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Suffering a catastrophic injury can change your life in an instant. Whether you’ve sustained a brain injury, spinal cord damage, or other severe trauma, the effects can be devastating. These injuries often require extensive medical treatment and long-term care, which can place an overwhelming burden on victims and their families. Our experienced New Haven personal injury lawyers understand the challenges you’re facing, and we’re here to help.

Whether your injuries were caused by a car accident, a dangerous property condition, or medical malpractice, we work tirelessly to hold the responsible parties accountable. Because we take on a select number of cases, we’re able to provide personal attention and aggressive representation for each client. If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury, contact Nugent & Bryant today for a free consultation and let us fight for the justice you deserve.

Bicycle accidents often result in serious injuries due to the minimal protection riders have against vehicles and road hazards. At Nugent & Bryant, we understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll these accidents take on victims and their families. Our attorneys thoroughly investigate each case, gathering evidence from accident scenes, witness statements, traffic camera footage, and medical records to build strong claims that reflect the true extent of your injuries and losses.

Successful bicycle accident claims require knowledge of both traffic laws and cycling regulations that many drivers and insurance companies may overlook. We have successfully represented cyclists injured by distracted drivers, dooring incidents, unsafe road conditions, and hit-and-run collisions. Our attorneys work diligently to secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, bicycle replacement, and pain and suffering while you focus on your physical recovery and returning to the activities you love.

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) often cause profound, life-altering consequences that may not be immediately apparent after an accident. Our attorneys at Nugent & Bryant have extensive experience representing clients with brain injuries ranging from mild concussions to severe trauma. We work closely with neurologists, neuropsychologists, and rehabilitation specialists to document the full impact of your injury on cognitive function, emotional well-being, and daily living activities, creating comprehensive claims that account for both immediate and long-term medical needs.

Brain injury cases demand attorneys who understand the science behind these injuries and can effectively communicate their invisible nature to insurance companies, judges, and juries. We have helped numerous TBI survivors receive compensation for medical treatment, rehabilitation therapy, lost income, diminished earning capacity, home modifications, and the significant life changes these injuries cause. Our trial experience allows us to present compelling evidence of how brain injuries affect not just the victim but entire families, securing the resources needed for optimal recovery and adaptation to new circumstances.

From painful injuries to mounting medical bills and lost wages, accident victims often face overwhelming challenges. Motorcycle accidents, in particular, often result in severe injuries due to the lack of protection for riders. Our New Haven auto accident lawyers are dedicated to helping injured individuals recover the compensation they need to rebuild their lives. If you’ve been injured in a vehicle accident, contact us today and let us fight for your rights.

Insurance companies frequently try to minimize payouts, offering settlements that don’t fully cover your losses. We fight back, thoroughly investigating every case to determine fault, gather evidence, and calculate the full extent of damages. Whether your accident was caused by a distracted driver, reckless behavior, or hazardous road conditions, we work tirelessly to fight for the maximum compensation you need to recover.

Catastrophic injuries fundamentally change lives in an instant, often resulting in permanent disability, disfigurement, or chronic pain that affects every aspect of daily living. At Nugent & Bryant, we focus on cases involving spinal cord damage, severe burns, amputations, and other life-altering injuries where comprehensive compensation is critical for long-term care and support. Our attorneys collaborate with medical professionals, life-care planners, and economic experts to calculate the true lifetime costs of catastrophic injuries, including ongoing medical treatment, adaptive equipment, home modifications, personal care assistance, and lost earning potential.

The financial burden of catastrophic injuries extends far beyond initial hospital bills, affecting families for decades to come. We have secured substantial settlements and verdicts for catastrophically injured clients by thoroughly documenting both the tangible costs and the profound personal losses these injuries cause. Our trial experience allows us to effectively demonstrate to juries how these injuries impact not just physical abilities but also psychological well-being, independence, family relationships, and quality of life. We handle these sensitive cases with compassion while aggressively pursuing the maximum compensation available under the law.

Dog bites and animal attacks can cause serious injuries, infections, and emotional trauma, especially for children. Connecticut law holds dog owners strictly liable for injuries caused by their pets, meaning victims don’t have to prove negligence—only that the attack occurred. At Nugent & Bryant, we work with medical professionals and psychologists to assess the full impact of the attack and fight for the maximum compensation you deserve.

Our New Haven dog bite lawyers offer decades of experience in personal injury law, and we’ve recovered multiple six-figure settlements for our clients. If you or a loved one has suffered a dog bite injury in Connecticut, we can help you pursue justice on behalf of all the suffering you’ve endured. Don’t face the aftermath of this traumatic event by yourself. Contact us today for a free consultation and let us help you pursue justice.

Legal disputes can arise in many aspects of life, from contract disagreements to business disputes and property conflicts. When facing a legal dispute, having skilled litigators on your side can make all the difference. At Nugent & Bryant, our experienced Connecticut civil litigation lawyers advocate for individuals and businesses facing legal challenges.

We take a strategic, results-driven approach to every case, whether it involves a breach of contract, fraud, landlord-tenant dispute, or business litigation. When you work with us, you can expect our full attention and dedicated representation. Reach out to Nugent & Bryant today for a free consultation to discuss your legal options.

When you seek medical care, you trust that doctors and healthcare providers will act in your best interests. Unfortunately, medical negligence happens, and when it does, it can lead to serious injuries, worsened health conditions, or even wrongful death. If you or a loved one has suffered due to medical malpractice, our New Haven medical malpractice attorneys are here to help you hold negligent medical professionals accountable.

Medical malpractice can take many forms, including misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication errors, and birth injuries. These cases require extensive investigation to prove that a healthcare provider’s actions fell below the accepted standard of care. Our team collaborates with medical experts to build strong cases that stand up to insurance companies and hospital legal teams. Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your case.

Pedestrian accidents frequently result in devastating injuries due to the significant vulnerability of people on foot when struck by vehicles weighing thousands of pounds. At Nugent & Bryant, we understand the unique challenges pedestrian accident victims face, from severe physical trauma to challenging interactions with insurance companies that may attempt to shift blame to the pedestrian. Our attorneys investigate these accidents thoroughly, examining crosswalk conditions, traffic signal timing, visibility factors, and driver behavior to establish liability and counter common defense arguments about pedestrian responsibility.

Recovery from pedestrian accidents often involves extensive medical treatment, rehabilitation, and significant time away from work or normal activities. We have successfully represented pedestrians injured in crosswalk incidents, parking lot accidents, roadside collisions, and hit-and-run scenarios throughout Connecticut. Our trial experience enables us to effectively present evidence of driver negligence while seeking full compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and permanent disabilities. We handle these serious cases with determination and personal attention, recognizing the profound impact these accidents have on victims and their families.

Manufacturers, designers, and retailers have a responsibility to ensure that the products they sell are safe for consumers. When they fail to do so, they must be held accountable. At Nugent & Bryant, our New Haven product liability lawyers fight for consumers who have been injured due to unsafe consumer goods, defective medical devices, faulty vehicles, dangerous pharmaceuticals and more.

Our legal team has the resources and experience to take on large corporations and their insurance companies. We aggressively pursue claims against negligent companies, seeking compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, permanent disabilities, and pain and suffering. If you’ve suffered injuries due to a defective product, let us advocate for you. Contact us today for a free consultation to learn how we can help.

Spinal cord injuries often result in paralysis, loss of sensation, and chronic pain that permanently alters independence. We work with specialists and life-care planners to document the full spectrum of needs, from immediate treatment to lifetime care requirements, home modifications, assistive technology, and therapy programs for maximizing recovery.

We’ve represented clients with paraplegia, quadriplegia, and incomplete spinal injuries from various accidents. Our trial experience helps us demonstrate not just economic impact but also profound personal losses to mobility, bodily functions, career opportunities, and relationships while securing substantial resources for future well-being.

Victims of truck accidents often suffer life-changing injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and severe fractures. If you or a loved one has been injured in a tractor-trailer accident, you need a legal team with the experience and resources to take on large trucking companies and their insurers. Our New Haven truck accident lawyers have extensive experience handling complex tractor-trailer accident claims. victims receive the justice and compensation they deserve.

At Nugent & Bryant, we fight aggressively to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost income, disability, and pain and suffering. We’re here to help you get through this difficult time and come out the other side with the resources you need to make a full recovery. Contact our firm today for a free consultation to learn about our experience, our approach, and our ability to make a difference in your case.

At Nugent & Bryant, we understand that no amount of compensation can replace the loss of a loved one, but we hope you consider pursuing a wrongful death claim that can help provide financial security and a sense of justice for your family. Our lawyers are committed to holding negligent individuals, companies, and institutions accountable for their actions.

With over 30 years of experience in complex injury litigation, Nugent & Bryant takes a personalized approach to every wrongful death case. We limit the number of cases we accept so that each client receives the attention and dedication they deserve. If your family has suffered a tragic loss due to negligence, contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your legal options.