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Your New Milford 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 Litchfield County sits in Torrington, at 50 Field Street, Torrington, CT 06790. 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 New Milford, 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.
This page is general information, not legal advice. NeedAnAttorney.net matches people with attorneys and does not represent anyone. The legal points below come from Connecticut’s statutes, and the form at the top of the page is how you reach an attorney.
Questions To Ask A New Milford Injury Attorney
Bring these to your first call, whoever it is with:
- 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.
- 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 people. Ask who will be in touch with you and how quickly they return calls.
- Fees and costs. Ask what the fee is, when it is paid, and which expenses are deducted from a settlement.
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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When You Were Partly At Fault
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
The general time limit for an injury claim in Connecticut is two years (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584).
A wrongful death claim follows its own rules, so ask which date applies (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-555(a)). The type of claim decides the date, so do not wait.
The Court and Hospitals Behind a New Milford Claim
New Milford lies in Litchfield County, according to Census Bureau place and county names. The Connecticut court directory lists the Litchfield Judicial District superior court for Litchfield County in Torrington, at 50 Field Street, Torrington, CT 06790. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hospital General Information file names Sharon Hospital in Sharon, in Litchfield County, as an acute care hospital with emergency services. Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, in Litchfield County, appears in that file as an acute care hospital with emergency services.
In the federal Hospital General Information file, the closest Connecticut acute care or critical access hospital to New Milford is Danbury Hospital in Danbury, 12.2 miles, an acute care hospital (24 Hospital Ave, Danbury, CT 06810). After it come Waterbury Hospital in Waterbury, 17.8 miles, an acute care hospital; then Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, 19.1 miles, an acute care hospital. All distances are straight line miles from New Milford. Danbury Hospital is in Fairfield County, outside Litchfield County. New Milford Hospital, at 21 Elm Street, New Milford, CT 06776, is part of the same health system as Danbury Hospital and has its own emergency department, but the federal hospital file has no separate entry for it, so it is not counted in these distances.
A straight line is shorter than the drive from New Milford. Ask each provider for your complete records and an itemized bill, and note the date of every appointment.
Further down the same list are Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington (20.2 miles) and Sharon Hospital in Sharon (21.1 miles). The file lists 0 Connecticut acute care and critical access hospitals within 10 miles of New Milford, 6 within 25 miles and 21 within 50 miles, all in a straight line.
Other places this site covers near New Milford: Brookfield at 7.6 miles south, Newtown at 12.6 miles south, Danbury at 13.1 miles south. Hartford is 39 miles east of New Milford and New Haven is 31 miles southeast.
What Happens When You Send The Form From New Milford
The form at the top of this page is the starting point. NeedAnAttorney.net reviews your details and works to match you with an attorney in our network who may handle cases in Connecticut. It costs nothing to use and does not commit you to anything.
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
Is the matching service free?
It is free to ask. 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.
How long until an injury case is resolved?
It depends on how long you need treatment. Many claims wait until treatment has finished so the full cost is known. A lawsuit takes longer than a settlement.
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.
How does shared fault change what I can recover in Connecticut?
Short answer: 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.
Does Connecticut put a ceiling on pain and suffering?
It depends on the facts of your claim, so ask an attorney whether any rule limits it in your case. The amount depends on the facts of your claim. Ask an attorney whether any rule reaches your claim.
Does Connecticut require drivers to carry liability insurance?
Liability coverage of at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for injuries (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-112(a)). Your own policy may add coverage. Check uninsured and underinsured coverage on your own policy.
How far is the closest hospital from New Milford?
In a straight line the nearest Connecticut acute care or critical access hospital in the federal file is Danbury Hospital in Danbury, 12.2 miles, an acute care hospital (New Milford Hospital, which has its own emergency department in town, is not a separate entry in that file); Waterbury Hospital in Waterbury is 17.8 miles and Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury is 19.1 miles. Call 911 in an emergency; not every hospital has an emergency room.
What other places near New Milford have their own page here?
Brookfield is 7.6 miles south of New Milford, Newtown is 12.6 miles south and Danbury is 13.1 miles south, by straight line from the Census coordinates.
Injury Attorney Pages For Other Connecticut Communities
If your injury happened outside New Milford, one of these pages may fit better.
