Learn More About Car Accident Litigation in Oxford, Connecticut

Advertisement
Oxford is a town located in western New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 9,821 at the 2000 Census. There are several areas in Oxford: Quaker Farms, Riverside and Oxford Center. Oxford belongs to the Naugatuck Valley Economic Development Region and the Central Naugatuck Valley Planning Area. Oxford used to be a very rural town with a moderate farming population. However, a University of Connecticut development study spanning 1985-2006 showed Oxford had the largest increase of development by percentage, growing 62% during that time. The Central Naugatuck Valley Office of the Council of Governments' spokesperson stated upon learning of the development study expressed concern that heavy development could result in flooding. The town had 47 working farms as of 2007. Out of all the 269 ZIP codes in Connecticut, the one for Oxford ranked 27th largest in terms of the number of working farms.

Car Accident Litigation Lawyers In Oxford Connecticut

Advertisement

What is car accident litigation?

Car accidents are cases involving people who have suffered an injury in a traffic accident for which another driver may be at fault. A traffic collision may affect other vehicles, their occupants, and pedestrians, animals and may result in injury, property damage and/or death. A number of factors contribute to the risk of collision including; vehicle design, speed of operation, road design, and driver impairment. People who are injured in automobile accidents may be compensated for their injury, lost income, and pain and suffering.

Answers to car accident litigation issues in Connecticut

Who is at fault in an automobile accident?

Automobile col­lisions are tort claims that normally involve some careless or reck­less act by one driver resulting...

Will a lawyer work to get paid only if he or she wins?

In certain kinds of cases, lawyers charge what is called a contingency fee. Instead of billing by the hour, the...

When should a collision be litigated?

Not every collision will result in litigation. Where nobody is injured or injuries are minor, it may be possible to...

When should a collision with a large truck be litigated?

Large commercial vehicles and eighteen-wheelers pose a significant hazard to most other vehicles on the road, due to...

What steps should I take if I am involved in a collision?

Automobile accidents are often serious. Whiplash, joint, bone, and muscle injuries, head and brain injury, and...

What should I do in case of a roll over accident?

In a crash, the higher lift, stiff framework and steel-panel construction of SUVs can overpower the crash...

What can I do if I was involved in an accident with a train?

Train accident injuries are not limited to catastrophic events such as train collisions. Trains are federally...

What should I do if a loved one has sustained a traumatic brain injury?

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a complex injury with a broad spectrum of symptoms and disabilities. The impact on a...

What do I do about a severe burn injury?

Burn injuries have recently reached epidemic proportions, with 2.4 million such injuries reported each year with at...

What kinds of compensation can I get if I have been injured in an accident and my lifestyle has been affected?

Depending on the details of your case, you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, and...