New Haven is Connecticut's second largest city and home to Yale University, Yale New Haven Hospital — one of the state's premier trauma centres — and a significant port and maritime industry. It is also home to some of Connecticut's most complex personal injury litigation, including mesothelioma cases arising from shipyard and industrial exposure, maritime and ship accident claims from the Port of New Haven, and serious transportation accidents on I-95 and I-91.
Jazlowiecki & Jazlowiecki LLC has represented seriously injured people across Connecticut for over 50 years. Our firm has specific experience in mesothelioma, mass transportation, maritime accidents, and complex personal injury — the case types that New Haven most commonly generates.
Types of Cases We Handle in New Haven
Serious auto and car accidents on I-95, I-91, and Route 34
Commercial truck accidents
— New Haven's port and highway access make it a major freight hub
Bus accidents
— New Haven is served by CT Transit, interstate bus carriers, and Yale shuttle services
Ship and maritime accidents
— the Port of New Haven handles significant commercial vessel traffic
Medical malpractice at Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus, and surrounding facilities
Product liability and defective product cases
Wrongful death claims
Mesothelioma and asbestos exposure
— New Haven has one of the highest concentrations of asbestos exposure sites in Connecticut
Seriously injured? Call (860) 589-8000 for a free case evaluation — available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No fee unless we win.
What Compensation Can I Recover After a Serious Injury in New Haven?
- —All medical expenses — emergency care, hospitalisation, surgery, specialist treatment, and long-term rehabilitation
- —Lost wages and reduced future earning capacity
- —Pain and suffering — physical and emotional
- —Permanent disability, disfigurement, or loss of a body function
- —Maritime-specific damages — including maintenance and cure for injured seamen under the Jones Act
- —Wrongful death damages for surviving family members
New Haven's Most Dangerous Roads and Accident Locations
New Haven has some of the most hazardous roads in Connecticut. I-95 running directly through New Haven is the state's most dangerous highway, generating more fatal crashes than any other road in Connecticut. State crash data shows I-91 recorded 379 accidents in New Haven in a single year. The Merritt Parkway at Mile Marker 46.42-47.03 in New Haven is identified as the most dangerous intersection in New England, with 561 crashes and 125 injuries recorded over three years. Chapel Street saw nearly 900 crashes on a 1.6-mile stretch between 2019 and 2023 alone. Other high-risk corridors include:
- —I-95 — Connecticut's most dangerous highway, with more fatal crashes than any other road in the state
- —I-91 — 379 accidents recorded in New Haven in a single year
- —Merritt Parkway (Mile Marker 46.42-47.03) — identified as the most dangerous intersection in New England
- —Chapel Street — nearly 900 crashes on a 1.6-mile stretch between 2019 and 2023
- —Route 10 (Ella T. Grasso Boulevard) — one of New Haven's most hazardous local roads
- —Whalley Avenue — frequent intersection and pedestrian accidents
- —The Port of New Haven access routes — commercial vehicle traffic serving the port creates elevated risk on surrounding roads
Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure in New Haven
New Haven has a significant mesothelioma caseload driven by the area's shipbuilding, manufacturing, and construction history. The Port of New Haven and surrounding industrial waterfront generated significant shipyard asbestos exposure. Workers in New Haven's manufacturing, construction, and maritime industries who were exposed to asbestos decades ago are now among the most commonly diagnosed mesothelioma patients in Connecticut.
If you or a family member has been diagnosed with mesothelioma and worked in or around New Haven, contact us immediately — Connecticut's mesothelioma statute of limitations is three years from diagnosis.
Ship and Maritime Accidents at the Port of New Haven
The Port of New Haven is Connecticut's largest port, handling petroleum products, road salt, and commercial cargo. Workers and crew members injured on vessels at the Port of New Haven may have claims under federal maritime law — including the Jones Act for seamen, the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, and general maritime negligence. These cases involve different legal frameworks than standard personal injury claims and require specialist expertise.
Case Results — New Haven
Jazlowiecki & Jazlowiecki LLC has represented seriously injured clients in the New Haven area. View our full results:
- —$170,000 — Motor vehicle accident — rear-end collision at red light, spinal injuries
- —$100,000 — Motor vehicle accident — head-on collision, knee injuries and decreased range of motion to spine
Frequently Asked Questions — New Haven Personal Injury
New Haven Superior Court handles civil personal injury cases for the New Haven Judicial District.
Free Case Evaluation — Contact Us Today
Call (860) 589-8000 — available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No fee unless we win.