Andrew J. Pianka | Seymour Personal Injury Lawyer

I represented a woman who was injured in a store. The store refused to help her with the medical bills and even denied she was shopping in the store at the time of the incident. Unfortunately, her injuries required surgery. To further complicate her situation, the surgery resulted in a MRSA infection which caused significant damage and further surgery. We worked with her through the treatment process to make sure she received all of the treatment she needed. She is now back to being active on her feet and enjoying life. In addition, the store, prior to trial, settled with my client paying a sizeable sum which has made a tremendous difference in her life.

By listening to my clients and providing answers in plain language; by being available to client any time they need help; by giving clients a straight answer, even if it may not be what they want to hear; and by word-of-mouth advertising.

Someone who will listen to the issues and give them a straight answer even if it's not what they would like to hear; someone with the knowledge and experience to handle the case and the wisdom to know when it should be referred to someone with greater experience in a particular area.

Over my 20 years of practicing law, I have developed relationships with many of the local doctors, banks, other attorneys, and clients which helps to get things done throughout my practice.

In a free phone consultation, I can let a client know about specific statute timeframes, notices to be issued, and what basic elements make up a cause of action.

What I need in a free phone consultation is the date of injury so I can tell the client if there is still time to file a lawsuit or if that timeframe has passed.

I don't rush to settle cases, but instead try to insure that my clients get all of the medical treatment they need. This also helps in evaluating what a case is truly worth.

The most rewarding aspect of my job is helping people navigate through the legal maze which can be very confusing for most.

My other interests include woodworking and gardening.

I am involved in the Oxford Lion's Club.

• Member | Connecticut State Bar Association
  Member | New York State Bar Association
  Member | Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association

• Graduated with a Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, in December 1995 from the Quinnipiac College School of Law.

• Verdicts/Settlements
  $4,100,000 - Traumatic Brain Injury – Motor vehicle vs. pedestrian accident - Mother of two struck by a drunk driver. $2,706,770 - Wrongful Death - Pedestrian killed by hit and run driver. $1,475,000- Traumatic Brain Injury - Assault on a man leaving a bar. Action against the establishment for Dram Shop and failure to provide adequate security.

• Author: "The Probate Courts Power to Probe You," The Connecticut Probate Law Journal, Vol. 10, No. 1. Member: Oxford Connecticut Lions Club, 2000—; Waterbury Exchange Club, 2001-2003; Oxford Lions Club.

 Evening and weekend appointments are available.

• About | Andrew J. Pianka