Truck / 18-Wheeler Accident Lawsuit in Connecticut

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Statute of Limitations

Connecticut has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury from truck accidents (CGS § 52-584). Modified comparative fault with 51% bar — recovery barred if plaintiff is 51% or more at fault. Claims against the State of Connecticut require Notice of Claim within 6 months (CGS § 13a-144 for highway defects; general CTCA for state vehicles).

2 years from date of accident

Connecticut Data

Exposure in Connecticut

Source: CTDOT Commercial Vehicle Data 2024

Source: NHTSA FARS 2024

Source: FHWA Freight Flow Data

Medical Resources

Clinics & Specialists in Connecticut

Yale New Haven Hospital — Level I Trauma Center

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