How Long Does It Take to Settle a Personal Injury Claim?

The recipient of a juris doctor from Suffolk University Law School, attorney Louis Rubano draws upon more than two decades of legal experience in his role as a partner at Webber and Rubano in Wallingford, Connecticut. Louis Rubano is a personal injury trial attorney and has garnered more than $200 million in combined settlements for his clients since 1998.

Settling personal injury claims can take up to 5 years depending on a variety of factors, including the complexity of the case and the willingness of the plaintiff to wait for a better result. Straight-forward cases, such as car accidents involving a rear-end collision, can be settled relatively quickly, as it's unlikely there will be disputed facts and supporting documents are readily available. Injuries in which facts are disputed can require discovery hearings and other reports that take several years.

Insurance companies generally offer low settlements in an attempt to resolve cases quickly. Holding out for a larger settlement or taking the case to court can result in higher settlements for the plaintiff. Another factor affecting the length of time to settle a personal injury claim is the severity of the injury. Cases involving chronic pain or other disabling injuries typically take much longer to settle than soft tissue injury claims

Boston Red Sox’s Recovery from 2020 Season Depends on Better Pitching

Rated a Super Lawyer in New England in 2015 through 2019, attorney Louis Rubano focuses on personal injury cases for the firm of Webber and Rubano. An attorney since 1998, Louis Rubano is also a baseball fan who roots for the Boston Red Sox. After taking two World Series in the past decade, fans hope the team will bounce back from a dismal 24-36 season in 2020.

Two of the team’s key pitchers, Chris Sale and Eduardo Rodriguez, were sidelined in 2020 for health reasons. Sale underwent Tommy John surgery, a procedure addressing damage to an elbow tendon which is named for the former Los Angeles Dodgers hurler. Full recovery takes 14 to 15 months, so Sale will miss April’s season start, but should be ready by summer. He has been throwing since September at his Florida home.

Rodriguez was a casualty of one of COVID-19’s complications - myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle that can lead to arrhythmias. Rehabilitation in Rodriguez’ case is complicated, but he is expected to be ready by opening day.

Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom acknowledges that more will be needed than the return of Sale and Rodriguez. The team has no returning pitchers with 10 or more starts. The Sox may have to resort to using openers - pitchers who only pitch the first one or two innings.

CBA Promotes Legal Diversity and Inclusion in Connecticut

The founder and a partner of Webber and Rubano, Louis Rubano is an accomplished personal injury attorney with experience dealing with a wide variety of legal matters. With a juris doctor from Suffolk University Law School, Louis Rubano augments his work as an attorney through membership with multiple professional associations including the Connecticut Bar Association.

The Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) is a membership organization that brings together legal professionals with an aim to advance the legal profession as well as enhance law and justice. CBA organizes diversity and inclusion summits that seek to promote professional development as well as empower leaders in the legal field with an aim of ensuring Connecticut has a diverse and inclusive bar. Through panel discussions and collaborative workshops, members gain sufficient knowledge and inspiration to propel their organizations toward positive transformations that will ensure diversity and inclusion become a reality in Connecticut.

Past diversity and inclusion summits have addressed key issues such as the need to put in place effective organizational changes that foster an inclusive environment and promoting mentoring relationships. Other key discussions at summits have evaluated data collected from CBA Pledge and Plan Signatories covering diversity within the legal profession in Connecticut.

 

Connecticut's Rules on Personal Injury Lawsuits

Based in Wallingford, Connecticut, Louis Rubano is an experienced attorney and an owner and partner at Webber and Rubano. In addition to court appearances, he manages the firm’s staff and mentors the associate lawyers. Over the course of his career, attorney Louis Rubano has handled more than 1,600 personal injury cases.

Individuals should familiarize themselves with a few particular aspects of personal injury law in the state of Connecticut prior to pursuing litigation. To begin, the statue of limitations for personal injury cases is two years, meaning the lawsuit must be filed within 24 months of the date on which the injury incurred. However, a number of related standards must also be followed. For example, if an individual feels the government is responsible for injuries incurred, they should file their lawsuit as soon as possible, as state and federal lawsuits carry a number of additional deadlines and requirements.

Comparative fault is another important subject in regards to personal injury law. In Connecticut, a plaintiff can be found to have 40 percent fault for an injury, for instance, and still receive 40 percent of the settlement or judgement. Once a plaintiff’s share of fault is determined to exceed 50 percent, they are no longer entitled to recovery.

These and other complex matters must be considered prior to and throughout a personal injury lawsuit. Individuals are strongly advised to discuss their issues with an experienced personal injury lawyer.

Conditions Covered under Connecticut Dog Bite Statute

Following more than a decade as an attorney with the New Haven law firm Lynch Traub Keefe and Errante, Louis Rubano went on to found his own practice. Louis Rubano is an experienced personal injury attorney and has represented thousands of clients who have been injured due to another’s negligence.

Since Connecticut is a strict liability state, dog owners are completely responsible for any damages or injuries caused by their pet. While the statute is often referred to as the “dog bite law,” the law actually includes other types of injuries. For example, dogs can engage in behaviors such as jumping or lunging that can cause a person to fall down or scare and injure another animal.

As defined by the law, if a person is injured because of the actions of a dog off-leash in a public place, the owner may be liable for any related medical expenses. Owners may also be liable for any property damage caused by their dog. In very limited circumstances, owners may be exempt from responsibility. The owner is not liable for any injuries arising from provoking a dog or breaking into a property. 

The Red Sox’ 2004 Championship That Broke an 86-Year Curse

Based in Connecticut, Louis Rubano is a personal injury attorney who leads a high-profile litigation firm focused on meeting the needs of personal injury clients. An avid sports fan, Louis Rubano follows the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL and enjoys watching Boston Red Sox games with his son.

One of the most momentous events in Red Sox history took place in 2004, when the “Bosox” won their first World Series since 1918. For decades, the team had been living under the “Curse of the Bambino.” This was said to have occurred in 1920, when owner Harry Frazee sold ace pitcher Babe Ruth, aka “the Bambino,” to the New York Yankees for $125,000 and a $300,000 loan. Up to that point, the fortunes of the teams had been unequal, with Boston having achieved five championships and the Yankees none.

Following the trade, New York earned a record 26 championships, while Boston had only near misses to show for their great teams. Major regrets among diehard fans included giving up the lead in the eighth inning of Game 7 of the 1946 World Series, as well as a game ending error in Game 6 of the 1986 series that ultimately cost the Red Sox the ring.

The 2004 postseason offered extreme drama in the American League Championship Series, when Boston overcame a three game deficit against their arch rival Yankees to take the series. By contrast, the World Series was an all-Boston affair powered by offensive threats such as Johnny Damon and Trot Nixon, and pitchers such as Derek Lowe. It ended with a four game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals that finally broke the spell of an 86-year “curse."