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Statute of Limitations
Connecticut: 2 years from date of death
2 years from date of death
Where to File in Connecticut
Connecticut General Statutes § 52-555 governs wrongful death claims and requires them to be filed by the executor or administrator of the estate. Connecticut imposes no cap on wrongful death damages — full economic and non-economic recovery is available. Hartford County Superior Court handles the highest volume of wrongful death filings in Connecticut. Connecticut is a significant insurance industry hub, and insurance defense work in Connecticut is sophisticated and well-resourced — making experienced plaintiff's wrongful death counsel especially important.
Exposure in Connecticut
Source: C.G.S. § 52-555
Source: Connecticut Courts