A first meeting with an injury lawyer is usually free, most take cases on contingency, so cost alone shouldn’t keep you from getting advice about a crash. For related problems, like an eviction after lost work or a benefits denial, these programs can help.
Greater Hartford Legal Aid
GHLA provides free civil legal help to low-income people in the Hartford area, with a focus on housing, benefits, family and consumer issues. The office is at 999 Asylum Avenue, Hartford. Phone (860) 541-5000.
Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut
Statewide Legal Services runs the legal aid hotline that screens and refers callers across the state. Phone 1-800-453-3320.
CTLawHelp
CTLawHelp offers free plain-language information and forms on Connecticut legal problems.
Court Service Centers
Court Service Centers at Superior Court courthouses, including the Hartford courthouse at 95 Washington Street, help people find forms and understand procedures. Staff can’t give legal advice.
Victim services
If a crime caused your crash, the Judicial Branch Office of Victim Services can help pay medical costs, lost wages and funeral expenses. Phone 1-888-286-7347.