Farmington & Avon Car Accident Lawyer

Hurt in a crash on Route 4, Route 10 or Route 44? Attorney James F. Aspell has helped injured people from his Farmington office for more than 30 years. When you call, you talk to Jim, not a call center.

Call 860-523-8783 for a free consultation. There is no fee if we don't win

A local lawyer for local crashes

The big statewide firms advertise everywhere. We work here. We know these roads, the local police departments that write the crash reports, and the medical providers in the area who treat our clients. That local knowledge matters when we rebuild how a crash happened and prove what it cost you.

Where crashes happen in Farmington and Avon

Most of the crashes we see happen on a handful of busy roads:

  • Route 4 (Farmington Avenue). Heavy traffic between I-84, UConn Health and Unionville, with constant turns in and out of offices and plazas. Rear-end and left-turn crashes are common.
  • Route 10. A busy north–south road through Farmington and Avon, with school traffic, shopping centers and many signaled intersections.
  • Route 44 in Avon. The commercial strip through Avon center and the steep grade over Avon Mountain toward West Hartford. Speed, sudden stops and truck traffic all play a part.
  • Route 177. A two-lane road linking Plainville, Unionville and Avon, with curves, narrow shoulders and cyclists.
  • I-84 in Farmington. Merging traffic at the interchanges, rush-hour backups near Westfarms and UConn Health, and highway-speed rear-end collisions.

Wherever your crash happened, we gather the police report, scene photos, video, witness statements and medical records quickly, before evidence disappears.

Hurt while driving for work? You may have two claims

Many crashes in our area involve people on the job: delivery drivers, contractors driving between job sites, home health aides and nurses traveling between patients, and sales reps on the road. If you were injured while working, you may have two separate claims:

  1. A workers' compensation claim. It pays medical bills and part of your lost wages, no matter who caused the crash.
  2. A personal injury claim against the at-fault driver. It can cover pain and suffering and the losses workers' comp does not pay.

These two claims affect each other. The workers' comp insurer usually has a right to be repaid from the injury settlement. The deadlines are different. How the two cases are settled together decides how much money ends up in your pocket.

Most injury firms are strong on one side and refer out the other. Attorney Aspell is [board-certified in workers' compensation law], one of very few lawyers in Connecticut with that credential, and he handles both claims under one roof.

A note on commuting: an ordinary drive to and from work is usually not covered by workers' comp. Driving between job sites, running an errand for your employer, or driving as part of your job often is. If you are not sure which applies to you, call us.

What to do after a car accident

  1. Call 911 and make sure a police report is filed.
  2. Get medical care the same day, even if you feel fine. Some injuries show up later.
  3. Take photos of the vehicles, the scene and your injuries. Get witness names and numbers.
  4. If you were working, tell your employer in writing.
  5. Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance company before you talk to a lawyer.
  6. Call us at 860-523-8783.

Connecticut deadlines you should know

  • Lawsuits: You generally have two years from the crash to file a lawsuit for your injuries.
  • Workers' comp: Written notice of a claim is generally due within one year of the injury.
  • Shared fault: Connecticut lets you recover if you were not more than 50% at fault. Your award is reduced by your share of the blame.
  • Crashes involving a town or the state: Special notice rules can apply, with much shorter deadlines.

These are general rules, not legal advice for your case. Call us so you do not miss a deadline.

Why injured people in Farmington and Avon call Aspell

  • You work with Attorney Aspell directly, from your first call to the end of your case.
  • Local and established. Our office is in Farmington, and we have served this community for decades.
  • Recognized experience. Super Lawyers honoree and [board-certified in workers' compensation law].
  • No cost to talk. Your consultation is free. [We are paid only if we recover money for you.]

Talk to a Farmington car accident lawyer today

We represent people hurt in crashes in Farmington, Unionville, Avon, Canton, Burlington, Simsbury, West Hartford, Plainville and New Britain.

Call 860-523-8783 or fill out the form below. We will tell you what your case is worth fighting for, and what to do next.

James F. Aspell, P.C. · 50 Stanford Dr., 2nd Floor  Farmington, CT · 860-523-87