Personal Injury Attorneys in New York City, New York

Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith Law Offices

11 North Main Street Norwalk, Connecticut 06854 USA

 (866) 958-3545

www.vrslaw.com
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Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith was established in the City of Danbury, Connecticut, by Americo S. Ventura in 1957 — ours is an *AV rated law firm focused on cases of personal injury and workers' compensation claims.

Working together with an efficient, highly trained, and trilingual support staff, we believe that our attorneys provide the most professional and personal attention available in the legal community.

We will take the time to listen to your story, to get to know you and your family and to understand how your lives have been impacted. We will help you to understand your legal rights and the different options available for moving the claim toward resolution. We will be a strong and forceful voice for you at the negotiating table and in the courtroom.

We would also like to mention that the majority of our lawyers are fluent in Spanish, Portuguese or both languages — and that our firm frequently serves people within those immigrant communities.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas Description

- Motor Vehicle Accidents

A serious car accident can change your life forever. Devastating injuries, the inability to continue working and meet your financial responsibilities, overwhelming grief – any or all of these things can be part of the picture. At the same time, you may also find it hard to obtain medical care or to get your insurance company to provide policy benefits.

*Bicycle, Pedestrian & Motorcycle Accidents
Unprotected by a metal frame, airbags, seatbelts or other types of safety equipment — bicycle riders, pedestrians and motorcyclists are much more likely to suffer a serious or fatal injury in the event of an accident. They are also more likely to be blamed by the negligent driver or their insurer. For both of these reasons, it is important to have experienced legal representation that will fight for your rights and the full compensation you deserve.

*Truck Accidents
Commercial truck accidents usually mean two things: catastrophic harm to the occupants of any smaller vehicle involved, and complex issues of liability. Because of that, and because jury awards in these cases tend to be fairly large, trucking companies and insurers generally waste no time in trying to minimize or avoid their responsibility to compensate victims. At Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith, we can provide a strong and effective voice for you and your family during the legal process. However, negligent parties and their insurers are probably working against you right now, and the sooner someone can begin protecting your legal interests, the better.

- Personal Injury

*Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents are governed by an area of the law which lawyers call "premises liability." In recent decades, these laws that deal with the basic issue of property owner negligence have become increasingly slanted in favor of property owners. And because of this, if you have been seriously injured because of a slip and fall accident on another individual's or business's property, it is very important to contact an experienced lawyer about what happened as soon as possible.

*Property Owner Negligence
Although cases that involve falling accidents are most well-known, personal injury and wrongful death claims that are governed by premises liability law actually cover a much wider range of situations, including: Tripping accidents, Sidewalk or street accidents, Stairwell and staircase falling accidents, Dog attacks, Swimming pool accidents, Injuries resulting from negligent security. At Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith, our attorneys have been helping injured people recover compensation for property-related injuries for more than half a century.

*Wrongful Death
The wrongful death of a loved one is one of the most difficult things a family can experience. At the same time, it is important that surviving family members start addressing the legal issues and taking steps to protect their rights sooner rather than later. At Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith, we provide the compassionate support and strong legal representation that can allow you to focus on grieving and more pressing family concerns, comfortable in the knowledge that there are experienced lawyers looking out for your interests and doing something to hold the negligent parties accountable.

*Construction Accidents
As you probably know, almost anyone who is injured in a Connecticut or New York construction accident will be able to recover medical expenses and a portion of their lost wages via either state's workers' compensation system. However, there is a significant difference between what an injured worker was making before the accident and the amount of compensation provided by the work comp system after.

*Catastrophic Injuries
Third-degree burns, closed head injuries and other life-changing physical injuries caused by the negligence of others cannot be "fixed" by money. At the same time, a tremendous amount of compensation is often required to meet the medical care and quality-of-life needs that an injured victim will experience as a result.

*Traumatic Brain Injuries
The human brain is so complex, yet so sensitive and thinly protected that even a low-speed motor vehicle accident or fall from a low height can cause permanent harm. Unfortunately, in cases where a traumatic brain injury has been caused by negligence — victims will often be convinced to settle claims too soon.

*Nursing Home Abuse
Each year, thousands of elderly or otherwise vulnerable people living in America's nursing homes are harmed because of abuse and neglect. In many cases, the root cause of this can be traced to the actions or attitudes of corporate decision-makers who place their desires for more profit ahead of the duties they have to provide good, quality care.

*Defective Products
People use products in almost everything they do. In fact, we rely on products so much that we may hardly notice them. Another thing we rely on is that whatever the product is, we depend on it to be safe for its intended use. Unfortunately, tens of thousands of people are seriously injured or killed by defective products in the United States each year.

*Injuries to Children
Whether the injuries resulted from a car accident, were caused by a dangerous toy or happened because of a property owner's carelessness — if your child has suffered serious physical or psychological harm because of another's negligence, our team of experienced attorneys can help. At Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith, we offer a 50-year track record of high quality results as a firm. We have a skilled legal team that can give your child the strong voice they need during the legal process.

*Sexual Assault & Molestation Cases
If you were sexually abused by someone as a child or have recently been the victim of a sexual assault — you may have a legal right to sue and obtain damages from that person, their employer or others, depending on the circumstances. At Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith, we can provide you with the experienced legal representation you need to obtain fair compensation for the ordeal you've gone through and the harms you've suffered as a result.

- Work Related Injuries

*Workplace Accidents & Workers' Compensation Claims
Filing a workers' compensation claim can be a confusing, frustrating and ultimately fruitless process without the advice and assistance of an experienced lawyer. At Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith, you'll find lawyers who can help you navigate the workers' compensation system and obtain the medical and financial benefits you need to get back on your feet.

*Federal Employees Liability Act Claims
Railroad worker accidents and injuries are not covered by any state's workers' compensation system. Instead, they are governed by the complex federal law known as the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). At Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith, we understand both the finer points and the pitfalls of the Federal Employers' Liability Act. We have also had extensive experience and success with railroad workers' injuries and FELA claims.

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