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Connecticut · Work site injury: what can I do?

Work site injury: what can I do?

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Filing deadline2 years (civil lawsuit)Connecticut General Statutes § 52-584

Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.

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01 · Your filing deadline

What is the deadline in Connecticut?

Connecticut: 2 years from injury for civil lawsuits; workers' comp employer notice within 1 year; formal claim within 3 years A lawyer can confirm yours.

2 years (civil lawsuit)

Source: Connecticut General Statutes § 52-584

Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Connecticut construction workers have 2 years to file civil lawsuits against third-party defendants — Connecticut's modified comparative fault (51% bar) applies, and federal OSHA standards govern construction sites

Connecticut applies modified comparative fault with a 51% bar. Connecticut has a stronger-than-average union tradition in construction, and union safety documentation is frequently available in Hartford, Bridgeport, and New Haven construction accident cases. Federal OSHA governs Connecticut construction. Connecticut's proximity to New York City means some large construction projects have NY-based GCs familiar with Labor Law §240, though §240 applies only to New York worksites. Connecticut construction accident cases are filed in the Connecticut Superior Court.

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Work site injury: what can I do? overview. This page covers the local information available for Connecticut.

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Sources

  1. Connecticut General Statutes § 52-584