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Your Cheshire Personal Injury Attorney
The short answer. In Connecticut most injury claims must be filed within two years (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584). The trial court for New Haven County sits in New Haven, at 235 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
After an injury, ordinary life gets heavy. There are appointments to keep, bills arriving, and a claim that nobody explained to you. If another person’s carelessness hurt you in Cheshire, it is reasonable to want a clear picture before you decide anything.
Nothing on this page is legal advice, and NeedAnAttorney.net is not a law firm. It is a service that connects injured people with attorneys. The rules described here are quoted or summarized from Connecticut’s own statutes so that you can check them yourself.
Before You Hire: Questions For A Cheshire Attorney
Ask these in any first conversation:
- If you were partly to blame. Ask what happens to your award if a jury finds you share the blame (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-572h(b)).
- The date. Ask for the specific last day to file in your case. The general rule is two years (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584).
- Any ceiling. Ask whether any rule restricts the amount you could recover in Connecticut.
- Fees and costs. Ask what the fee is, when it is paid, and which expenses are deducted from a settlement.
- Who will work on it. Ask who handles your file day to day and how fast messages are answered.
Kinds of Injury Claims
Vehicle crashes
After a crash, see a doctor even if you feel fine, since some injuries show up later. Take photographs of the cars, the road and any injuries, get the other driver’s insurance details, and save every repair estimate.
Pedestrian and bicycle injuries
If a driver hit you while you were on foot or on a bike, note exactly where it happened, what the signals and lighting were like, and who saw it. Ask the people who stopped to leave their names and numbers.
Falls and unsafe property
Falls on someone else’s property usually depend on what the owner knew or should have known about the hazard. Photograph the spot before it changes, report the fall in writing, and keep the shoes you were wearing.
Wrongful death
If a loved one died because of another person’s wrongful act or omission, a different set of rules applies. A wrongful death claim follows its own rules in Connecticut; ask an attorney which date applies (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-555(a)). It is a heavy time to make decisions, and an attorney can explain the process at your pace.
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How Fault Is Divided
Fault is divided by percentage in Connecticut, and the dividing line sits at fifty percent. The source is Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-572h(b).
You can recover if your share of the fault is 50 percent or less, and your award is reduced by your share; above 50 percent the claim is barred (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-572h(b)). Insurers often press this point first, so keep notes about how the injury happened.
Is There A Ceiling On The Award
The value of an injury claim in Connecticut depends on what the evidence shows. What you can recover turns on the bills, the missed work and the lasting effects.
The facts of your claim drive the amount.
Filing Deadlines For Injury Claims
A lawsuit for most injuries in Connecticut must be started within two years (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584).
If someone died, a separate set of rules can apply (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-555(a)). Records fade and witnesses move, so an early start helps even well inside the limit.
What The Other Driver’s Policy Must Cover
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-112(a), an auto liability policy in Connecticut must provide at least $25,000 for injury to one person, $50,000 for injury to two or more people in one accident and $25,000 for property damage.
A crash with several injured people can use up those limits quickly. If your bills pass that limit, it helps to know early what other coverage may exist, including your own policy.
Courts and Hospitals Near Cheshire
Cheshire lies in New Haven County, according to Census Bureau place and county names. New Haven County’s New Haven Judicial District superior court is listed in New Haven, at 235 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510. In New Haven County, the Connecticut Office of Health Strategy list of trauma centers shows Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven as a Level I trauma center. In New Haven County, the Connecticut Office of Health Strategy list of trauma centers shows St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury as a Level II trauma center. The Connecticut Office of Health Strategy list of trauma centers names Waterbury Hospital in Waterbury, in New Haven County as well, as a Level II trauma center.
Keep copies of everything the hospital or clinic gives you, ask for an itemized bill, and note each appointment as it happens. If you moved between facilities, collect the records from each one.
How To Begin Your Cheshire Claim
Start with the form at the top. It asks a few questions about the injury. NeedAnAttorney.net reviews your details and works to match you with an attorney in our network who may handle cases in Connecticut. Using it is free, and it does not create an attorney client relationship.
Before the first call, collect the basics: the date, the place, names of witnesses, your medical visits and your missed work. A single folder for bills, letters and photographs saves time later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there limits on an injury award in Connecticut?
The amount depends on the facts of your claim, so ask an attorney whether any rule limits it in your case. The bills, the missed work and the lasting effects drive the amount. The facts of your claim drive the amount.
What are the minimum auto insurance limits in Connecticut?
$25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident and $25,000 for property damage (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-112(a)). Several policies can apply to one crash. Before you accept a payment, check for every policy that may apply.
What should I collect after being hurt?
Gather treatment records and itemized bills first. Take photographs of the injuries and of where it happened. Pay records, repair estimates and insurer emails should go in the same place.
Can I talk to the other side’s insurance company?
You may speak with them, but you do not have to give a recorded statement right away. Saying that you want advice first is a reasonable answer. Before you sign anything, have someone review it.
Is there a fee for the form on this page?
There is no fee for the form. Most injury attorneys explain their fee before you decide. You decide whether to hire anyone.
When will I know what my claim is worth?
It depends on how long you need treatment. Claims often wait until your condition is clear and the total losses are known. A lawsuit adds time.
Is there a deadline for suing after an accident in Connecticut?
Generally two years (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584). Missing the date usually ends the case. Write down the date of the injury now.
If I was partly responsible, can I still recover something?
You can recover if your share of the fault is 50 percent or less, and your award is reduced by your share; above 50 percent the claim is barred (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-572h(b)). Photographs and witness names help show where the fault lies. Do not guess about fault when you talk to an insurer.
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