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Wrongful Death
When negligence results in the loss of a loved one, surviving family members may have legal options under Connecticut law. We help families understand the claims that may be available.
Who May Bring a Wrongful Death Claim in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, a wrongful death claim is generally brought by the executor or administrator of the deceased person’s estate.
In practice this means one of the first questions is a procedural one: who is able to bring the claim, and has that person been appointed. Families are not expected to know this, and it is something we can explain.
What Damages May Be Available?
Depending on the circumstances, a wrongful death claim may address medical expenses incurred before death, funeral and burial expenses, the loss of the person’s earnings and earning capacity, and the loss of their life and the enjoyment of it.
What applies in a particular case depends on the facts and on the circumstances of the death.
Why Early Investigation Can Matter
Evidence relating to how a death occurred can become harder to obtain as time passes. Records may be retained only for a period, and recollections change.
There are also deadlines that apply to these claims. Looking at the circumstances early gives a family more options than waiting does, without committing them to anything.
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Connecticut Deadlines Are Strict
The earlier we get involved, the more we can protect.
Personal injury claims have deadlines, and important evidence can disappear long before those deadlines arrive. Early investigation gives us a better opportunity to preserve evidence, speak with witnesses, and protect your claim before the insurance company shapes the narrative.
- Witnesses Forget. Memories fade, witnesses move, and people become harder to reach as time passes.
- Video Can Disappear. Surveillance, traffic-camera, dash-cam, and other digital evidence may be deleted or overwritten if it is not preserved quickly.
- Early Statements Matter. What you say to an insurance company early in the claim can affect how it evaluates the case later.
- Medical Documentation Matters. Delays or significant gaps in treatment may become issues the insurance company raises when evaluating your injuries.