If you are injured anywhere in Connecticut, because someone did something wrong, Vishno Law Firm will help guide you through the claim process. If you were injured by a car, truck, tractor-trailer, boat or watercraft, motorcycle, bicycle or other moving vehicle, or as a result of some problem with a building, walkway, staircase, deck collapse, slippery condition or other property defect, a defective product, medical device, medication, or actions by a person or company that caused your losses, you need to know your rights, and obligations. You probably also need help dealing with property damage, medical bills, and insurance questions. Knowing your rights will ensure that you are both fully protected, and properly compensated for your injuries, lost wages, medical expenses and other damages suffered as a result of another person’s negligent actions.

When you are injured because someone was “negligent” (failed to use reasonable care under the circumstances), you are entitled to be compensated for your personal injuries, financial losses, and the change in how you are able to enjoy your life. But how much is your case worth? What happens if the other person has no insurance? Who pays for your property damage and medical bills? What if you signed a liability waiver? To maximize your ability to get full compensation, you should work with an experienced personal injury law firm like Vishno Law Firm. Vishno Law Firm, and Attorney Jeremy Vishno have been helping injury victims since 1990. In representing individuals in their claims for personal injuries, Attorney Vishno and Vishno Law Firm’s staff of paralegals will aggressively and compassionately manage your case, from start to finish. And, while most claims can be settled without the need to have a jury trial, your case will be ready for trial if needed. Offices in New Haven and Fairfield make appointments easy for most clients. If you cannot get to our offices, we will come to you, whether at home, at the hospital or a rehabilitation/extended care facility. All consultations for personal injury representation are free of charge, and no legal fees are due unless a recovery is made on your behalf.

A brief sample of the types of claims Vishno Law Firm handles include:

• Injuries on the Road:
  • Car, Motorcycle, Truck & Tractor Trailer, Bicycle, School Bus, Bus, Taxi, ATV, Pedestrian Struck by Motor Vehicle, Unsafe Loads-Material Falling from Vehicle, Defectively Designed or Maintained Roads, Uninsured Motorist Claims (responsible driver/owner is uninsured, or does not have enough insurance).


• Injuries on the Water:
  • Boating Accidents, Watercraft Accidents (jet-ski, wave-runner, etc.), Negligent Supervision at Pool or Beach, Defective Pool, Diving Board or Pool Decking, Failure to have Defibrillator, shallow diving well or area, lack of trained lifeguards, lack of pool fencing or alarm


• Defective products:
  • Defectively Designed, Manufactured or Assembled Toys, Bicycles, Tools, Boats, Decks, Pools, Medical Devices, Prostheses, Electronics, Tires, Cars, Airbags


• Defective Property:
  • Slip, Trip or Fall on Ice, Snow, Water, Cleaning Solution, Produce at Grocery Stores, Restaurants or other Commercial Facilities, Cracked Sidewalks, Driveways, Walkways, Falling Construction Materials, Sand Left on Road or Construction Site, Collapse of Deck , Roof, Floor, Fence, lack of handrails, slippery stair treads, lack of safety features in hotels


• Dog & Pet Claims:
  • ( Claims under this heading include all pets) Dog Bite, Dog Charges at Bicycle or Runner, Dog Knocks Child to Ground, Snake Bite, Bird Attacks, Horse Kicks


• Recreational Injury:
  • Defective Design of Sports Facility, Negligent Supervision, Failure to Train Coaches, Defective Facility-Lack of or Insufficient Safety Features, No Foam Protection of Poles, Stands Too Close to Playing Surface, Failure to Provide Proper Safety Instruction, Safety Equipment or Safety Apparel, Provision of Improper Horse to Rider, Pool Injuries-Failure to Supervise or Train Lifeguard, Unsafe Pool Set-up-Shallow Diving Well, Improper Technique by Personal Trainer, Healthclub injuries


• Negligent Security:
  • Assault of Patient at Hospital or Healthcare Facility, Sexual Assault on Commercial Property or Hospital/Healthcare Facility, Negligent Hiring, Supervision or Training of Security Guard or other Employee


• Healthcare/Daycare Facilities:
  • Child Injured at Daycare, Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect of Patient, Elder Abuse, Failure to Report Abuse or Injury


• Pharmacy Claims:
  • Mis-filled Prescription, Failure to Warn, Failure to Note Drug Interactions


• Bar Liability:
  • Sale to Drunk Patron Leads to Car Crash (Dram Shop), Failure to Provide Security (Bouncers), Failure to Control Rowdy or Drunk Bar Patron, Failure to Properly Train or Supervise Staff, Including Security, Negligent Hiring


• Wrongful Death:
  • Truck v. Car, Car v. Pedestrian, Mis-filled Prescription, Work-place Explosion


• Brain Injury:
  • Traumatic Brain Injury or Mild Traumatic Brain Injury from fall down, car, truck, motorcycle or other accident, whiplash, closed head injury, concussion, sub-dural hematoma, spinal cord injury, post-traumatic headaches, migraines from trauma Professional


• Negligence:
  • Medical Malpractice, Dental Malpractice, Healthcare Facility Negligence, Pharmacy Liability, Psychotherapy or Psychiatry Malpractice, Failure to Properly Diagnose or Treat, Pressure or Bed Sores, Staph Infection, Failure to Prevent Stroke


• Municipal Liability:
  • Defective Road, Street, Highway, Sidewalk, Municipal Building, Injuries at School or on School Trips, or while Engaged in School Sports Program, Police Abuse, Excessive Force, Police High Speed Chase, Failure to Follow Protocol

There are many more types and areas of injury and civil litigation for which the firm will accept representation.