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Connecticut Injury Claim Rules

Rules cited to Connecticut’s statutes and case lawRules checked How we calculate

Fault rule51% barYou recover if you are 50% or less at fault. The award is cut by your share.Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-572h
Filing deadline2 yearsFrom the date of the injury.Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584
Minimum insurance25/50/25Per person, per crash, property. Connecticut is an at-fault state.
Damage capsNone on injury damagesPunitive and malpractice damages can be capped separately.

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This page collects the rules that decide what an injury claim is worth in Connecticut: who can recover when both sides share the blame, how long you have to sue, what insurance drivers must carry and whether the state caps damages. Every rule links to the statute or court decision behind it, and every calculator on this site uses these same values.

Connecticut is an at-fault state, so claims are paid by the at-fault party’s insurer, and its 51% bar rule sets how much your own share of fault costs you.

Connecticut injury claim rules

Fault. Connecticut uses modified comparative fault with a 51% bar. If you are found 20% at fault, your award drops by 20%. At 51% or more, you recover nothing. Insurers know this, so expect them to argue your share up.

Filing deadlines. You have two years from the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Families have two years for a wrongful death claim, usually counted from the date of death. Claims against a government agency need written notice much sooner.

Car insurance. Connecticut is an at-fault state, so the at-fault driver’s liability insurance pays your claim. Drivers must carry at least $25,000 per injured person, $50,000 per crash and $25,000 for property damage, written 25/50/25. Uninsured motorist coverage is also required.

Damage caps. No cap on injury damages. Medical malpractice and punitive damages can have separate limits.

Dog bites. Owners and keepers are strictly liable for any damage their dog causes, unless the victim was trespassing or teasing the dog.

Connecticut injury claim questions

Can I still get a settlement in Connecticut if I was partly at fault?

Yes, as long as you were 50% or less at fault. Your award is reduced by your percentage, and at 51% or more you recover nothing.

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Connecticut?

two years from the injury in most cases.

Who pays a personal injury settlement?

Usually the at-fault party’s insurer: auto, homeowner’s or business liability coverage. The policy limit often sets the practical ceiling.

Does Connecticut cap pain and suffering damages?

Not in most injury cases. No cap on injury damages. Medical malpractice and punitive damages can have separate limits.