Car Accident Lawyers in Connecticut

Find Accident and Injury Lawyers in Connecticut

Connecticut has its own set of injury laws that directly affect how much compensation you can recover after an accident. Whether you were hurt in a car crash on I-95, injured at work, or lost a family member due to someone else's negligence, the attorney you choose should know Connecticut's specific rules inside and out.

Connecticut Injury Laws

The statute of limitations for most personal injury and wrongful death claims in Connecticut is two years from the date of injury or death. Miss that deadline and the court will almost certainly dismiss your case.

Connecticut follows a modified comparative fault rule with a 51% threshold. You can recover damages as long as you are 50% or less at fault for the accident. If you're found 51% or more responsible, you get nothing. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault.

Connecticut does not impose a general cap on compensatory damages in most injury cases. However, punitive damages in Connecticut are limited to litigation costs and attorney's fees rather than a multiplier of compensatory damages, which differs from many other states.

When to Contact a Lawyer in Connecticut

• You were seriously injured in a car or truck accident and the insurance company is offering a low settlement or denying your claim.
• You suffered a workplace injury and your employer's workers' compensation insurer is disputing your benefits or the extent of your disability.
• You were hurt in a slip and fall on someone else's property and the property owner claims you were at fault.
• A family member died because of another party's negligence and you need to file a wrongful death claim before the two-year deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions About Connecticut Injury Claims

Does Connecticut's comparative fault rule apply to all accident types?

Yes. The 51% bar rule applies to car accidents, truck accidents, slip and fall cases, and other negligence-based claims filed in Connecticut courts. A jury assigns a fault percentage to each party. If your share hits 51% or higher, your recovery drops to zero.

Can I still file a claim if I was injured at work in Connecticut?

Connecticut requires most employers to carry workers' compensation insurance. You can file a workers' comp claim regardless of who caused the injury. In some cases, if a third party — like an equipment manufacturer or subcontractor — contributed to your injury, you may also have a separate personal injury claim against that party.