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Michael D'Amico

Michael D'Amico

D'Amico Legal

39+ Years

Legal Experience

About Michael D'Amico

Michael D'Amico is a highly committed trial lawyer with a focus on personal injury and medical malpractice. He actively participates in the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, where he has held the position of Past President. Michael serves on the Board of Governors and various committees, including the Executive, Medical Malpractice, and Legislative Committees, and is Co-Chair of the General Tort Committee. Additionally, he is on the National Advisory Board of the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America.

Michael is dual board-certified in civil trial advocacy and civil pretrial specialty by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, where he has also served on the Board of Examiners. His expertise extends to being a Court Appointed Arbitrator/Fact-Finder in Civil Litigation and a Special Settlement Master for Personal Injury claims in the State of Connecticut Superior Court.

His recognitions include being named Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers® on multiple occasions, specifically in 2016 and 2018 for Plaintiff's Medical Malpractice Law in the New Haven metropolitan area, and in 2015 and 2019 for Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation in the same region. Since 2013, he has been consistently included in The Best Lawyers in America® for Plaintiff's Medical Malpractice Law, Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation, and Plaintiff's Product Liability Litigation. Michael is also honored in the Connecticut Law Tribune's Personal Injury Hall of Fame and is a Life Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

In 2017, Michael was recognized as one of the Top 10 Lawyers in Connecticut by Super Lawyers. He has been named a New England Super Lawyer annually since 2007 and a Connecticut Super Lawyer since 2006 by Law & Politics magazine for his work in plaintiff's personal injury.

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
Medical Malpractice
Nursing Home Abuse
Products Liability
Animal & Dog Bites
Brain Injury
Car Accidents
Construction Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Premises Liability
Truck Accidents
Wrongful Death
Birth Injury
Medical Misdiagnosis
Pharmacy Errors

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 practice areas does Michael D'Amico specialize in?

Michael D'Amico specializes in personal injury and medical malpractice law.

What leadership roles has Michael D'Amico held?

He is a Past President of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and serves on its Board of Governors and various committees.

What certifications does Michael D'Amico hold?

He is dual board-certified in civil trial advocacy and civil pretrial specialty by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

What awards has Michael D'Amico received?

He has been named Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers® and included in The Best Lawyers in America® and Super Lawyers.

Where does Michael D'Amico practice?

Michael D'Amico practices in Litchfield County, Connecticut.

Contact Information

465 Straits Turnpike Watertown CT 06795
Litchfield County, CT
8668487077 Visit Website

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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 Michael for a free case review

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