The New Haven, Connecticut Law Office of James A. Welcome, strives to resolve our clients’ personal injury matters quickly and effectively. If you have been injured, do not hesitate to contact a Lawyer that is sensitive to your needs, but is strong enough to stand up to the insurance companies. James A. Welcome is a …
Damages in Personal Injury Cases
People often ask me, how do juries and insurance companies arrive at the amount of money they award to plaintiffs? Some juries award damages in the hundred of millions of Dollars, while others have awarded much less, so it is bound to cause some confusion. I will attempt to provide a short answer regarding Connecticut …
CT or Another Driver May Be Liable for Your Winter Accident
While many may not enjoy the winter season, it is typically one of the busiest times of year for a personal injury attorney. Connecticut’s icy wintertime roads inevitably lead to more motor vehicle accidents, and thus a larger caseload. That’s why it is extremely important at this time of year to be careful when you …
Injured? Why You Need a Lawyer You Can Trust
The Hartford Courant is reporting that a Stamford Chiropractor is the latest individual to be arrested in an undercover FBI insurance sting. In addition to the chiropractor, a Connecticut personal injury attorney and other medical professionals are accused of conspiracy to exaggerate medical claims and commit insurance fraud. Such insurance fraud should have no place …
Stay Away from Personal Injury Case Runners
They May Seem Concerned, But Case Runners Are Only Out for Themselves Should you be concerned if you are solicited by an unknown person in a hospital or in your home who claims to have a good lawyer who can help you with your Connecticut auto accident claim? What does this say about this particular …
What to Know Before Giving a Recorded Injury Statement
Connecticut Personal Injury Claims: Things You Should Know About Giving A Recorded Statement If you have been in an accident and chose to bring an insurance claim on your own without the assistance of an attorney, you will be asked to give a recorded statement to the insurance agent. This is a crucial part of …
Watch Out for Unethical Personal Injury Lawyers in Connecticut
Yesterday, in a U.S. District Court in Bridgeport, CT, Personal Injury Lawyer Joseph P. Haddad pleaded not guilty to nine charges of fraud, medical fraud, and conspiracy. The Bridgeport Attorney is accused of cheating over $2.5 million from insurance companies as the leader of an elaborate scheme. An FBI investigation revealed that Haddad allegedly collaborated …