When a child is hurt because an adult wasn't paying attention, we hold that adult accountable.
Children get hurt where they are supposed to be safe: on school playgrounds, at daycare, on the school bus, in a crosswalk, at a neighbor's pool. When the injury happened because someone responsible for that child failed to watch, warn, or act, the family has a claim, and the child has a right to be made whole for a lifetime, not just for this year's medical bills.
Attorney Michael L. Chambers, Jr. has spent over 20 years representing injured people across Hartford, New Haven, Waterbury, and across Conneticut.
"When parents send their children to school, they are placing their trust in educators to keep them safe." That is the standard we bring to every child injury case: a full investigation, expert witnesses where they matter, and no settlement that doesn't account for what your child will need years from now.
Child injury cases are different from adult cases. The child cannot tell their own story the way an adult can. The people responsible are often institutions, such as a school district, a daycare operator, a town, or a property owner, each with its own insurer and lawyers. And the damages stretch decades ahead: future surgeries, therapy, special education, and lost earning capacity that a fair settlement has to fund.
We move fast to preserve what disappears: surveillance footage, incident reports, staffing records, witness memories. We interview supervising staff, paraprofessionals, and school nurses. We bring in medical and safety experts who can say what should have happened and what it will cost to care for your child.
When a public school or town is involved, there are notice requirements and immunity rules that can end a claim before it starts if they are missed. We handle those from day one.
Common cases we handle: playground and recess injuries; daycare neglect and abuse; school bus and pedestrian accidents; drowning and near-drowning; burns; injuries from unsafe premises or defective products; and failures of supervision that turn a medical emergency into a tragedy.
Economic Damages cover the real costs, now and in the future: emergency care, surgeries, rehabilitation, counseling, assistive equipment, special education needs, a parent's lost wages while caring for the child, and the child's own lost earning capacity if the injury is permanent.
Non-Economic Damages account for what the child and family live with: pain, disfigurement, fear, and the loss of a normal childhood.
Wrongful Death Damages apply when a child does not survive. Connecticut law allows the family to recover for the child's suffering, funeral costs, and the loss of the life the child would have lived.
Settlements for minors in Connecticut are reviewed and approved by the court to protect the child's share. We structure recoveries so the money is there when your child needs it, not gone by the time they turn eighteen.
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Get medical care first, and follow every recommendation. Some injuries, especially head injuries, do not show fully for days.
Write down what happened while it is fresh: who was supervising, who saw it, what was said. Ask for the school's or daycare's incident report in writing.
Ask that any video be preserved. Playground, hallway, and bus cameras often overwrite footage within days.
Keep every bill, appointment, and note from a doctor or therapist.
Do not sign anything from an insurer, a school, or a daycare, and do not give a recorded statement. Send them to us.
Stay off social media about the injury.
Call us early. Connecticut generally allows two years from the date of injury to file, and claims involving a town, school district, or other public body can carry separate notice deadlines that are much shorter.
FAQs
You heal. We handle everything.
I had a motor vehicle accident case that lasted three years, and I am incredibly grateful for the support and dedication of my lawyer. Throughout the entire process, he consistently reminded me that my only job was to focus on healing and getting better, while he handled all the hard work behind the scenes. He fought tirelessly on my behalf to ensure I was properly compensated for my pain and suffering.
Great lawyers, was injured in an accident and they took away the stress of my entire recovery process. From getting my therapy to closing my case and getting the best possible outcome.
Very professional and a pleasure to work with. All the ladies are excellent and well mannered. Attorney Chambers and Greg made it happen for me. I would've gave them more stars but Google put the limit at 5.
Total hands off experience everything was totally taken care of. They did an amazing job with my case and got me everything I deserved! Thank you all so much! 100% recommend
Working with this office is very simple and straightforward. They always answer the phone and respond to any questions and you can always check electronically where you are at every step of the case. This law office is legit and effective. Glad they were able to help me. Highly recommend.
Not only was my PI case handled with complete diligence and integrity with stellar results but Mr. Chambers Jr at the end of my case personally delivered my check to me when I was unable to make it to his office.
I will definitely recommend. The best lawyer I've dealt with. Chambers is awesome and so is his team. He fought my case and got me what I deserved for my injuries. I recommend this law firm to the whole world.
I was at a position in my life where I needed help and Michael was there through every step of the way. I didn't have to lift a finger and he made it happen.
My mother found Attorney Chambers who has literally become the family Attorney for accident and injury. I called, he spoke, two weeks later had a settlement offer. His office called when they had information and then when they had a check in hand.
As a lawyer in the community, I have worked with Attorney Chambers. He is a first rate Hartford personal injury attorney. If I were injured in a Hartford area car accident, I would turn to him for representation.
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Our diverse legal team has years of experience working in Hartford, New Britain, Enfield, Manchester, Rockville, and New Haven courtrooms with clients of all backgrounds, ethnicities and ages.
We focus on personal injury, but we have handled cases of all types. We’re happy to discuss your case with you to see if we’re a fit.