The Law Offices of Douglas M. Bushman Attorney works for clients suffering from personal injuries and clients that have lost loved ones in incidents throughout Connecticut.
;Attorney Bushman is a former Police Officer and Emergency Medical Technician. Mr. Bushman worked as an EMT for many years dealing with accident victims.
Is it Required that you have to hire a Lawyer?
Consulting with a personal injury lawyer can mean the difference between obtaining a successful result in a a personal injury case and missing out on the compensation a legitimate victim deserves. The law of the United States does not require the victim or the defendant in a personal injury case to be represented by an attorney in a court of law. In fact, both parties can represent themselves in a court of law so long as they know and understand the procedures and processes of appearing in court for a personal injury case. Just because a person decides to represent themselves, it doesn’t mean that the court will be lenient or give that person special treatment when in court.
How a Personal Injury Lawyer can Help You
As with any legal case that requires extensive research, knowing the most recent laws, and understanding the deadlines associated with all of the paperwork involved, anyone involved in a personal injury case should consult with a lawyer to help with the process. A personal injury lawyer will be up to date on all of the changes regarding personal injury law and how the changes affect a person’s specific case. Finding a personal injury lawyer can be a difficult and time consuming one but can mean the difference between a successful case and one that results in tons of fees and penalties.
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The following items should be discussed or answered when prior to making a decision as to which personal injury lawyer should be hired:
- The client must feel confident in the lawyer that he or she will help them get the most compensation possible.
- The client must also feel supported by the advice that the lawyer gives them regarding their personal injury case.
- The lawyer should have a certain amount of experience with personal injury law.
- The client should compare the costs of a variety of different lawyers but should not use the cost as the main deciding factor.
- Does the lawyer belong to any special organizations?
- Does the lawyer have experience with personal injury cases?
- Does the lawyer have experienced with settling out of court?
- Does the suspect get along with the lawyer?
- Does the lawyer make the suspect feel comfortable when he or she is in his or her presence?
The Consultation Process
Your consultation with the law firm of Douglas M. Bushman will also include the lawyer offering his or her thoughts regarding the case. For instance, the lawyer will be able to determine whether or not the case can win in court, whether or not the lawyer can get the judge to drop the charges, whether or not the lawyer will be able to reach a plea deal with the other party’s attorney and/or insurance representative. During the consultation we will be able to outline to the prospective client how he or she will prepare a defense for the case in order to win a structured settlement
Whether your case involves a car accident, premises liability, nursing home negligence, or any other type of personal injury case, we have the experience necessary to maximize your rights and compensation.
The law firm of Douglas M. Bushman has years of experience representing those individuals and family members of individuals that have been seriously injured as a result of the negligent or wrongful acts of another. We wish to put our clients at ease during this trying time in their lives. We do this by assuring clients of our promise to provide the best representation in their Personal Injury case and then delivering completely on our commitment.
We represent those who have been involved in automobile, trucking, and boating accidents, pedestrian injuries, consumer injuries including slips and falls, animal and dog bites, and many other distressing injuries and accidents as well as wrongful deaths. We examine the facts of each case carefully in order to create a tailor-made defense designed to attain a favorable outcome.
Call the law firm of Douglas M. Bushman for your free consultation (860) 412-0235
