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Sergio C. Deganis

Sergio C. Deganis

Deganis & Partners

44+ Years

Legal Experience

About Sergio C. Deganis

Sergio C. Deganis is an esteemed attorney with Ouellette, Deganis & Gallagher & Grippe, LLC, a law firm comprising six accomplished lawyers, including Karen Gallagher, Joseph Grippe, Steven Grant, Grayson Colt Holmes, and James Demetriades. The firm practices in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York, offering representation to both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide array of personal injury cases. These include auto accidents, slip and fall incidents, negligence, explosions, fires, construction accidents, product liability, wrongful death, uninsured motorist claims, and various types of injuries such as head, back, and burn injuries, as well as sexual mistreatment and animal bite cases.

Sergio has extensive jury trial experience, having participated in trials involving motor vehicle accidents, product liability issues related to locomotives, forklifts, switch gear, motor starters, circuit breakers, panel boards, deep fat fryers, electrical distribution devices, plastics, and various electrical appliances. His expertise also extends to construction accidents, medical product cases, wrongful death lawsuits, slip and fall incidents, and insurance coverage disputes.

Sergio is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) and is rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, a testament to his professional excellence. He has also been recognized as a Super Lawyer. Outside of his legal practice, Sergio is an avid soccer fan and actively participates in the Cheshire United Methodist Church with his wife, Dawn.

The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Law
Products Liability
Insurance Defense
Legal Malpractice
Medical Malpractice
Arbitration & Mediation
Animal & Dog Bites
Brain Injury
Car Accidents
Construction Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Premises Liability
Truck Accidents
Wrongful Death

Connecticut Car Accident Laws

Understanding Connecticut's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:

Statute of Limitations

2 years

Time limit to file a claim

Negligence Rule

modified comparative fault (51%)

How fault is determined

Min. Insurance (BI/PD)

$25K/$50K/$25K

Per person/per accident/property

Insurance System

At-Fault

At-fault driver's insurance pays

Frequently Asked Questions

What areas of law does Sergio C. Deganis practice?

Sergio C. Deganis specializes in personal injury law, handling cases such as auto accidents, slip and fall incidents, and product liability.

Where is Sergio C. Deganis licensed to practice?

He is licensed to practice law in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.

What recognitions has Sergio C. Deganis received?

He is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law and rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell. He is also named a Super Lawyer.

What is Sergio C. Deganis's approach to personal injury cases?

He is committed to helping injured individuals achieve a prompt recovery through effective legal representation.

What are Sergio C. Deganis's personal interests?

He is an avid soccer fan and actively involved in his church, the Cheshire United Methodist Church.

Contact Information

143 Main Street Cheshire CT 06410
Cheshire, CT
2032721157 Visit Website

Need Legal Help?

Contact Sergio C. Deganis for a free consultation about your accident case.

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After an Accident

  1. 1Seek immediate medical attention
  2. 2Document the scene & gather evidence
  3. 3File a police report
  4. 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
  5. 5Contact Sergio for a free case review

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