Category: Wrongful Death

Under Connecticut law, you typically have two years from the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. You must file the lawsuit within five years of the date of the wrongful act or omission that caused the death. Some exceptions exist. Still, you should act swiftly and contact an attorney right away if […]

If you’ve recently lost a loved one in an accident, you may consider filing a wrongful death claim. It’s important to know how to file a wrongful death claim in Connecticut because it follows a specific process. Seemingly small errors could risk losing your opportunity to recover compensation. For this reason, it can be beneficial […]

When someone in Connecticut causes another person’s death, the decedent’s estate can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the at-fault party. Only the executor (administrator or personal representative of the estate) can initiate the claim. Any compensation from the lawsuit passes to the deceased’s estate. It then goes to heirs through the probate process. If […]