Connecticut
Truck Accident Lawyer

I have handled cases across the country. I am licensed in several states, and have local counsel in many states who I trust and work with closely. Select your state to learn more:



Helping truck accident victims is my life's work. I work tirelessly to see that my clients receive the maximum compensation for their loss.

Contact me at 1 (800) 628-4500 for a free consultation

Or contact me online. All information is kept confidential. I will not accept a case in a state where I'm not ethically permitted under the circumstances.

Connecticut

Are you looking for a Connecticut truck accident attorney? When handling cases in Connecticut, I work with local counsel so that my clients can get the benefits of my knowledge of trucking law, while working alongside a Connecticut lawyer. When I join a local attorney as co-counsel, it doesn't cost the client a penny more. Trials can be the best way to maximize rewards. I spend a lot of time in the courtroom and if you want me to, I will take your case all the way. Contact me for a free consultation.


Speaking Engagements

I regularly engage in continuing legal education presentations around the country, including the following events in or near Connecticut:

  • Railroad Law section of ATLA, Boston (July 5, 2004)
    Topic: Representing The Train Crew Against The Railroad And The Trucking Company
  • American Association for Justice National Convention, New York (July 11, 2011)
    Topic: Persuasion At Trial From Aristotle To fMRI


Connecticut Trucking Laws

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Title 49, Parts 350-399) govern all vehicles engaged in interstate traffic.

There are some situations where a tractor-trailer or other commercial motor vehicle is involved in only intrastate travel. For example, an appliance store in Stanford may own a truck that only makes in-state deliveries.

The Connecticut Department of Public Safety has adopted Title 49, Parts 382, 383, 384, 390, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, and 399 of the federal regulations.

For an overview of laws that affect trucks operating only in Connecticut, visit our Connecticut Trucking Laws page.

 

For Lawyers

Your truck accident case may be larger than you think. My experience often enables me to maximize awards, well beyond what the co-counsel originally expected. My book Litigating Truck Accident Cases, published by West Publishing, is considered the definitive work on handling truck accident cases. Contact me if you are seeking co-counsel on your case.


Incidents

Fatal Truck Accidents: 24 per year
Non-Fatal Truck Accidents: 952 per year
Accident Locales: 50%(Rural), 50%(Urban) 
Carrier Fact: 23% of Connecticut's truck accidents involve carriers whose principle place of business is not Connecticut. 

In 96% of Connecticut's truck accidents, weather conditions were NOT a factor.


Roads

Interstate 84:  A major east/west route for the northeast, I-84 east runs from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts. Its 107 Connecticut miles include connections in Hartford for I-91.

Interstate 91:  With a southern terminus in New Haven and a northern one in Vermont, at the Canadian Border, I91 is an important north/south route for the region. Its 58 miles in Connecticut pass through Hartford before continuing on to Springfield, Massachusetts.

Interstate 291:  Though short, I-291 is a vital link between I-91 and I-84 near Hartford.

Interstate 95:  From Miami to Maine, I-95 stretches nearly 2,000 north/south and ranks as the heaviest traveled highway in the United States. Its 118 miles in Connecticut include an intersection with I-91 in New Haven.


Counties

Fairfield -- Hartford -- Litchtfield -- Middlesex -- New Haven -- New London -- Tolland -- Windham

The attorneys at E. J. Leizerman and Associates work on truck accident litigation across the United States. As experienced truck accident lawyers, we are often called by other lawyers to "co-counsel" in a case. If you have been injured in a truck accident, or are a lawyer seeking co-counsel, we welcome your inquires! Fill out a web form to Contact a Truck Accident Lawyer, or phone us directly at 1-800-628-4500.