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The short answer. In Connecticut most injury claims must be filed within two years (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584). The trial court for Hartford County sits in Hartford, at 95 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
Nobody plans for the call that follows an accident. Whether you were hurt in a crash, a fall or something else in Manchester, the weeks afterward bring decisions that feel bigger than they should. Here is what Connecticut law says, in plain terms, so you can ask better questions.
We match people with attorneys; we do not advise on cases. Treat what follows as a plain language guide to Connecticut law drawn from the statutes. When you want to talk to an attorney, the form at the top of this page is the way to start.
Before You Hire: Questions For A Manchester Attorney
A short list of questions can sort out who is right for you:
- Your share of fault. Ask how a finding that you were partly responsible would change the numbers (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.
- The money terms. Ask how fees are calculated and which costs come out of a recovery.
- The people. Ask who will be in touch with you and how quickly they return calls.
Personal Injury Types of Cases
Premises Liability
Many premises liability claims are from a property owner’s duty to maintain a property in the way that does not endanger others. There are may ways a property owner can violate this duty.- Broken Stairs
- Unlit alleyways
- Slippery Floors
- Surfaces that are uneven
- Places to receive burns
- Places to receive chemical exposure
- Dog bites
- and other dangerous conditions
Motor Vehicle Accidents
As long as the person that was operating the vehicle that injured you was negligent in some way, you can could have a claim for compensation. This can include.- Car Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- 18 wheeler Accidents
- Motorcycle crashes
- Drunk Driving
- Distracted Driving
- Aggressive Driving
- and other types of motor vehicle accidents
Work Place Accidents
These types of personal injury lawsuits involve more that just a employee and employer. If you feel like your place of employment was negligent in some way, you might have a claim for compensation. These types of accidents can include.- Slip and Fall
- Unsafe working conditions
- Unmaintained equipment
- Auto Accidents
- Death
- Electrical Hazards
- Occupational illnesses like COPD, contagious diseases, and asbestosis
- personal injuries at work
Wrongful Death
- Auto Accident
- Maritime Accident
- Drowning
- Electrocution
- Falls
- Helicopter Accident
- Fire
- Firearm
- and other types of wrongful deaths
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Sharing Blame And Your Claim
Shared blame matters in Connecticut, because it can reduce an award or end it. 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.
Filing Deadlines For Injury Claims
Connecticut allows two years to file most injury claims (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584).
If someone died, a separate set of rules can apply (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-555(a)). Write down the date of the injury now so the count is never in doubt.
What Auto Policies Must Cover
Connecticut requires 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 (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-112(a)).
Those figures are floors, and a serious injury can cost more than the other driver’s policy pays. They are minimums, not a measure of what your claim is worth.
Courts and Hospitals Near Manchester
Hartford County is the county the Census Bureau assigns to Manchester. For Hartford County, the Connecticut court directory shows the Hartford Judicial District superior court in Hartford, at 95 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106. The Connecticut Office of Health Strategy list of trauma centers names Hartford Hospital in Hartford, in Hartford County as well, as a Level I trauma center. That list also names Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, in Hartford County, as a Level I trauma center. The same list also names the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain, in Hartford County, as a Level III trauma center.
The three Connecticut acute care and critical access hospitals nearest Manchester in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hospital General Information file, measured in a straight line from the town’s coordinates, are Manchester Memorial Hospital in Manchester, 0.3 miles, an acute care hospital; Hartford Hospital in Hartford, 8.5 miles, an acute care hospital; and St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center in Hartford, 9.2 miles, an acute care hospital. The street address of Manchester Memorial Hospital is 71 Haynes St., Manchester, CT 06040.
These figures are straight line distances, so the drive from Manchester is longer. Whichever provider treated you, request your complete records and an itemized bill, and keep a list of every appointment.
Fourth and fifth on the list are John Dempsey Hospital of the University of Connecticut in Farmington, 14.3 miles, and Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford Springs, 15.2 miles. Within 10, 25 and 50 miles of Manchester the file shows 3, 10 and 19 Connecticut acute care and critical access hospitals, by straight line.
Other places this site covers near Manchester: East Hartford at 4.7 miles west, Hartford at 8.4 miles west, Coventry at 9.1 miles east. Hartford is 8 miles west of Manchester and New Haven is 39 miles southwest.
Your First Step After Getting Hurt In Manchester
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
Will I be charged for sending my information?
Nothing. The form costs you nothing. Most injury attorneys explain their fee before you decide. You decide whether to hire anyone.
How long does an injury settlement take?
It varies with the injury and the insurer. Waiting for treatment to finish helps everyone see the total cost. Cases that go to court take longer than ones that settle.
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.
Does Connecticut bar me from recovering if I share the blame?
The rule: 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)). How the facts are described matters from the start. Details from the day of the accident can matter.
Will a limit on damages reduce my claim?
Ask an attorney whether any rule limits the amount for your kind of claim; the facts and the records drive the number. Medical bills and lost income are handled separately from pain and suffering. An attorney can tell you which rules apply to your facts.
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.
Which hospital is closest to Manchester?
Manchester Memorial Hospital in Manchester is the closest Connecticut acute care or critical access hospital on the federal hospital list, 0.3 miles away in a straight line, an acute care hospital. Hartford Hospital in Hartford is 8.5 miles away and St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center in Hartford is 9.2 miles away. In an emergency call 911 first; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Which other places near Manchester does this site cover?
By Census coordinates the nearest are East Hartford, 4.7 miles west; Hartford, 8.4 miles west; and Coventry, 9.1 miles east, all in a straight line from Manchester.
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