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Your Stonington 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 London County sits in New London, at 70 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320. 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 Stonington, 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.
NeedAnAttorney.net is a matching service. It does not give legal advice about your case. What follows is general information about Connecticut injury law, taken from the text of the statutes, so you know which questions to ask. The form at the top of the page connects you with an attorney when you are ready.
Questions To Ask A Stonington Injury Attorney
Ask these in any first conversation:
- The deadline. Ask the attorney to name the exact last day to file for your claim. The general limit for injury claims in Connecticut is two years (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584).
- 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)).
- Limits on damages. 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.
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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Your Own Share Of The Blame
Whether you can recover in Connecticut depends on how much of the fault is assigned to you. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-572h(b) sets 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)). Photographs, witness names and medical records help show where the fault lies.
The Deadline To Sue
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.
What Auto Policies 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.
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.
The Court and Hospitals Behind a Stonington Claim
The Census Bureau places Stonington in New London County. New London County’s New London Judicial District superior court is listed in New London, at 70 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hospital General Information file names Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, in New London County, as an acute care hospital with emergency services. That file names William W Backus Hospital in Norwich, in New London County, as an acute care hospital with emergency services.
Measured in a straight line from Stonington, the nearest Connecticut acute care and critical access hospitals in the federal Hospital General Information file are Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, 10.6 miles, an acute care hospital, then William W Backus Hospital in Norwich, 17.4 miles, an acute care hospital, then Windham Community Memorial Hospital in Willimantic, 31.3 miles, an acute care hospital. Lawrence & Memorial Hospital is at 365 Montauk Ave, New London, CT 06320.
Road distance from Stonington 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 Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam (39.6 miles) and Middlesex Hospital in Middletown (41.6 miles). The file lists 0 Connecticut acute care and critical access hospitals within 10 miles of Stonington, 2 within 25 miles and 9 within 50 miles, all in a straight line.
Other places this site covers near Stonington: Groton at 8.7 miles west, Ledyard at 9.1 miles northwest, New London at 10.2 miles west. The reference cities are 50 miles northwest (Hartford) and 53 miles west (New Haven).
Getting Started With Your Claim In Stonington
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
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.
Why do injury claims take so long?
Timing depends on your recovery and the other side. 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 time limit for an injury claim in Connecticut?
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)).
Which nearby places does this site cover besides Stonington?
Closest by straight line are Groton (8.7 miles west), Ledyard (9.1 miles northwest) and New London (10.2 miles west).
Is there a maximum award for an injury in Connecticut?
The amount is shown by the medical records and the proof of your losses; ask an attorney whether any limit applies to your facts. The amount depends on the facts of your claim. Ask an attorney whether any rule reaches your claim.
What if the other driver has only the minimum coverage?
$25,000 per person, $50,000 per 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.
What is the nearest hospital to Stonington?
On the federal list the nearest Connecticut acute care or critical access hospital is Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London (10.6 miles, straight line), then William W Backus Hospital in Norwich (17.4 miles) and Windham Community Memorial Hospital in Willimantic (31.3 miles). In an emergency call 911; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Must I give a recorded statement to an insurer?
You may speak with them, but you do not have to give a recorded statement right away. You can ask for questions in writing. An attorney can speak to the insurer for you.
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