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Your Thompson 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 Windham County sits in Putnam, at 155 Church Street, Putnam, CT 06260. 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 Thompson, 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.
Questions To Ask A Thompson Injury Attorney
Ask these in any first conversation:
- Your share of fault. Ask how a finding that you were partly responsible would change the numbers (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-572h(b)).
- 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).
- 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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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)). Records fade and witnesses move, so an early start helps even well inside the limit.
Local Courts and Hospitals in Thompson
Thompson lies in Windham County, according to Census Bureau place and county names. The Connecticut court directory lists the Windham Judicial District (at Putnam) superior court for Windham County in Putnam, at 155 Church Street, Putnam, CT 06260. In Windham County, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hospital General Information file lists Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam as an acute care hospital with emergency services. Windham Community Memorial Hospital in Willimantic, in Windham County, appears in that file as an acute care hospital with emergency services.
The three Connecticut acute care and critical access hospitals nearest Thompson in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hospital General Information file, measured in a straight line from the town’s coordinates, are Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam, 6.2 miles, an acute care hospital; Windham Community Memorial Hospital in Willimantic, 26.3 miles, an acute care hospital; and Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford Springs, 26.9 miles, an acute care hospital. The street address of Day Kimball Hospital is 320 Pomfret Street, Putnam, CT 06260.
These figures are straight line distances, so the drive from Thompson 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 William W Backus Hospital in Norwich at 33.0 miles and Manchester Memorial Hospital in Manchester at 36.8 miles. Counting Connecticut acute care and critical access hospitals in a straight line from Thompson: 1 within 10 miles, 1 within 25 miles, 8 within 50 miles.
Closest to Thompson among the places this site covers are Killingly, 11.1 miles south; Coventry, 28.5 miles southwest; and Ellington, 30.2 miles west. Hartford is 45 miles west of Thompson and New Haven is 72 miles southwest.
How To Get Matched With An Attorney In Thompson
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
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.
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)). 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.
What coverage must a driver near Thompson have?
Liability coverage of at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for injuries (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-112(a)). Several policies can apply to one crash. Before you accept a payment, check for every policy that may apply.
Which hospital is closest to Thompson?
Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam is the closest Connecticut acute care or critical access hospital on the federal hospital list, 6.2 miles away in a straight line, an acute care hospital. Windham Community Memorial Hospital in Willimantic is 26.3 miles away and Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford Springs is 26.9 miles away. In an emergency call 911 first; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Which nearby places does this site cover besides Thompson?
Closest by straight line are Killingly (11.1 miles south), Coventry (28.5 miles southwest) and Ellington (30.2 miles west).
How much does it cost to be matched with an attorney here?
Nothing. The form costs you nothing. Many injury matters are handled on a contingency basis. Ask how costs are handled as well as the fee.
What should I do in the first week after an accident?
See a doctor as soon as you can. 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.
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