Connecticut · Death claim: who can ask for help?
Death claim: who can ask for help?
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| Filing deadline | 2 years from date of deathC.G.S. § 52-555 |
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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?
Connecticut: 2 years from date of death A lawyer can confirm yours.
Source: C.G.S. § 52-555
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 allows 2 years to file a wrongful death claim and imposes no cap on wrongful death damages. Connecticut's wrongful death statute requires claims to be filed by the estate administrator, who distributes proceeds to statutory beneficiaries. Hartford is the primary venue for wrongful death litigation.
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.
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Death claim: who can ask for help? overview. This page covers the local information available for Connecticut.
What happens when I check?
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- C.G.S. § 52-555