What Should I Do Immediately After a Car Accident in Connecticut? - Dan Petroskey
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From DeFronzo & Petroskey, P.C. - What Should I Do Immediately After a Car Accident in Connecticut? walks through the practical steps drivers should take after a crash, from checking for injuries and calling 911 to exchanging information with other drivers and moving vehicles safely out of traffic. The episode covers what Connecticut law requires under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-224, when police reports are needed, and how a state crash report differs from decisions about civil fault. Listeners will also learn what to photograph at the scene, why prompt medical evaluation matters even when symptoms seem minor, and why statements to the other driver or an insurer should stay factual and cautious.
The discussion also explains filing deadlines for Connecticut car accident injury lawsuits, including the two-year period and the outside three-year limit, along with how claims involving a government entity or other special circumstances may follow different rules. It addresses uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, including Connecticut's minimum UM/UIM requirements, and how conversion coverage differs from standard UIM coverage when other payments are involved. These issues can shape both the timing and value of a claim following a crash in Waterbury or the surrounding New Haven County area.
Dan Petroskey of DeFronzo & Petroskey, P.C. represents injured drivers throughout Waterbury and New Haven County, handling matters involving motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall cases, premises liability, and dog bites. Dan earned his Bachelor of Arts in History from Colby College and his Juris Doctor from Albany Law School, and he was admitted to practice in Connecticut and New York. Best Lawyers has recognized him in the Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs category, and he was selected to the Super Lawyers list from 2023 through 2026, reflecting his continued work representing injured plaintiffs in the Waterbury area.
Listeners facing a car accident claim in Connecticut can call DeFronzo & Petroskey, P.C. at (203) 756-7408 to schedule a consultation. The firm's office is located at 255 Bank St #2b, Waterbury, CT 06702, serving injured drivers across Waterbury and New Haven County. This episode offers a clear starting point for understanding police reporting duties, evidence preservation, insurance communications, and filing deadlines that may affect a Connecticut car accident claim.
DeFronzo & Petroskey, P.C.
255 Bank St # 2b, Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 756-7408