Your Connecticut Personal Injury Team

Our New London office has a successful track record of achieving results for clients who have been injured throughout the state in the following areas.

We also represent clients in other practice areas, including:

How your Team Can Help

After suffering an injury you may be left with physical pain, financial damages, lost wages and emotional trauma. Typically, the negligent party has insurance, and the insurance company pays the claim to the victim(s).

However, complications tend to arise because the insurance company’s interests are different from a person who has suffered an injury. Specifically, insurance companies aim to pay as little as possible for a claim, while the victim wants maximum compensation to offset the pain, inconvenience, and life-altering effects the accident or incident caused.

Going up against an insurance company can feel like a David versus Goliath situation because you have to battle a big insurance company with a large number of claims adjusters and lawyers all looking to compensate you as little as possible.  These companies exploit any loophole and attempt to place blame on you to prevent paying you what your case is worth.

When you have your Team at Messier, Massad, Burdick & Assoc. LLC, you have attorneys who have years of experience on your side dealing with insurance companies and their tactics.  Our attorneys have an excellent background in understanding how insurance companies value claims and combat any possible excuse to deny a claim or attempt to shift fault to you.

It’s our job to protect your rights and fight for maximum compensation for your injuries and we take our job seriously.

Your MMBA Team Has the Resources You Need

To obtain a successful resolution for you, your Team will undergo an in-depth investigation of the facts of your case. This initial step involves gathering evidence, hiring investigators, collecting medical records, and securing expert witness testimony when applicable to strengthen your case and determine the compensation you are entitled to.

The insurance company may present a settlement offer to you early in the claims process. It may be tempting to accept this number at face value, but it is likely to be a “lowball” number that the insurance company thinks you’ll take out of desperation or a desire to resolve the matter as soon as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you’ve never filed a personal injury claim, you probably have a lot of questions about how things work. Here are a few of the most common questions people ask.

What are the potential damages I can claim?

  • Medical bills and ongoing treatment: Medical expenses you incur or will incur. This includes immediate and long-term care, ambulance bills, physical therapy, chiropractic treatment, radiological testing, neurological testing, orthopedic visits, surgery, rehabilitation, and other medically related expenses.
  • Lost wages: Wages or earnings lost from being unable to work.  Even if you used vacation time you are eligible to be compensated.
  • Lost earning capacity: Long-term or permanent injuries could prevent you from earning the same income you earned prior to the incident. You are able to claim this future loss of earning capacity.
  • Pain and suffering:  Injuries are traumatic, both physically and emotionally.  Your non-economic physical pain and discomfort are eligible for compensation.
  • Mental anguish: Not all wounds are physical. Accidents and other personal injury claims can also cause you to experience emotional distress, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, sleep loss, and more which are eligible for compensation.
  • Diminished quality of life: Also referred to as loss of enjoyment, you could receive compensation for not being able to enjoy activities that had been a significant part of your lifestyle.
  • Wrongful death: If a family member has died due to someone’s negligence, the surviving estate can file a wrongful death claim.
  • Property damage: If your vehicle, home, or personal property is damaged, we will seek compensation to have the item repaired or replaced and claim damages for the loss of use of those items.

Who can file a personal injury claim?

In general, only the person injured can file a personal injury claim.  However, there are some exceptions to this requirement for wrongful death lawsuits, minors, and limited other circumstances.

When should I contact Messier, Massad, Burdick & Assoc. LLC?

We recommend contacting our Team as soon as possible for the following reasons.

  • As time goes by it can be difficult to collect evidence, including witness statements, photos and videos and defective property may be repaired prior to examination.
  • There may be notice requirements.  For example, you may have to provide a statutory notice to the person or entity responsible for your injuries or there may be requirements in an applicable insurance policy.
  • There is a statute of limitations for lawsuits. If you attempt to file a lawsuit outside of this period, it will be dismissed, so it’s important to begin the claims process as early as possible.

Contact Our Connecticut Personal Injury Attorneys Today

We understand you are going through a tough time, and we want to ease that burden and provide you with peace of mind as you navigate healing and getting your life back.  At Messier, Massad, Burdick & Assoc. LLC, we are staunch advocates for your rights.  As legal professionals and experienced negotiators, we pride ourselves on achieving a favorable outcome for you.  For a complimentary consultation, contact us today.

Connecticut Office

Messier, Massad, Burdick & Assoc. LLC
107 State Street
New London, CT 06320
Office Phone: 860-MMB-TEAM

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