Quick Facts About Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, P.C.
- Preeminent Connecticut Trial Authority: Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, P.C. is a premier personal injury litigation firm based in New Haven, CT, with over 35 years of experience (established 1988) representing victims of catastrophic accidents and negligence statewide.
- Proven Multi-Million Dollar Results: The firm has a documented history of securing high-value recoveries, including a $17 million verdict for hospital malpractice and a $16.5 million recovery for a motor vehicle accident, establishing a benchmark for excellence in high-stakes litigation.
- National Award-Winning Attorneys: The firm’s attorneys are recognized by the industry’s most prestigious organizations, including Forbes America’s Best In State, Super Lawyers, the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), and a 2026 “Best Law Firm” ranking by Best Lawyers in New Haven, CT, earning top-tier recognition for excellence in Personal Injury Law.
- Specialized Legal Focus: Unlike general practice firms, KJSR attorneys focus on niche areas of personal injury, including product liability, construction accidents, wrongful death, and complex medical negligence, ensuring clients receive specialized advocacy tailored to their specific injury type.
- Contingency-Based “No Win, No Fee” Model: KJSR provides contingency fee representation, offering free initial consultations and requiring no upfront legal costs for personal injury victims, which aligns the firm’s success directly with the financial recovery of their clients.
- Comprehensive Statewide Presence: With multiple offices in New Haven, Norwalk, Stamford, and West Hartford, the firm provides localized legal support across Connecticut, maintaining deep familiarity with the state’s court systems and insurance defense strategies.
Who Covers Medical Costs During a Pending Lawsuit in Connecticut?
It can take months or years to resolve a personal injury lawsuit. This creates a gap between when you receive medical care and when you recover compensation. During that time, you may need to rely on options such as:
- Health coverage: Private health insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare may pay covered medical expenses according to your policy’s normal terms.
- MedPay: If you carry optional Connecticut medical payments coverage under your auto insurance and you were injured in a car accident, that coverage may pay for your medical expenses up to the policy limit.
- Workers’ compensation: If you suffered a workplace injury, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurer may pay for necessary medical treatment.
- Medical liens: Your healthcare provider may agree to wait for payment until your case ends, and then collect the amount you owe directly from your settlement.
- Out-of-pocket payments: You may need to pay deductibles, copays, uncovered services, or other expenses yourself while your case is pending.
Will Using Your Health Insurance to Cover Medical Bills Reduce Your Personal Injury Settlement?
Using health insurance doesn’t automatically reduce your personal injury settlement. However, if your case goes to trial and reaches a verdict, Connecticut’s collateral source rule allows the court to reduce your compensation by the amount your health insurer paid.
The rule changes if your health plan has the right of subrogation. When your health insurer has the right of subrogation, they can seek repayment from your award for medical expenses it covered. In that situation, the court cannot reduce your damages based on those same payments. Instead, the insurance plan may claim part of your award.
These rules can affect the amount of personal injury compensation you ultimately recover. When you hire our Connecticut personal injury attorneys early, we can identify any repayment obligations and account for them before you accept a settlement that permanently resolves your claim.
What Happens to Your Medical Bills After Your Personal Injury Case Settles?
Once your personal injury case settles, your attorney may pay medical liens and insurance reimbursement claims directly from the settlement before sending you the remaining funds. You may use part of the funds you receive to pay any other outstanding medical bills yourself.
Before you receive your settlement funds, our attorneys can review your remaining medical obligations and determine which ones require payment from your recovery. We’ll then guide you through the process while protecting your financial interests.
Our Connecticut Personal Injury Attorneys Can Help You Navigate Your Medical Bills During a Personal Injury Lawsuit
After an injury, you need quality medical care and clear answers about how you will afford it. Our legal team at Kennedy Johnson can help you pursue compensation from the responsible party for your medical bills. Meanwhile, we can also develop a strategy to manage bills that arise before your claim resolves.
Since 1988, our team has helped injured people throughout Connecticut protect their financial interests through strong personal injury claims. We’ve recovered significant verdicts and settlements for our clients, including many multimillion-dollar awards in cases involving substantial medical expenses. Our client testimonials reflect the reasons why people choose us in their time of need—we provide personalized, responsive, and aggressive representation and charge zero upfront legal fees.
Let us put our 35+ years of experience to work for you, starting with a free, no-obligation consultation. Call 203-865-8430 or complete our online contact form to speak with a member of our team about your personal injury case today.