Gillis Law Firm - Attorneys New Haven Connecticut
Personal Injury Lawyers & General Practice Law

Over the years the Attorneys at Gillis & Gillis have handled thousands of claims for drivers, passengers and pedestrians injured in car accidents in Connecticut. The car accident lawyers at the firm carefully investigate and prepare these types of claims to ensure that we obtain the compensation our clients deserve. Unlike most firms, the Attorneys at Gillis & Gillis do not treat these types of cases as "routine." The automobile accident lawyers at our New Haven, Connecticut law firm have the resources to carefully investigate these types of claims and ensure that everyone responsible is held accountable. 

If the person who caused the accident is uninsured or underinsured, we are often able to pursue a claim through our own client's uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. 

Our experience in handling car accident claims allows our car accident attorneys to properly advise our clients on the best way to prosecute these lawsuits. Whether through an out-of-court settlement, arbitration/mediation or a trial, the automobile accident Attorneys at Gillis & Gillis Attorneys and Counselors at Law Connecticut – have the experience to successfully prosecute these claims on behalf of our clients.

If you have been injured in a car accident, contact the lawyers at Gillis & Gillis, Attorneys and Counselors at Law today – serving residents throughout Connecticut.

Tips For Increasing Your Recovery After An Accident

If you get in an accident, what you do right after it and during the recuperation affects the compensation you receive.  Failing to take the right steps or keep track of key information can lower your recovery.  Here are some steps to take after an accident to help get the maximum you are entitled to obtain.

- Get witness information.  An independent witness can be a big help in determining what happened.  So be sure to obtain the name, address and phone number of all witnesses.
- Make notes of what happened.  Include the time, place, weather conditions, and what occurred
- Take photos of the accident scene and cars.  Also take photos of your injuries.
- Save any evidence.
- Keep a record of medical expenses.  This includes doctors’ bills and all other medical costs due to your accident.
- Keep a record of other ways the injury affects you.  If the accident causes you to miss family events or give up things you normally did, keep track of this.  If you have pain and similar problems, note this too.  You may be able to recover money for your pain and suffering and lifestyle changes.
- Legal help.  Having a lawyer represent you helps increase your recovery.  Studies show accident victims who use a lawyer receive more money than those who don’t.
- Act fast.  The sooner you talk to a lawyer, the sooner an investigation can be made, evidence obtained and witnesses interviewed.
- Don’t settle until you know all your damages.  Many accident victims accept a quick settlement, but discover later they have more medical expenses and other losses.  Once you settle, it’s much harder to recover for these additional losses. If you are in an accident, even a small mistake can reduce the amount you recover.  Avoid problems by taking the right steps and seeking legal help promptly.