Connecticut · Medical malpractice claims: harm and next steps
Medical malpractice claims: harm and next steps in Connecticut
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| Filing deadline | 2 years from discovery; 3-year reposeCGS § 52-584 |
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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?
CGS § 52-584: 2-year SOL from date of discovery; 3-year repose from act or last treatment in a continuing course of treatment. Foreign objects: 2 years from discovery, no repose. Minors: SOL tolled until age 18 or 3 years from the wrongful act, whichever is longer. A lawyer can confirm yours.
Source: CGS § 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.
02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
Connecticut has a 2-year statute of limitations for medical malpractice from the date the injury was discovered or should have been discovered, with a 3-year statute of repose from the act. Connecticut has no cap on non-economic damages. Connecticut requires a certificate of good faith with the complaint, signed by an attorney and supported by an expert's opinion.
Medical facilities in Connecticut
Yale New Haven Hospital — Level I Trauma Center
Hartford Hospital — Level I Trauma Center
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Medical malpractice claims: harm and next steps overview. This page covers the local information available for Connecticut.
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- CGS § 52-584