Connecticut Personal Injury Attorney Stephen M. ReckPROVIDING LEGAL SOLUTIONS TO PERSONAL INJURY, MEDICAL MALPRACTICE, AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS AND WRONGFUL DEATH VICTIMS When a person or a family experiences tragedy, suffering and loss associated with wrongful death, serious personal injury or medical malpractice, Connecticut serious injury Attorney Stephen M. Reck, L.L.C, possesses the necessary skills to "go the distance" in addressing the specific client needs as well as providing effective legal representation. Connecticut Personal Injury Attorney Stephen M. Reck has earned the distinction of being one of the most respected personal injury lawyers in Connecticut and provides legal solutions to the residents of Connecticut and Rhode Island within the following areas:
Connecticut injury Attorney Stephen M. Reck is noted for obtaining high-dollar awards in many injury related actions. Insurance companies are notorious for trying to obtain the smallest settlement possible; therefore, it frequently requires a topnotch attorney with years of experience in jury trials, such as Stephen M. Reck, to ensure that the client's rights are protected. Attorney Reck has no problem with taking on the insurance company goliaths - in fact, Attorney Reck is only too happy to take his client's case to trial when an insurance company refuses to settle or offers a fraction of the amount he feels the client deserves. "I am frequently asked by fellow attorneys and also by bar associations to lecture on jury selection and trials. I aspire to be the champion of the injured by thoroughly preparing all cases, and taking them to trial when necessary." - Connecticut personal injury lawyer Stephen M. Reck Connecticut Personal Injury Attorney Stephen M. Reck has won many cases with more than satisfactory results. From offices in North Stonington and Wallingford, Connecticut, he services clients from anywhere in the Connecticut including New London County, New Haven County, Hartford-New Britain County, Fairfieild-Bridgeport County, Windham County, Tolland County, and Litchfield-Waterbury County. Also licensed to practice in the State of Rhode Island, Attorney Stephen M. Reck also serves clients from throughout Rhode Island. VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS: Marilyn Malchik v. Thomas Manning, et al. - In this case, a cardiothoracic surgeon and radiologist erred while performing pericardiocentesis. A significant amount of blood was extracted from the patient's heart rather than the pericardium. This resulted in hypovolemic shock and anoxic brain damage. The jury awarded Mrs. Malchik $2,528,642.00 (allocated by percentage between two doctors). Michelle Tryon v. Town of North Branford et al. - A dog bite injury at a fireman's parade is the crux of the matter in this jury trial. Even though the victim was so severely injured that extensive reconstructive surgery on her nose was required, both the fireman (dog owner) and the Town of North Branford denied liability as well as claiming governmental immunity. The defendants only offered $65,000.00 to settle. Attorney Reck refused their low ball offer and took the case to trial and obtained a jury verdict of $716,774.00. Jury verdict: $716,774.00. Names withheld due to confidentiality agreement. - A Connecticut woman was ejected from her vehicle when struck by a tractor trailer on I-95. The truck driver had not slept in many hours. Unfortunately, the crash resulted in catastrophic injuries for lawyer Reck's client. Settlement in the amount of $2.3 million. Herbert Hicks v. State of Connecticut. - Mr. Hicks was driving his truck around a sharp curve on a country road in Connecticut when he came upon an orange Department of Transportation vehicle. In an attempt to avoid the truck, Mr. Hicks swerved, and his vehicle subsequently flipped, with a resultant traumatic brain injury to Mr. Hicks. The state claimed that the dump truck was not in the road, and that speed was a factor in the accident. The State of Connecticut offered nothing and declined to settle with Mr. Hicks. The jury awarded Attorney Reck's client $472,048.00. Nancy Paull v. Stop and Shop Companies. - Nancy Paull (in a wheelchair) and her daughter were shopping at a Pawcatuck Stop and Shop. When Ms. Paull went to the check out area, the handicapped aisle was blocked, resulting in Ms. Paull having to go to a regular aisle wherein her wheelchair became stuck. In attempting to extricate herself, Attorney Reck's client tried to stand, subsequently falling and fracturing her leg in two places. Stop and Shop refused to offer any settlement monies. The jury returned a verdict for Ms. Paull in the amount of $226,861.00 (reduced by thirty-five percent comparative fault). John Doe, et al v. Frank Carreiro Two children were sexually abused by the defendant which the defendant denied. The defendant refused to settle and Attorney Reck took the case to trial where he obtained a judgment of over $300,000.00. The case is currently on appeal and Attorney Reck is handling the appeal for his clients. Name of Plaintiff and Defendants are withheld due to confidentiality Elderly man with several health problems died from cardiogenic shock after ER doctor failed to recognize or test for myocardial infarction. Defense contended that patient did not have the normal signs of a heart attack and that his heart attack had already occurred before he went to the Hospital. Settlement $450,000.00. Nathan Camerino v. Stop and Shop Companies Plaintiff fell on a wet floor from the floor washing machine and injured his back (chiropractor treatment). Plaintiff alleged there were no warning signs or cones. Stop and Shop claimed the Plaintiff was running and jumping down the aisle when he fell, and that there were warning cones up. Stop and Shop offered only $2,000 to settle. Attorney Reck took the case to jury verdict and received an award of $80,792.29 (reduced by 10% comparative fault). Dominic Pouch v. New Haven Central YMCA Plaintiff injured eye playing raquetball and required eye surgery for a retinal detachment. Plaintiff's expert claimed the YMCA should have provided safety glasses to beginning players who are unaware of the injuries that a raquetball can cause to a player's eyes. The defense offered only $10,000.00 to settle. Jury verdict $256,000.00 (reduced by 10% comparative fault). If you or someone you know in Connecticut or Rhode Island needs the assistance or trusted legal advice of an experienced personal injury lawyer, please contact Attorney Stephen M. Reck, L.L.C., today at 1-860-294-4200, or complete the contact form provided on this site to begin your free consultation with a skilled Connecticut serious injury lawyer. |
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