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Like nearly all attorneys in Connecticut, the attorney's fee in a personal injury cases is one-third (33.33%) of the settlement. If the attorney doesn't win the case, there is no fee. Also, there is no charge to call the attorney to talk about a case, and there is no obligation either.

Generally, it is good advice to: (a) get the contact information for any witness. (b) take photographs of bruising to your body or damage to vehicles (if significant), (3) call the police from the scene, (4) get medical attention as soon as possible. Other advice is going to depend on the accident and the particular circumstances of the accident.

How long you should go for medical treatment depends on the type of injury and your medical history. I generally believe that you should first make sure you know the extent of your injury. Get whatever diagnostic work done (examinations by orthopedic doctors, MRI's, etc.) so you know the scope of the injury. Second, you should treat until you feel as good as you did before the accident, or until your doctors tell you that you've reached maximum medical improvement.

From the scene of an accident it is usually best to go to a hospital emergency room or an urgent care center. After that initial treatment, the doctor you see is your choice. Generally, I advise seeing a specialist. If you have an orthopedic injury, see an orthopedist. If you have a scar, see a plastic surgeon or wound specialist. Oftentimes for orthopedic injuries, clients will be referred to a physical therapist. It is best to see your doctor and your physical therapist consistently. Clients get a less favorable medical recovery when they skip medical appointments or have a gap in treatment.

Figuring out the value of a personal injury case is an art, it's not a science. It is always a negotiated amount between the attorney and the insurance company. The client always approves the settlement in advance of any agreement. Some of the factors that go into a personal injury settlement are: