FAQs

Howard, Fine & Howard specializes in personal injury, medical neglect, and liability cases. Our experienced attorneys have a proven track record of successfully representing clients who have been injured due to the negligence of others.

We maintain three convenient office locations across Connecticut to better serve our clients:

• New Rockbridge, CT
• Londonderry, CT
• Portsmouth, CT

If you've been injured due to someone else's negligence or wrongful actions, you may have a valid case. Common personal injury cases include car accidents, slip and falls, workplace injuries, and defective product injuries. During your free initial consultation, our attorneys will evaluate the details of your situation and advise you on the strength of your potential claim.

Medical neglect (or negligence) occurs when a healthcare provider fails to deliver the standard of care that a reasonably competent professional would provide under similar circumstances, resulting in patient harm. This can include surgical errors, misdiagnosis, medication mistakes, birth injuries, or failure to properly treat a condition.

We work on a contingency fee basis for personal injury, medical neglect, and liability cases. This means you pay no upfront costs or hourly fees. We only collect a fee if we successfully recover compensation for you, typically a percentage of the settlement or court award.

In Connecticut, the statute of limitations for most personal injury cases is two years from the date of injury. For medical neglect cases, you generally have two years from when the injury was discovered or reasonably should have been discovered. However, exceptions exist, so it's crucial to consult with an attorney as soon as possible.

Compensation may include:

• Medical expenses (past and future)
• Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Rehabilitation costs
• Property damage
• Loss of enjoyment of life

Every case is unique, so timeframes vary significantly. Simple cases may settle in a few months, while complex cases, especially those involving medical neglect, might take a year or longer. During your consultation, we can provide a more specific estimate based on your circumstances.

While the majority of personal injury and medical neglect cases settle before trial, we prepare every case as if it will go to court. Our reputation as skilled trial attorneys often motivates insurance companies to offer fair settlements. However, if a fair settlement cannot be reached, our experienced litigators are fully prepared to advocate for you in court.

Please bring any documentation related to your case, including:

• Medical records and bills
• Accident reports
• Insurance information
• Correspondence with insurance companies
• Photographs of injuries or accident scenes
• Names and contact information of witnesses
• Employment records showing missed work