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Connecticut Personal Injury LawThe following summary of Connecticut personal injury laws and case types will help you understand important aspects of injury claims in this state.Connecticut Statute of Limitations:Personal Injury: 3 yearsMedical Malpractice: 2 years from discovery of the injury Product Liability: 2 years up to a maximum of 3 years Caps on Personal Injury Awards in Connecticut:There are no personal injury damages caps in Connecticut.Connecticut Serious Injury Threshold:There is no serious injury threshold in the state of Connecticut.Connecticut is a Fault state and follows the modified comparative – 51% negligence doctrine. This means that a party can only recover if his or her degree of fault is less than 51%. Personal Injury Claims & Theories of Liability in Connecticut:Auto Accident Claims: When a driver is negligent in the operation of his or her motor vehicle and a party is injured as a result, the negligent driver will be liable for the plaintiff’s medical expenses and property damage as well as pain and suffering.Product Liability Lawsuits: When products are made available to consumers, they have already gone through rigorous testing to ensure safety. When a product injures a consumer however, manufacturers, designers and distributors will all be held strictly liable. Wrongful Death Cases: A death can occur at any time. If the death is due to the negligence of another, whether that negligence is the result of medical malpractice, an automobile accident, a slip and fall or another negligent act, the defendant will be liable to the decedent's estate. Slip and Fall Accidents: When you own or operate property, you are responsible to maintain it in a manner free of hazards and dangerous conditions. If you do not and an individual is injured as a result, the property owner will be liable for any damages that occur. Workers' Compensation Laws: Connecticut is a compulsory state which means that employers are required to protect their employees with workers compensation insurance. If an employee is injured in the scope of employment, this insurance will cover their injuries. Medical Malpractice Claim: A doctor must provide an accepted standard of care. This standard is the care and treatment recognized as appropriate by similar healthcare providers under similar circumstances. If not, they can be held liable for the patient's damages. For More Information Check out these sites: Connecticut State Government Website Connecticut State Bar Association Return from Connecticut Personal Injury Law to all Personal Injury Laws Return from Connecticut Personal Injury Law to Personal Injury Claims How Much Is Your Case Worth? Find out NOW! Complete this form for a FREE case review by an experienced attorney... The accuracy of information on this site is not guaranteed. Information on this site is strictly opinion and should not be considered formal legal advice. Under no circumstances should the information on this site be used to make decisions about the proper course of a legal matter. Click below to read our full User Agreement, Disclaimer and Copyright Information.
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