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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 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.
Nobody plans for the call that follows an accident. Whether you were hurt in a crash, a fall or something else in Meriden, 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.
A quick note on what this page is: general information about Connecticut injury law, written from the statutes, from a matching service that does not practice law. It is meant to help you ask good questions, not to decide your case.
Questions Worth Asking In Meriden
A short list of questions can sort out who is right for you:
- The date. Ask for the specific last day to file in your case. The general rule is two years (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584).
- Your share of fault. Ask how a finding that you were partly responsible would change the numbers (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-572h(b)).
- Limits on damages. 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.
- Who will work on it. Ask who handles your file day to day and how fast messages are answered.
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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What Shared Blame Means For You
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.
When The Clock Starts And Stops
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)). Ask in your first conversation which date applies to your claim.
Local Courts and Hospitals in Meriden
Meriden 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. The Connecticut Office of Health Strategy list of trauma centers names Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, in New Haven County, as a Level I trauma center. St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, also in New Haven County, is listed as a Level II trauma center. In New Haven County, that list shows Waterbury Hospital in Waterbury as a Level II trauma center.
Measured in a straight line from Meriden, the nearest Connecticut acute care and critical access hospitals in the federal Hospital General Information file are Midstate Medical Center in Meriden, 1.0 miles, an acute care hospital, then Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, 7.7 miles, an acute care hospital, then The Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain, 8.7 miles, an acute care hospital. Midstate Medical Center is at 435 Lewis Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450.
Road distance from Meriden is longer than a straight line. Wherever you were treated, ask for the full records and an itemized bill, and keep a list of every visit.
Further down the same list are Bristol Hospital in Bristol (12.1 miles) and Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury (12.6 miles). The file lists 3 Connecticut acute care and critical access hospitals within 10 miles of Meriden, 14 within 25 miles and 23 within 50 miles, all in a straight line.
Closest to Meriden among the places this site covers are Wallingford, 5.4 miles south; Cheshire, 5.9 miles west; and Southington, 6.5 miles northwest. From Meriden, New Haven lies 17 miles southwest and Hartford 17 miles north.
What Happens When You Send The Form From Meriden
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.
Meanwhile, jot down the facts while they are fresh: date, time, place, who was there, what care you have had and what work you have missed. Save every bill and every message from an insurer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do injury cases from Meriden stay in the local court?
It depends on who is being sued and how much is claimed. Your attorney can confirm the right court for your claim. The courts named in the section above are the ones listed by the state judiciary for this area.
How many years do I have to sue after an injury in Connecticut?
Most injury claims must be filed within two years (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584). Ask which date applies to your claim. An early start protects the evidence.
What happens to my claim if I share some of the fault?
Connecticut answers this directly. 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 blame is assigned matters. Keep notes about how the injury happened.
Is there a ceiling on what I can recover for pain and suffering?
The amount is shown by the medical records and the proof of your losses; ask an attorney whether any limit applies to your facts. Medical bills and lost income are handled separately from pain and suffering. An attorney can tell you which rules apply to your facts.
How much insurance does the other driver have to have?
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)). A serious injury can cost more than the other driver’s policy pays. Keep the other driver’s insurance details from the day of the crash.
What is the nearest hospital to Meriden?
On the federal list the nearest Connecticut acute care or critical access hospital is Midstate Medical Center in Meriden (1.0 miles, straight line), then Middlesex Hospital in Middletown (7.7 miles) and The Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain (8.7 miles). In an emergency call 911; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Which other places near Meriden does this site cover?
By Census coordinates the nearest are Wallingford, 5.4 miles south; Cheshire, 5.9 miles west; and Southington, 6.5 miles northwest, all in a straight line from Meriden.
Will I be charged for sending my information?
Nothing. The form costs you nothing. Many injury attorneys work on a contingency fee, which means they are paid from a recovery. Ask to see the fee agreement in writing before you sign.
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