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Your Portland 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 Middlesex County sits in Middletown, at 1 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
Recovering from an injury is hard enough without legal confusion on top of it. If someone else’s carelessness hurt you in Portland, you are allowed to take your time understanding your options before you sign or say anything.
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 Portland Attorney
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).
- Any ceiling. Ask whether any rule restricts the amount you could recover in Connecticut.
- Your share of fault. Ask how a finding that you were partly responsible would change the numbers (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-572h(b)).
- Who will work on it. Ask who handles your file day to day and how fast messages are answered.
- 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
Injured in Portland? Get matched with an attorney now.
Your Own Share Of The Blame
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.
Time Limits To Know
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)). The type of claim decides the date, so do not wait.
Local Courts and Hospitals in Portland
Portland lies in Middlesex County, according to Census Bureau place and county names. Middlesex County’s Middlesex Judicial District superior court is listed in Middletown, at 1 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457. Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, in Middlesex County, appears in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hospital General Information file as an acute care hospital with emergency services.
The three Connecticut acute care and critical access hospitals nearest Portland in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hospital General Information file, measured in a straight line from the town’s coordinates, are Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, 2.1 miles, an acute care hospital; Midstate Medical Center in Meriden, 9.7 miles, an acute care hospital; and The Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain, 10.4 miles, an acute care hospital. The street address of Middlesex Hospital is 28 Crescent St., Middletown, CT 06457.
These figures are straight line distances, so the drive from Portland is longer. Whichever provider treated you, request your complete records and an itemized bill, and keep a list of every appointment.
The file also lists Hartford Hospital in Hartford at 12.6 miles and John Dempsey Hospital of the University of Connecticut in Farmington at 13.9 miles. Counting Connecticut acute care and critical access hospitals in a straight line from Portland: 2 within 10 miles, 12 within 25 miles, 23 within 50 miles.
Closest to Portland among the places this site covers are Middletown, 2.8 miles southwest; Wethersfield, 9.0 miles north; and Meriden, 9.5 miles west. The reference cities are 13 miles north (Hartford) and 24 miles southwest (New Haven).
Taking The First Step From Portland
Use the form at the top of the page to tell us what happened. NeedAnAttorney.net reviews your details and works to match you with an attorney in our network who may handle cases in Connecticut. There is no charge to submit it, and submitting it does not hire anyone.
While you wait, write down what happened and when, who saw it, what treatment you have received and how many days of work you missed. Put bills, letters and insurance messages in one folder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which hospital is closest to Portland?
Middlesex Hospital in Middletown is the closest Connecticut acute care or critical access hospital on the federal hospital list, 2.1 miles away in a straight line, an acute care hospital. Midstate Medical Center in Meriden is 9.7 miles away and The Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain is 10.4 miles away. In an emergency call 911 first; not every hospital has an emergency room.
What other places near Portland have their own page here?
Middletown is 2.8 miles southwest of Portland, Wethersfield is 9.0 miles north and Meriden is 9.5 miles west, by straight line from the Census coordinates.
What will it cost me to use this page?
No. The form is free to use. Most injury attorneys explain their fee before you decide. You decide whether to hire anyone.
What do I do first after a crash?
Start with your health and get checked out. Report what happened to the police or the property owner as appropriate. Photograph the scene and your injuries, and write down what happened while you remember it.
When does the time to file an injury claim run out in Connecticut?
Within two years for most injury claims (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584). Missing the date usually ends the case. A wrongful death claim follows its own rules (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-555(a)).
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)). Ask how the rule would be argued in your case. Raise it early with any attorney you speak with.
Is there a limit on damages for an injury in Connecticut?
It depends on the bills, the missed work and the lasting effects, and an attorney can tell you whether any rule limits the amount. How fault is assigned can also change the amount. Lasting effects and missed work are part of what is proved.
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)). Those figures are floors, not a measure of what a claim is worth. Ask an attorney to check every policy that may apply.
If You Were Hurt Somewhere Else In Connecticut
People are hurt in every part of Connecticut. These pages cover other communities.
