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With 1,500+ five-star reviews across all offices, and over $1 billion recovered, Chaffin Luhana is trusted by injured clients across the U.S.

with offices in NY, CT, PA, and WV. Founded in 2010, we are driven by our mission of Doing Good by Doing Right™ Chaffin Luhana LLP is a plaintiffs-only national trial firm dedicated to representing individuals and families in serious personal injury and mass tort cases. With offices in New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, we’ve recovered over $1 billion for clients and earned 1,

200+ five-star reviews across all offices—proof of both our results and the relationships we build. Founded in 2010 by former federal prosecutor Eric Chaffin and trial lawyer Roopal Luhana, our firm was built on a simple but powerful mission: Doing Good by Doing Right™. We don’t represent corporations or insurance companies—only real people whose lives have been upended by negligence, unsafe products, or catastrophic injuries. Every case is personal, and every client’s story matters. Our team includes former federal and state prosecutors, defense attorneys, judicial law clerks, nurses, and a full-time social worker. This diverse team brings deep experience, empathy, and professionalism to every case we take on. Call us for a free consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis: you don’t pay unless we win your case.

05/26/2026

The decisions made in the hours and days after a truck crash can affect a family for years.

More than 2,600 crashes involving medium and large commercial trucks have been recorded in Connecticut in recent years, and the consequences are often life-altering.

Truck crash cases involve different physics, more severe injuries, and far more legal complexity than standard car accidents. When insurance companies begin calling immediately after a crash, victims may not yet understand the full impact of their injuries or future costs.

In his latest article, Eric Chaffin discusses why understanding your rights matters after a serious truck crash.

Read more here 👉 https://chaffinluhana.com/firm-news/truck-crashes-are-not-just-bigger-car-crashes-connecticut/

05/19/2026

Please join us in welcoming Betsy Ingraham to Chaffin Luhana as Of Counsel.

Betsy is a highly respected trial attorney with more than twenty years of experience handling complex litigation across Connecticut’s plaintiff, defense, and public sectors. Throughout her career, she has fought for individuals and families in some of the most challenging and high-stakes cases, earning a reputation as a skilled courtroom advocate and compassionate counselor for survivors.

At Chaffin Luhana, Betsy will focus her practice on complex mass tort litigation and institutional sexual abuse cases, bringing both strategic insight and an unwavering commitment to accountability on behalf of those we serve.

“Betsy is the kind of attorney every client hopes to have in their corner,” said Roopal Luhana. “She is an exceptional trial lawyer, but just as importantly, she leads with compassion, integrity, and a deep commitment to doing what is right for the people we represent. We are thrilled to welcome her to Chaffin Luhana.”

We’re proud to continue growing a team of people who care deeply about the work they do and the clients they serve. Welcome to the team, Betsy. 💙

05/14/2026

He survived but the life he built was gone in seconds.

Leonard was a pastor, a BBQ pitmaster, and the kind of man everyone relied on. Then a distracted driver ran a stop sign and changed everything.

After the collision, Leonard faced spinal surgery, chronic pain, and the loss of the business and independence he loved. He could no longer work the same way, preach the same way, or live the same way.

What stayed constant was his faith, his family, and the determination to keep moving forward.

Today, Leonard and his wife Rose are finding joy again in the simple things. Gardening together. Spending time with family. Learning how to build a new chapter after unimaginable change.

Stories like Leonard’s are a reminder that serious injuries affect far more than medical bills. They impact livelihoods, identity, relationships, and everyday life.

That is why compassionate advocacy matters.

Read Leonard’s full story here 👉 https://chaffinluhana.com/client-stories/leonards-truck-crash-story-neck-back-injury-settlement/

05/12/2026

For many families, a serious injury is more than a medical crisis. It quickly becomes a financial one.

Medical bills often arrive long before liability is resolved, insurance claims are processed, or a settlement is reached. At the same time, injured people may be unable to work while trying to navigate complex medical and insurance systems.

It’s a reality we see far too often:
People trying to recover physically while also worrying about how to keep up with everyday expenses.

In this article, we break down:
• Why bills arrive so quickly after an injury
• Who may be responsible for paying them
• Common mistakes that can create financial hardship later
• What options may be available to injured families

Understanding these challenges early can make a meaningful difference for people facing serious injuries and financial uncertainty.

Read more here 👉 https://chaffinluhana.com/legal-insights/health-injury/who-pays-medical-bills-after-accident/

05/07/2026

Kendra Goldhirsch has been named one of City & State NY’s 2026 Asian Trailblazers, recognized among leaders shaping the future of New York. The annual list highlights rising Asian American leaders making an impact across law, government, advocacy, business, and public service throughout the state.

At Chaffin Luhana, Kendra leads complex mass tort and product liability cases, taking on major corporations and advocating for people facing serious injuries and health risks.

This recognition reflects the impact she makes every day for her clients and the high standard maintained across our team.

We’re proud to work alongside her.

Read the full feature recognizing Kendra and other 2026 Asian Trailblazers: https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2026/05/2026-asian-trailblazers/413160/

05/05/2026

Values don’t come from a tagline. They come from experience.

In our latest Coffee Chat with Eric, we talked about where Doing Good by Doing Right™ actually came from.

It wasn’t created in a brainstorm or a branding session.

It came from time spent in the courtroom, from watching how the industry operates, and from a principle that stuck long before this firm was built:

“Justice, justice shall you seek.”

Not just the outcome, but the process.

Because the way you show up for people shapes what comes next.

That idea became a foundation for how we approach our work today — across every case, every client, and every decision we make.

For those in the legal field, it’s a question worth asking:
What shaped the way you practice?

And for the people we represent, it’s a simple promise:
We’ll always approach your case the right way.

👉Follow us to learn more about how we approach the law and the people behind the work.

04/28/2026

Not every catastrophic injury is caused by the crash itself.

In our latest Trial Series, Todd Tracy pushed our team to look at cases differently, focusing on vehicle crashworthiness cases and how safety system failures can completely change the outcome of a crash.

For firms willing to dig deeper, this can be the difference between a limited recovery and a case that actually provides full justice for the client.

At Chaffin Luhana, this is the kind of thinking that we have built and continue to build into our approach to our clients’ cases every day. Always learning, always pushing for better answers and driving better results for our clients.

04/24/2026

Another federal jury just found Uber liable in its ongoing sexual assault litigation.

This latest verdict comes out of the Uber MDL, where thousands of similar cases are currently moving through the courts.

The case involved a woman who said she was assaulted by an Uber driver. During trial, the defense focused heavily on her past and argued that her assault claims were not credible .

The jury believed the plaintiff and awarded damages against Uber.

These early trials matter. They will shape how more than 3,000 cases are evaluated and ultimately resolved.

As our co-lead counsel Roopal Luhana shared:

“For the second time this year, a federal jury listened to a survivor and found her credible… a clear signal that Uber cannot escape responsibility when its drivers assault passengers.”

That matters.

Read more and view our full statement here: https://chaffinluhana.com/firm-news/federal-jury-finds-uber-liable-driver-assault-bellwether-trial/

04/23/2026

👏 Employee of the Quarter: Korin Man

This is one of our favorite moments at Chaffin Luhana. And this one was an easy decision.

Korin was nominated again and again by teammates across the firm, and the feedback was consistent.

He goes above and beyond.
He jumps in wherever needed.
He solves problems, not just for himself, but for everyone.

One teammate shared that Korin is “always quick to respond and incredibly efficient at pulling, cleaning, and fixing issues.” Another said he embodies what it means to be “in it together,” stepping up no matter the ask. Others highlighted how he takes on projects outside his role, contributing wherever he can.

Across the board, the message was clear. This is someone every department at Chaffin Luhana relies on.

And he delivers. Every time.

This recognition reflects what we value as a firm. Showing up for your team, taking ownership, and doing the work the right way.

Congratulations, Korin 👏

04/21/2026

"Send me the top 20 landmines for your case."

That's the first thing trial strategist Amy Hall asks attorneys who bring her a case.

A landmine = anything a juror might believe to be true, true or not, that prevents jurors from seeing the liability or damages.

Finding three is easy. Finding ten is good. But digging deep into the potential landmines is where cases are prepared to win.

Why it matters: your case is only as strong as the most skeptical juror thinks it is.

At Chaffin Luhana, this mindset aligns with how we approach every case and trial. We listen first, and then we challenge our own assumptions, evaluate the facts on a deeper more skeptical level, and look for what other firms miss.

Amy will even wear a “Skeptical Juror” hat sometimes during work sessions to remind lawyers that it doesn’t matter what they think. It matters what the jurors think.

For Plaintiff’s lawyers, you can find Amy's CLE courses at trialstrategyacademy.com. She only works and gives access to her course to those seeking justice on behalf of victims and survivors.

04/15/2026

As rideshare litigation continues to develop, the same concerns are being raised across Uber and Lyft cases.

Passengers trust these platforms to get them home safely.

But lawsuits allege gaps in screening, safety features, and how companies respond when harm occurs.

Attorneys working closely with survivors have been pointing to these issues for years, noting that stronger safety measures could prevent many incidents.

As these cases move forward, the focus remains on accountability and whether meaningful changes will follow.

Learn more: https://chaffinluhana.com/practice-area/sex-abuse-claims/rideshare-sexual-assault/

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