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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 Fairfield County sits in Bridgeport, at 1061 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
An injury changes the pace of your days. Medical visits, paperwork and worry about money can crowd out everything else. If you were hurt in Stratford because of another person’s actions, this page explains how Connecticut treats injury claims so you can plan your next step.
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 Stratford
Whoever you speak to, a few answers tell you a lot:
- 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)).
- 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
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When You Were Partly At Fault
A person who is fifty percent at fault or less can still recover in Connecticut. 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.
What An Award Can Include
In an ordinary injury claim in Connecticut, the amount depends on the facts of the claim. Special rules can apply to particular kinds of claims, so ask about yours.
Keep every bill and record, because they carry the claim.
Filing Deadlines For Injury Claims
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)). Missing the date usually ends the case, so ask any attorney to name the exact last day for yours.
Courts and Hospitals Near Stratford
Fairfield County is the county the Census Bureau assigns to Stratford. The Connecticut court directory lists the Bridgeport Judicial District superior court for Fairfield County in Bridgeport, at 1061 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604. In Fairfield County, the Connecticut Office of Health Strategy list of trauma centers shows Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport as a Level II trauma center. Danbury Hospital in Danbury, also in Fairfield County, is on that list as a Level II trauma center. In Fairfield County, that list shows Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk as a Level II trauma center.
The three Connecticut acute care and critical access hospitals nearest Stratford in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hospital General Information file, measured in a straight line from the town’s coordinates, are Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, 2.3 miles, an acute care hospital; St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, 3.9 miles, an acute care hospital; and Griffin Hospital in Derby, 9.2 miles, an acute care hospital. The street address of Bridgeport Hospital is 267 Grant Street, Bridgeport, CT 06610.
These figures are straight line distances, so the drive from Stratford 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 Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven, 12.0 miles, and The Connecticut Hospice in Branford, 15.7 miles (listed without emergency services). Within 10, 25 and 50 miles of Stratford the file shows 3, 10 and 19 Connecticut acute care and critical access hospitals, by straight line. VA and military hospitals are not included in these figures.
The nearest places in Connecticut that this site has pages for, by the same coordinates, are Milford (3.5 miles east), Bridgeport (3.7 miles west) and Shelton (6.9 miles north). The reference cities are 45 miles northeast (Hartford) and 13 miles northeast (New Haven).
Where To Begin After An Injury In Stratford
Fill in the form at the top of this page. NeedAnAttorney.net reviews your details and works to match you with an attorney in our network who may handle cases in Connecticut. The form is free to use, and sending it does not mean you have hired 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 court would hear an injury case from Stratford?
The court is chosen by the type and size of the case and where the injury happened. Ask your attorney to confirm it. The court listing described above names the local court locations.
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). Missing the date usually ends the case. An early start protects the evidence.
Can I still recover if the accident was partly my fault?
Under Connecticut law, 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 raise this point first. An attorney can explain how the rule fits your facts.
How much can I recover for pain and suffering in Connecticut?
Pain and suffering is proved by the facts of your case, so ask which rules, if any, apply to your claim. The amount depends on the facts of your claim. Ask an attorney whether any rule reaches your claim.
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.
Which hospital is closest to Stratford?
Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport is the closest Connecticut acute care or critical access hospital on the federal hospital list, 2.3 miles away in a straight line, an acute care hospital. St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport is 3.9 miles away and Griffin Hospital in Derby is 9.2 miles away. VA and military hospitals are not included. In an emergency call 911 first; not every hospital has an emergency room.
What other places near Stratford have their own page here?
Milford is 3.5 miles east of Stratford, Bridgeport is 3.7 miles west and Shelton is 6.9 miles north, by straight line from the Census coordinates.
Does it cost anything to use this page to find an attorney?
No. The form is free to use. Many injury matters are handled on a contingency basis. Ask how costs are handled as well as the fee.
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