Losing a loved one due to another's negligence is devastating. Connecticut law provides specific rights and remedies for surviving families.
Statute of Limitations
Connecticut statute of limitations for wrongful death claims: 2 years from the date of death. Contact an attorney immediately.
Under C.G.S. § 52-555, the executor or administrator of the estate files the wrongful death action for the benefit of surviving beneficiaries. Connecticut allows recovery for destruction of earning capacity, conscious pain and suffering before death, loss of life's enjoyment, funeral expenses, and medical expenses. Connecticut is relatively generous in the range of damages available.
Connecticut-Specific Tip
Connecticut has a 2-year statute of limitations for wrongful death claims (C.G.S. § 52-555). Connecticut courts apply comparative fault to wrongful death cases — if the deceased was partly at fault, the recovery is reduced proportionally.
📊 Connecticut allows both wrongful death claims and survival actions to be filed simultaneously — ask your attorney about both.
Contact a Connecticut wrongful death attorney immediately
Preserve all evidence related to the incident
Obtain the official death certificate
Document all expenses — medical, funeral, and burial
Do NOT accept any early settlement
Be aware of the 2-year statute of limitations running from the date of death
Ask your attorney about filing both a wrongful death claim AND a survival action
2 years from the date of death. Connecticut has a 2-year statute of limitations for wrongful death claims (C.G.S. § 52-555). Connecticut courts apply comparative fault to wrongful death cases — if the deceased was partly at fault, the recovery is reduced proportionally.
Under C.G.S. § 52-555, the executor or administrator of the estate files the wrongful death action for the benefit of surviving beneficiaries. Connecticut allows recovery for destruction of earning capacity, conscious pain and suffering before death, loss of life's enjoyment, funeral expenses, and medical expenses. Connecticut is relatively generous in the range of damages available.
Under C.G.S. § 52-555, the executor or administrator of the estate files the wrongful death action for the benefit of surviving beneficiaries. Connecticut allows recovery for destruction of earning capacity, conscious pain and suffering before death, loss of life's enjoyment, funeral expenses, and medical expenses. Connecticut is relatively generous in the range of damages available. Contact a Connecticut wrongful death attorney to confirm who has standing in your specific situation.
No upfront cost. Contingency fees — you only pay if you win.
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