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.