Wrongful Death & Accidental Death
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If you or someone you know has suffered a loss due to wrongful or accidental death due to someone else’s negligent or careless acts, we will fight tirelessly to hold the responsible party accountable. Our office will help you get through the toughest times, assist in the probate process, and do whatever is necessary to help you and your family get justice following the wrongful death of your loved one.
After an accidental death, many families want above all to know whether the death of a loved one could have been prevented. When you lose a loved one because of another’s negligent or careless acts, it’s only natural to want answers and to get justice.
Our firm understands that it is critical to fully investigate an accidental death in Connecticut CT to uncover all the facts surrounding the accidental death of a love done. We work with some of the best investigators in Connecticut who will leave no stone unturned and learn the truth about the incident to find out if the tragedy was preventable or whether your loss is attributable to someone else’s careless acts.
Our firm handles many different types of accidental death cases, including the following:
- Car Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Boating Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Train Accidents
- Bus Accidents
- Drunk Driving Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Hit and Run Accidents
- Reckless Driving
- Premises Liability
- Negligent Security
- Homicide
- Gun Violence and Accident Discharge
- Unsafe or Defective Products
- Accidental Fires
- Nursing Home or Elderly Abuse
- Accident Death at Work
Time Limitation to Bring Wrongful Death or Accidental Death Claim in Connecticut CT
All civil law suits are subject to a Statute of Limitations, which means that you only have a certain amount of time in which to bring a wrongful death action in court. Under Connecticut law, you must bring a wrongful death claim within two (2) years from the date of loss or date of death. Therefore, it is important that you don’t wait to talk to a wrongful death attorney and find out what your rights are for your loved one.
Probate Process to File Wrongful Death Action
A wrongful death suit must be brought under the state’s wrongful death statute. Under Conn. General Statute 52-555, a wrongful death claim must be brought by the representative of the decedent’s estate. This means that before you can even file suit, you need to file an application to open an estate in Probate Court in the town or city where your loved one resided. This is typically done by a spouse, parent, or other family members.
Once an estate is properly opened, C.G.S.§ 52-555 allows for compensation or damages for the loss of life, loss of future wages, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of all of life’s pleasures missed, loss of company and consortium, and all medical and treatment expenses, and even funeral costs.
Our firm will handle the probate process for you and your family to allow you to file a lawsuit for all damages you and your family are entitled to for the loss of your loved one.
Contact a Connecticut CT Wrongful Death Attorney for a Free Consultation
Our compassionate Connecticut Wrongful Death Lawyers are dedicated to getting justice for you and your family for the accidental death or a loved one. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means we don’t take a fee unless we win your case.
Since information and evidence are crucial to winning in any case, it is important that you contact us immediately so we can begin investigating your case, collect and preserve all evidence. You can contact us at (203) 518-8010 to investigate and obtain more information about the incident.