Trial Lawyers for Wrongful Death and the Catastrophically Injured for Over 30 Years
Connecticut Personal Injury Lawyer
Helping victims of personal injury across the state of Connecticut.
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Our Case Results*

$23,050,000
$23 million gross verdict for a 12-year-old boy with autism who sustained a permanent brain injury in a school bus crash. This was one of the largest personal injury verdicts in Connecticut history.
$6,721,524
$6,721,524 gross jury verdict involving a 35 year old woman who was seriously injured when her vehicle was struck by a tractor trailer truck.
$5,300,000
$5.3 million judgment involving a 38-year-old man injured in a head on collision. He suffered hip and leg fractures requiring surgery, resulting in permanent deficits.
$4,250,000
$4.25 million settlement on behalf of a 24-year-old woman who was seriously injured when her vehicle was rear-ended and subsequently collided with another vehicle while traveling on the New Jersey Turnpike.
$3,975,000
$3,975,000 jury verdict on behalf of an 18-year-old woman who was a passenger in a vehicle which was rear-ended, causing the plaintiff’s vehicle to collide with the vehicle in front of her causing serious facial injuries.
$3,350,000
$3.35 million settlement for anesthesia negligence causing brain damage to an elderly man.
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*These Case Results are based upon the particular facts and circumstances of each case. No two cases are alike and trying to compare two cases is like trying to compare apples with oranges. No representation is made nor intended to imply that a similar result may be obtained in a different case under other facts and circumstances.

Connecticut Personal Injury Lawyer

YOU ARE OUR REASON WHY

When you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence—whether you were injured in a car crash, hurt in a fall on someone else’s property, injured due to medical negligence, assaulted due to negligent security, or harmed in any other type of incident—your life can change dramatically in an instant. And the aftermath can prolong your physical and emotional pain.

When you are dealing with an injury based on wrongful conduct or negligence by another party, do not try to deal with the insurance company on your own. Reach out to a Connecticut personal injury lawyer at D’Amico & Pettinicchi. We are a team of experienced attorneys with an in-depth knowledge of our state’s personal injury laws.

We can help you navigate the claims process and successfully gain compensation for pain and suffering, lost wages, medical expenses, and more. Our goal: To get you the resources you need to help rebuild your life.

Protect your rights by working with a well-practiced legal advocate. Give us a call or contact us online for your free, confidential, no-obligation consultation. We handle all claims on a contingency fee basis, which means we do not collect any fees until and unless we recover compensation for you.

Our passion is simple: we vigorously advocate for your justice because we understand that every case is about someone’s life. We understand that the quality of your life is just as important as your financial well-being. When you have been harmed by the negligence of others, there must be accountability, and there must be fair compensation to make you whole again. To that end, we put every resource and every bit of who we are to the task in the fight for you from start to finish.

“We’re in This Together. Always Have Been. Always Will Be.”  

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I have worked with the staff and attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi for many years, and they are all a pleasure to work with. Always very organized with great communication. If the need were to arise, I would choose them without hesitation!

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I highly recommend attorney’s D’Amico & Pettinicchi and their staff. They are very accommodating, prompt in returning calls, answering questions and concerns.

Toni A.
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I would like to thank the staff of D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC for helping me with my personal injury case. Tom Pettinicchi Kimberly B, Stacey and Sam C were very responsive, professional and helpful. I highly recommend their firm!

Scott F.
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Attorney D’Amico represented my husband and I after we were in a serious motorcycle accident. We were very impressed how prepared and knowledgeable he and his entire staff were in handling our case. We soon found out he is very well respected and a dominant force in the legal profession. Someone you want on your side for sure. Highly recommend this law firm!

Pamela D.
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Am used this Law office for my legal need. Tom Pettinicchi ready any time to give you best advice on your case with best probable out come. Kim very professional paralegal it amazing how she collect all information and not missing any small details.

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Here’s what you can expect from us

  • Exclusive Focus

    Our practice is focused exclusively on plaintiff’s personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death law. That means we only represent people who have been seriously injured or killed by the negligence of others; we do not represent corporations or insurance companies. Securing justice and making things right for those who have been wronged is our passion. When you become our client; you are at the center of every decision we make. We are fully committed to you and we are here to help.

  • Free Remote Consultation

    You will speak one on one with a knowledgeable Connecticut injury attorney who will listen to your circumstances and explain your legal options, all from the comfort and convenience of your own home. We will let you know what we need from you and what you can expect from us at each step of the way. We listen and we make it right. We are here for you.

  • Personalized Care

    While we investigate your circumstances, you need only focus on healing. Our capable attorneys will handle the corporations, insurance companies, and all other legal ramifications. We are here to answer your questions, calm your fears and concerns and guide you with our professional judgment. We know it is about rebuilding your life.
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  • Ready For Trial

    Thanks to our reputation and track record of success, many of our cases settle out of court, but we are always ready to go to trial. We are proven trial lawyers and we believe and have faith in the jury trial system. We have built our own courtroom at our office in Connecticut that we use to prepare each case as it heads for trial in a simulated and realistic environment. We use the latest technologies, gather the best experts and use the most persuasive evidence and arguments to advocate for you.
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Thorough Investigation

Thorough Investigation

Personal injury cases are won or lost based upon whether a thorough workup is done and all factual evidence is obtained. We dedicate our resources upfront, investing the time, money and effort needed to conduct a thorough and tireless investigation.

Our proactive injury lawyers in Connecticut will find the answers and leave no stone unturned in pulling together what we need to win your case.

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When we are getting ready to go to court, we do not leave anything to chance. Our committed personal injury attorneys jury-test arguments and testimony in our in-house courtroom at our office. We ask people to serve as jurors and test our strategies in real-life conditions — and that is just one of the ways we get successful results for our clients.

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Our Seasoned Connecticut Personal Injury Attorneys
The Team at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC
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When you turn to D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC to handle your personal injury claim in Connecticut, you are getting a team of attorneys and legal professionals dedicated to helping you from start to finish. Our team has extensive experience, a winning record of results, and genuine passion for righting wrongs and achieving justice for you.

Mike A. D’Amico
Michael A. D’Amico
Thomas P. Pettinicchi
Thomas P. Pettinicchi
Jeremy D’amico
Jeremy D’Amico
Christine Norton
Christine Norton
Michael A. D’Amico
A founding partner of our firm, Michael D’Amico has been a dedicated trial lawyer in personal injury and medical malpractice in Connecticut for over 35 years. He is dual board-certified in civil trial advocacy and civil pretrial practice by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and has served on the Board of Examiners for the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Legal Career Michael is a longtime leader in the legal community....
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Thomas P. Pettinicchi
One of the founding partners of the firm, Tom currently concentrates his practice in the area of personal injury. After litigating in matrimonial law and personal injury matters for more than 25 years, Tom decided to transition exclusively into personal injury. He represents clients in all types of personal injury, as well as nursing home negligence and medical malpractice matters. Legal Career He is a member of the Connecticut Trial...
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Jeremy D’Amico
Jeremy’s passion is trying cases. Since law school and continuing through today, Jeremy consistently hones his trial advocacy skills. He is a graduate of the month-long invitation-only Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College. About Jeremy has successfully represented at trial and in reaching a resolution many people who have been devastated by injury because of the carelessness of another. At the age of 30, he tried a case along with his...
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Christine Norton
Christine’s practice is concentrated in the areas of medical malpractice and product liability. Christine has managed all aspects of litigation in Connecticut State and Federal Courts and is admitted to practice in Connecticut and Massachusetts. LEGAL CAREER Christine’s compassion for injured parties and their families, along with her extensive medical and legal knowledge, enables clients to feel comfortable telling their stories. Often, clients and families are in a time of...
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Procedure for a Personal Injury Case in Connecticut

Determine If You Have a Case

The basis for a personal injury claim in Connecticut is another party’s negligent actions and/or behavior caused the injury, and the victim sustained a physical injury and has suffered damages such as missed work, medical bills, etc., as a result of the negligence. If you are not sure whether you have a case, we can help assess your potential claim.

Contact a Connecticut Personal Injury Attorney

If you do have a valid claim, your first step should be hiring experienced representation, like D’Amico & Pettinicchi. The statute of limitations makes personal injury claims time sensitive. Because of this, it is important to contact a local Connecticut injury attorney as soon as you decide to move forward with legal action. Our lawyers can help file the necessary documents and aid you in the collection of important evidence that shows that negligence has occurred. This includes:

  • Documents from the police
  • Photographs of the scene and the injury or injuries
  • Any medical documents that you received based on your medical care
  • Anything else that helps strengthen your case

File a Claim

Once you hire a dedicated Connecticut injury lawyer from D’Amico & Pettinicchi, and it is established that there is enough documentation that shows negligence has occurred, we will file a personal injury lawsuit in court. After your suit is filed, you will need to wait for the case to go to trial. As you wait, we will continue developing your case in a process known as discovery. It is worth noting that your claim may never go to trial, as many cases we are involved in settle, given our known reputation for success.

Consider Settlement

Most personal injury claims are never brought to trial and are instead settled out of court. During the settlement process, our skilled legal professionals work to get the best possible monetary outcome for you and your family. When a settlement agreement is reached, contracts are typically signed regarding payments and any additional details pertaining to the settlement of the claim. Once a claim is settled, both parties typically sign a release of liability, and the claim cannot be reopened.

Personal Injury Lawsuit Trial

If your case goes to trial, both parties will be able to bring forth evidence in front of a judge or jury to argue their case. At the conclusion of the trial, the judge or jury will determine whether an individual is liable for any damages in a claim that is brought against them. If an individual is awarded any damages, all other factors associated with the claim including comparative fault will be analyzed, discussed, and ruled on during the trial.

Types of Personal Injury Damages and Compensation

When you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, the associated physical and emotional challenges can result in loss of work, medical expenses, and other losses. Those losses are known as damages and they are not just economic. A personal injury claim can help you recover several different types of damages, including:

  • Medical expenses, such as doctor, hospital, ER, and prescription drug fees
  • Current and future lost wages
  • Pain and suffering
  • Anxiety
  • PTSD
  • Depression
  • And more

In addition, in the case of wrongful death, the estate of the deceased individual is able to seek compensation for damages such as:

  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Lost income
  • Medical care costs
  • Funeral and Burial Expenses
  • Spousal loss of consortium, including loss of love, companionship, and affection
  • Conscious pain and suffering prior to death

How a Connecticut Personal Injury Attorney Can Help With Your Claim

As soon as you retain a Connecticut personal injury lawyer at D’Amico & Pettinicchi to represent you, we will deal with the insurance company on your behalf. We will launch our own investigation, take care of the paperwork, and handle negotiations while keeping you informed. All you need to do is focus on getting better while we take care of your legal issues.

Throughout the process, we will be your advocate, guide, and legal resource. Our knowledgeable attorneys will answer your questions and listen to your concerns as we pursue accountability and a legal resolution. Thanks to our experience, reputation, and thorough preparation, we are often able to resolve personal injury claims through a negotiated settlement with the insurance company—of course, you will have the final say in whether to accept a settlement offer. But our team is always prepared to go to court and advocate for our clients before a judge and jury, including honing our arguments and fine-tuning our strategies in our in-house courtroom.

We cannot undo what happened to you, but we can handle what happens next. Call today to speak with one of our compassionate attorneys about your case.

Representing Clients Nationwide for Connecticut Injuries.

At D’Amico & Pettinicchi, our accomplished lawyers take on a wide range of personal injury case types, including:

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NURSING HOME ABUSE & NEGLECT

We expect nursing homes, memory care facilities and assisted living facilities to protect our aging and disabled loved ones. When your trust is violated, there must be accountability. If your loved one was harmed, we would be honored to meet with you.

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WRONGFUL DEATH

No family should have to go through such a devastating loss, and when such losses do happen, there is an immediate need for accountability and closure.

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MOTOR VEHICLES ACCIDENTS

Traffic accidents involving passenger cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians are all too common on the roads throughout Connecticut. When you are involved in any of these types of crashes, you should seek legal guidance.

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MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

When we go to a doctor’s office or hospital, we expect that the medical professionals there will follow established standards of care and practice safe, effective medicine. Those standards of care exist for a reason: when doctors do not follow them, patients can be seriously hurt.

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Sexual Assault

Sexual abuse leaves psychological and emotional scars on any survivor, especially children. All too often, victims of sexual abuse are violated by people trusted to care for them. When a caregiver, teacher, mentor, or family member abuses a child sexually, it robs that child of their basic human rights.

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Slip and Fall

Property owners have a duty to keep their premises free from defective conditions. Falls due to a defective condition, for example, can cause traumatic brain injuries and other serious injuries such as broken bones.

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Our Community Involvement

D’Amico & Pettinicchi proudly supports great causes throughout Connecticut. We are involved in our community and dedicated to making our community safer and healthier, and we carry that commitment through everything we do.

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CONSULTATION

If you or someone you love has suffered an injury or illness, you need to take immediate action so we can start our investigation. It’s not just a legal matter; it’s about helping you rebuild your life.

We have a proven track record of success. Other lawyers refer their cases to us because we have the experience and resources to resolve these complex matters.

It’s important that you contact us right away, before evidence disappears and critical legal deadlines expire. Our office is centrally located in Watertown and we offer legal counsel to victims and their families throughout Connecticut. Contact us online or by phone to schedule a free remote or in-person consultation.

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