Eric Reinken

About Attorney Eric Reinken

Attorney Eric Reinken has more than 40 years of experience handling personal injury, car accidents, motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip-and-fall, construction accidents, workers’ compensation, sexual abuse and child sex abuse cases in Connecticut. His legal skills and comprehensive knowledge of the law have helped countless accident and abuse victims receive the compensation and justice they deserve. His tenure as Assistant Town Attorney for the Town of Greenwich forged his compassion and dedication to getting justice for those who have been victimized by insurance companies, negligent drivers, and unfair or unlawful practices. He fights tirelessly for those he represents. Eric Reinken is licensed in the State of Connecticut, the Federal courts in New York and Connecticut and the 2d Circuit Court of Appeals. Eric Reinken was appointed to the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Board of Governors, Fairfield County Bar Association, Civil Litigation Committee and the American Association for Justice.

Recently, Attorney Reinken and his firm have won millions of dollars for victims including a $20,000,000 verdict for a victim of childhood sexual abuse, a $1.1 million award for a woman who suffered crippling knee injuries after a car accident in Kent Connecticut, $600,000 for a woman who required neck surgery after a car accident, $380,000 to a victim of a dog bite, $1,000,000 for injuries resulting in partial amputation of a man’s foot from a large splinter on a pallet, $1,000,000 for a gentleman who injured his back at work, $580,000 for a victim who suffered injuries falling down stairs, $500,000 for injuries incurred in a rear-end motor vehicle accident, $425,000 verdict for a man who was hit by a van and several other large settlements and verdicts.

The Reinken Law Firm is firmly committed to helping victims of sexual abuse and their families gain the necessary confidence and strength to confront the responsible parties and hold them accountable. They understand that the emotional and psychological injuries suffered by sexual abuse victims, especially those victims who are too young to comprehend what has happened to them fully, can last for decades and impact every area of their lives.

The Reinken Law Firm won a $20 million verdict for a victim, a woman who was abused by her father when she was a child in Stamford. It was the largest abuse verdict in the state and most likely the largest verdict in this district. Unfortunately, sexual abuse can occur in hospitals, schools, churches and other places where children are supposed to be safe. Eric Reinken will obtain justice for victims in any type of sexual abuse case and will treat these survivors with compassion, patience and understanding.

Recently, the Reinken Law Firm brought suit against the Boy Scouts of America. On behalf of 17 scouts, abused by a paedophile who was a scout leader. It was the biggest single case ever brought against the Boy Scouts. Eric Reinken will represent victims of paedophiles, such as Boy Scouts and obtain justice and provide the acknowledgement that these brave survivors deserve

Eric Reinken and his firm are also dedicated to the victims of hazing abuse in colleges and schools. They will use every resource at their disposal to help victims of illegal, abusive and destructive practices get justice and obtain compensation from the responsible parties. If you or someone you love needs an experienced and knowledgeable attorney in Connecticut, there is no better choice than Eric Reinken.

Bridgeport, Danbury, Greenwich & Stamford Personal Injury Attorney

Eric Reinken has 30 years of experience handling many cases in the Connecticut area for victims of accidents. His tenure as an assistant city attorney for Greenwich informed his perspective on how to represent his clients in fights against insurance companies. He started The Reinken Law Firm to help personal injury, wrongful death, and workers’ compensation claimants receive the compensation their cases demand.

Familiarity and proven track record in local Connecticut courts and federal courts

Throughout his legal career, Eric Reinken has represented people injured in accidents and victims of abuse, advocating for compensation and accountability in cases involving insurance companies, negligent drivers, and other responsible parties.

Before founding The Reinken Law Firm, Reinken served as Assistant Town Attorney for the Town of Greenwich. That experience contributed to his understanding of litigation and Connecticut law and shaped his approach to representing individuals seeking justice after serious injuries and other forms of harm.

His reported verdicts and settlements include:

• $20,000,000 verdict for a victim of childhood sexual abuse
• $2,800,000 personal injury settlement for a young man injured in Stamford
• $1,200,000 arbitration award for a woman who suffered a fractured leg
• $1,100,000 award for a woman who suffered knee injuries in a car accident in Kent, Connecticut
• $1,000,000 for a man whose injuries resulted in partial amputation of his foot following an accident involving a pallet
• $1,000,000 for a client who suffered a back injury at work
• $900,000 settlement for a pedestrian struck by a car
• $750,000 settlement for a truck accident injury
• $600,000 for a woman who required neck surgery following a car accident
• $580,000 for a client injured in a fall down stairs
• $500,000 for injuries sustained in a rear-end motor vehicle accident
• $425,000 verdict for a man struck by a van
• $380,000 for a dog-bite victim

These results are presented as reported verdicts and settlements and do not guarantee a particular outcome in any future case.

Schedule your free consultation with an experienced Connecticut personal injury lawyer

At The Reinken Law Firm, we diligently work to represent injury victims and families in wrongful death cases. We can meet with you at our office in Stamford, or visit your home or the hospital if needed. Contact us at 203-541-0090 or online. We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis, so you do not pay us unless we recover for you.

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