What can I be compensated for in a medical malpractice suit?

You can be compensated for the loss of future earnings; pain, suffering, and mental anguish; and future medical and other expenses related to your care. In cases involving death, funeral expenses, conscious pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life are recoverable elements of damages.

Unlike some other states, Connecticut places no cap on the amount of damages that can be awarded in a medical malpractice lawsuit.

D’Amico Pettinicchi Injury Lawyers will represent you on a contingency fee basis, meaning if we don’t recover compensation on your behalf, you owe us nothing—no fees and no costs.

If you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence, then a lawsuit may be considered. But not all cases are practical to pursue, given the expense of litigation. Whether a lawsuit is practical depends upon the nature and extent of your injuries. Often it is difficult to tell right away whether your injuries will […]

How long you have to file a claim depends on the nature of your claim. Wrongful death, product liability, sexual abuse involving minors, medical malpractice, general negligence claims, and claims against the State of Connecticut each have different and unique statutes of limitations. Generally, for negligence claims in Connecticut, a person has 2 years from the date the […]

Determining a fair settlement amount is very much dependent on each unique claim and requires professional legal judgment. No two claims are alike. Here are some factors that are considered: How careless the act causing your injury was. For example, an injury caused by a drunk driver is likely to anger a jury more than […]

Obtaining full and fair value requires careful planning and diligent case work-up. This takes time. While some claims may seem more clear than others, all claims take thorough investigation, careful planning and skillful strategy to get the insurance companies to pay full value. How long a settlement takes varies considerably depending on your injuries and […]

A deposition is a formal proceeding where you are asked questions under oath by lawyers representing the various parties in the lawsuit. Typically, this is held at one of the lawyer’s offices. All depositions are transcribed by a court reporter. Some are also videotaped. Many depositions these days are held remotely over an internet-based app […]

Generally, in a deposition, you are accompanied by your lawyer. A lawyer for the other parties is also present. The court reporter is present, transcribing all questions and answers. All parties have a right to attend the deposition, but usually, the lawyer appears on behalf of the party. Depositions are not typically public proceedings. Generally, […]

Our fee structure is simple. If we don’t win, you don’t owe us anything. This is called a contingency fee agreement. While it can be risky for us, we do this because we understand that legal proceedings are complicated, very expensive, and can take a long time. We also understand that most people who have […]