A serious car accident can change your life in seconds. If you were hurt in a crash in Bristol or nearby, Jazlowiecki & Jazlowiecki LLC can investigate what happened, deal with the insurance companies and fight for the compensation you need. Our attorneys have represented seriously injured people in Connecticut since 1974.
Where Serious Crashes Happen Near Bristol
Route 6 (Farmington Avenue), Route 72, Route 229, Route 44 and I-84 carry heavy traffic in and around Bristol. Crashes at intersections, merges and highway speeds often cause the most serious injuries. Read our guide to the most dangerous roads and intersections in Connecticut.
Car, Motorcycle and Pedestrian Accidents
We handle claims for drivers, passengers, motorcyclists and pedestrians hurt by a negligent driver. Motorcyclists are especially exposed when a driver pulls out of a driveway or turns across traffic. We secured a $3,250,000 settlement for a motorcyclist who suffered catastrophic injuries when a driver pulled out of a private driveway into their path. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Pedestrians and cyclists have little protection when a driver fails to yield. If you were hit, keep your medical records and photos of the scene and call us.
What Compensation May Be Available
Depending on your case, you may be able to recover compensation for medical bills, future medical care, lost income, reduced earning ability, and pain and suffering. For catastrophic injuries, these long-term costs are often the largest part of a claim.
What If You Were Partly at Fault?
In Connecticut you can still recover if you were 50% or less at fault. Your compensation is reduced by your share of the blame (CGS § 52-572h). Insurance companies often try to shift blame, so do not accept their version of events. Read more: Connecticut comparative negligence explained.
When the Other Driver's Insurance Is Not Enough
Connecticut's minimum liability limits are $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for injuries, and $25,000 for property damage. Those limits are often far too low for a serious injury. Connecticut drivers must also carry uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, which may be an important source of compensation. See how uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage works.
What to Do After a Car Accident
- —Get medical care right away, even if you feel fine.
- —Take photos of the vehicles, the scene and your injuries.
- —Get names and contact details for the other driver and any witnesses.
- —Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer before speaking to an attorney.
- —Call us for a free case evaluation.
More detail: what to do after a car accident in Connecticut.
Deadlines to File
The general deadline is 2 years from the date the injury is first sustained or discovered, and no more than 3 years from the crash. Read our Connecticut statute of limitations guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis, so there is no fee unless we win.
Areas We Serve
Jazlowiecki & Jazlowiecki LLC represents seriously injured clients throughout Connecticut, including Bristol, Hartford, New Britain, West Hartford, Waterbury, New Haven, and Farmington.
Most Connecticut personal injury claims must be filed within two years — and some deadlines are far shorter. See our Connecticut personal injury statute of limitations guide for deadlines by case type, exceptions, and why acting early matters.
Free Case Evaluation
Call (860) 589-8000, available 24/7, or submit your case online. No fee unless we win.