Slager Madry LLC’s lawyers handle serious injury cases arising from criminal acts, including assaults, sexual assaults, and other violent crimes, in Stamford and throughout the state. Most of these cases focus on institutions that cultivate or permit a dangerous situation. Many serious crimes are preventable if institutions use reasonable care to provide safe conditions.

Injuries caused by violent criminal acts often are the result of negligence, where crimes could have been easily prevented by taking a few basic steps. Institutions that provide childcare and programming, for example, are expected to follow commonly accepted safety standards to ensure children have safe experiences.  Similarly, retail and commercial building landlords and managers are required to provide tenants with a reasonably safe area for tenants, visitors, and customers.

Slager Madry attorneys represent many people who are injured by serious crimes.  A few examples include:

  • Successfully pursuing the civil case against Yale University for the family of Annie Le, the Yale Ph.D. student who was murdered by a co-worker in her Yale campus laboratory
  • Successful representation of numerous children in claims against schools, churches and treatment centers, where children were sexually assaulted at school by teachers, aides, or peers.  These cases have involved public, private, and boarding schools throughout Connecticut.
  • Representing the survivor of the notorious strangulation and assault at the Willow Springs Condominium Complex in New Milford, CT, where unsafe conditions were allowed to exist at the complex, leading to an intruder to illegally entering her condominium unit.
  • Pursuing claims against a national hotel chain on behalf of mother and her children who were violently attacked and assaulted in the family vehicle while it was parked in the parking garage of a local hotel

Paul Slager was one of the first attorneys to achieve a multi-million dollar jury verdict against Boy Scouts of America. In that case, Mr. Slager represented a survivor of child sexual abuse in a Connecticut jury trial, presenting the jury with an novel legal theory against Boy Scouts of America that had never before been tested at trial. The case resulted a record-setting jury verdict and judgment more than $12 million. The verdict stunned many observers across the country. Other lawyers across the country took careful note and adopted the same theory in a number of new cases, which finally exposed the terrible fact that the Boy Scouts had decades of knowledge of widespread sexual abuse in scouting, yet did little to stop it. Eventually, the Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy, creating the largest sexual abuse settlement fund in United States history.

Many criminal acts do not result in civil liability. Not every serious crime is preventable by reasonable care, but many are. The attorneys at Slager Madry can investigate and advise you whether the injuries you or your loved one suffered from a criminal act should have been avoided and, if so, whether you can pursue legal claims.

You Could Recover Compensation After a Serious Crime in Stamford

If you have suffered serious injuries as a result of a preventable crime in Stamford or another part of Connecticut, you could be entitled to a wide range of financial compensation. These awards are designed to cover your financial, emotional, and physical losses. Some of the damages that may be available include the following:

Pain and Suffering

Catastrophic injuries from criminal acts usually bring immense physical and emotional pain. Although no two people experience pain exactly the same, the courts can award damages based on the extent of your suffering. Our firm can show a judge or jury how your pain impacts your quality of life.

Medical and Counseling Bills

If your case is successful, you could recover compensation based on the cost of your medical care. With serious injuries, these expenses may not only be significant, but they could also continue for years to come. You could recoup the cost of surgical procedures, hospitalization, or physical therapy.

Lost Wages

One of the frustrating parts of suffering a major injury is that you could be forced to miss work. Suddenly, losing your primary source of income can throw your financial situation into distress—especially if you are also saddled with major medical bills. With the help of our team, you could be entitled to recover damages based on your past and future lost wages. If you are permanently disabled, you could be entitled to compensation for the wages you would have earned throughout the rest of your life. 

Loss of Life

Connecticut law permits people to claim compensation for the loss of life caused by the carelessness of another, including the death itself, the loss of the enjoyment of life’s activities, and the decedent’s lost income.  Our law also recognizes that serious injuries and death of a loved one impacts the surviving spouse.  As a result, Connecticut law permits surviving spouses to make claims for injuries the surviving spouse has suffered because of the injuries or death of a husband or wife.

Disfigurement

Serious injuries caused by criminal acts can result in permanent scarring or the loss of certain body parts or functions. There is both a physical and an emotional toll that comes with this type of permanent loss. Much like your pain and suffering, you could be entitled to damages based on how your life has been impacted by your disfigurement or loss of limb. 

How Slager Madry Can Help

There are many reasons why relying on the skill and experience of an lawyer who handles civil cases arising from criminal ats at Slager Madry LLC is important. The cases are complex, and the defendants and their insurance companies typically have the resources to fight back. An attorney on your side can help even the odds. Slager Madry LLC can provide you with the same high caliber lawyer that multi-million-dollar companies can access

Our lawyers are experienced in handling complicated events involving catastrophic injuries. We will deal with every aspect of your case from start to finish, ensuring you have an advocate who always puts your interests first. Some of the ways we can help include:

Investigating Your Situation

Before you can negotiate a settlement or file a lawsuit, you will need a clear understanding of how the crime happened, and whether it was preventable by reasonable care. A Slager Madry LLC lawyer who handles civil cases related to criminal acts will carefully review the facts, starting with the investigation reports. We will review available videos and talk to witnesses, all with two goals in mind: identifying the at-fault parties and determining the extent of your losses.

Gathering Records

Building a case for negligence requires stacks of documents, and a Slager Madry LLC lawyer who handles explosion and fire case can help you gather them. This includes everything from your medical records to reports related to any investigation of the events.  

Identifying Your Damages

Another important part of any civil case related to a crime is determining the types of damages you have suffered. It is impossible to guarantee a specific outcome or predict what a settlement offer might include, but our attorneys can help you understand the types of damages that might be available.

Negotiating with the Insurance Company

Settlement offers sometime happen in these cases, but that does not mean they are worth accepting. Our firm can negotiate with the insurance company and advise you on what is fair and reasonable. It will always be your decision whether to settle your case or not, but we will provide you with all the information you need to make the right choice.

Taking Your Case to Trial When Needed

Our goal is to secure a fair settlement without the need for you to ever set foot in a courtroom. While many cases play out this way, there is always the potential that yours could go to trial. We prepare every case we take for trial and will ensure you are prepared while continuously being open to the possibility of a settlement until the last available moment.

You Have Limited Time to Pursue Legal Action

You or your child may have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit after being hurt by a crime, but this opportunity will not last forever. The statute of limitations, the legal deadline that applies to most lawsuits, governs your case. If you wait too long to file, you could miss out on your chance to recover damages.

In general, if a claim is based on negligence, you have two years from the date of the accident to file your lawsuit. This period is longer for cases involving sexual assault and exploitation of minor victims. There are a few exceptions that can increase or decrease the amount of time you have to act, so it is important you seek advice from a qualified attorney experienced in this area to avoid forfeiting your ability to seek compensation.

If you miss this deadline to file your lawsuit, the court can permanently bar you from recovering compensation in the future. You would be wise to have a Slager Madry LLC lawyer who handles civil cases for victims of crimes make sure you comply with this time limit.

Reach Out to a Slager Madry LLC Lawyer Who Handles Civil Cases from Crimes Today

Criminal acts have the potential to change the course of your life forever. While no amount of money can ever turn back the clock or undo your severe injuries, it can provide you with the resources you need to regain your quality of life. A settlement could pay for your medical bills, compensate you for your pain, and replace your lost income. At Slager Madry LLC, we understand what is at stake in such a situation. Let a Slager Madry LLC lawyer who handles civil cases arising from sexual assault and other criminal acts help you pursue justice. Contact us today for a free consultation.