Connecticut Serious Injury Attorney Stephen M. Reck Practice Areas

CONNECTICUT WRONGFUL DEATH:

A wrongful death occurs when a person is killed due to the negligence or misconduct of another individual, company or organization. A legal action for wrongful death may belong to the decedent's immediate family members, usually a surviving spouse and children, and sometimes parents. In order to bring a successful wrongful death cause of action in Connecticut, the following elements must be present:

• The death of a human being caused by another's negligent or intentional conduct
• The survival of family members who are suffering the loss of financial support, love, care, comfort, supervision, guidance, household assistance and general society previously provided by the deceased

The general rule in Connecticut in wrongful death cases is that one is entitled to recover both economic and non-economic damages which are suffered as a result of the loss of a loved one. Economic damages in a wrongful death case include an award for the financial contributions which the decedent would have made to his wife, children and/or parents had he or she survived. It also includes the recovery for funeral services in memory of the decedent and for burial costs. Non-economic damages include loss of love, companionship, comfort, affection, society, solace or moral support.

Attorney Reck has handled numerous wrongful death cases in Connecticut and Rhode Island. He often works with an economist, who can calculate a decedent's loss of earnings over the course of a lifetime. Contact Attorney Stephen M. Reck toll free at 1-866-742-2989 or via email using the contact form in the right-hand column to discuss the merits of your case with an experienced Connecticut Wrongful Death Attorney today.

CONNECTICUT VEHICLE ACCIDENTS:

Legal claims that arise from vehicle accidents are typically governed by the law of negligence. Any individual who negligently operates a motor vehicle may be required to pay damages to an injured victim. A personal injury case involving a vehicle accident may become formalized through civil court proceedings, or may be resolved through an informal settlement before a lawsuit is filed. Vehicle accidents can include car accidents, motorcycle accidents, semi tractor-trailer accidents and truck accidents, to name a few. The surviving family members of a fatally injured accident victim may be able to bring wrongful death charges against the defendant.

Connecticut truck and automobile accident Attorney Stephen M. Reck, L.L.C, has years of practice and a successful track record representing clients who have suffered significant injuries in motor vehicle accidents of all kinds. Attorney Reck works closely with doctors and other health care providers to discuss the short and long-term medical consequences of an injury. Personal injury Attorney Stephen M. Reck, L.L.C., possesses a detailed knowledge of what Connecticut's automobile insurance and liability laws mean, and understands the different sources of recovery available to car accident victims and their families.

CONNECTICUT DOG BITES:

Every year, millions of Americans are bitten by animals. Being attacked by a dog is an extremely stressful event. Many dog bite injuries leave scars and have lasting emotional effects. In the State of Connecticut, the owner or keeper of a dog is strictly liable for his or her dog, even if it is the first time the dog has injured someone. As long as the injured victim was not trespassing, teasing or tormenting the dog, the keeper or owner of the dog is liable for any injuries sustained. Compensation for a dog bite can include payment for medical bills, pain and suffering, mental anxiety, fear and scarring.

Attorney Reck has obtained one of the highest jury verdicts in a dog bite case in the State of Connecticut. Contact Attorney Stephen M. Reck toll free at 1-866-742-2989 or via email using the contact form in the right-hand column to discuss the merits of your case with an experienced Connecticut Serious Injury Attorney today.

CONNECTICUT MEDICAL MALPRACTICE:

Medical malpractice is the failure of a health care provider to treat and care for a patient with a reasonable degree of expertise and compassion. If a physician was careless, lacked proper skills or disregarded standardized rules, a jury may find the health care provider negligent. If damages result from such negligence, monetary compensation may be awarded. Hospitals can be liable for the negligence of their employees, including staff nurses and technicians.

Other examples of Medical Malpractice include:

• Failing to diagnose a tumor while reading an x-ray
• Puncturing a nearby organ or tissue during surgery
• Failing to order necessary and appropriate medical tests
• Failing to diagnose a condition in time to treat it properly
• Failing to refer a case to a medical specialist
• Prescribing incorrect medication
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Incorrect diagnosis that results in a failure to treat a medical condition
• Failing to properly administer anesthesia
• Emergency room negligence
• Administering the wrong medication
• Leaving a sponge or othe foreign object in the body after surgery
• Failing to recognize a heart attack or stroke

Connecticut serious personal injury lawyer Stephen M. Reck has a distinct advantage in his serious injury and medical malpractice cases. Attorney Reck works with an in-house physician, Dr. Joseph P. Zeppieri, M.D. Dr. Zeppieri practiced as a Board Certified orthopedic surgeon for 25 years. Depending upon the case, Dr. Zeppieri often attends the client's first meeting with Attorney Reck so his expertise can be utilized. Dr. Zeppieri is currently in his third year of law school, and intends to continue his association with Attorney Reck upon his graduation.

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY:

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a medical phrase used to describe the damage to the brain suffered by sudden impact or physical force to the head. Essentially, the human brain floats in a fluid substance called cerebrospinal fluid. TBI can result when an impact causes the momentum of the brain to come into contact with the skull. This type of injury, often the result of hitting your head on the windshield, pavement or object, is frequently referred to as a "closed head injury." Whiplash can also cause TBI. These closed head injuries can result in lasting physical and mental problems.

Attorney Reck often works with neurologists, neurosurgeons, and forensic psychologists to properly build a case for his client. Contact Attorney Stephen M. Reck toll free at 1-866-742-2989 or via email using the contact form in the right-hand column to discuss the merits of your case with an experienced Connecticut Serious Injury Attorney today.

SLIP AND FALL/PREMISES LIABILITY:

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere and can cause serious personal injury. Most slip and falls happen in commercial settings, including grocery stores, drug stores, office buildings, construction sites, and even gas stations and malls. These accidents may also happen on private property. Either way, there exist duties on the part of the property owners to maintain the property responsibly and avoid the existence of dangerous conditions.

Dangerous or defective conditions may be large or small, temporary or permanent. Therefore, investigation of the claim is essential to a successful case. Temporary conditions such as water on the floor of a grocery store or snow and ice on the stairs of a restaurant need to be investigated quickly. If a claim is against a town within the State of Connecticut, then notices are required within a few months of the injury. For more information, please contact North Stonington, Connecticut personal injury Attorney Stephen M. Reck, L.L.C.

DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS:

Product liability refers to a manufacturer or seller being held liable for placing a defective product into the hands of a consumer. A person injured by a defective or dangerous product may be eligible to file a lawsuit for product liability, and recover damages under one of the following categories: strict product liability, negligence or breach of warranty.

If you or someone you know in North Stonington, Connecticut, or within the surrounding cities and counties of 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 1-866-742-2989, or complete the contact form provided on this site to begin your free consultation with a skilled Connecticut catastrophic injury lawyer.