases actually go to suit. The vast majority of suits settle before trial. Our case managers work with your doctors and the insurance adjusters to monitor your recovery (while collecting all the information, reports, statements, photographs, and other needed documentation) and determine your time of maximum medical improvement. This is when you have reached the point where you have either recovered, or your future medical needs are apparent. At that time, your team will strive to settle your case for as much as possible, as quickly as possible. In most cases you will not have to go to court.

  •   How much is my case worth?

    The attorneys at Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers use their many years of experience handling personal injury claims to calculate the highest amount of compensation that can reasonably be demanded for your case.  Based on the many factors of your case, they work with you to determine what the appropriate settlement amount is once they start getting offers to settle your case.

  •   Why do I need so much documentation?

    Your Perkins team creates a demand package for the insurance companies involved, compiling all the documentation for your case including:

    • Why the parties being sued are at fault
    • Description of your injuries
    • How your life has been affected by the injuries
    • Very detailed medical bills and other expenses directly related to the incident responsible for your injuries
    • Projected future medical and other costs
    • The expected settlement amount.
  •   How is my case resolved?

    After your demand package has been sent, your case manager regularly monitors the insurance companies who received it. In about two-thirds of the cases, a settlement falling within the proper range is offered and accepted. If your case is not settled in a reasonable time, or if a settlement is rejected, then it is time to go to trial to get what you deserve.

  •   Are lawyers at Perkins very expensive?

    Perkins Injury Lawyers works on a contingency fee basis. This means if you do not receive compensation, you have no legal fees to pay. If you win an award, your legal fees are paid out of the money you receive.

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