Residents of Connecticut file about 16,500 personal injury cases every year, not counting automobile accidents, which account for more than 112,000 cases per year. There are also hundreds of medical malpractice claims filed each year.
Connecticut also requires most personal injury cases to be filed within two years of the incident. While two years may seem like a long time, some victims of personal injuries don’t realize the extent of their injuries for years after the event. People who file their claims within the two year limit can have their medical costs, lost wages, and damages covered, even into the future. Contacting a personal injury attorney immediately is very important in order to begin this process right away.
The exception to Connecticut’s two year statute of limitations is in childhood sexual abuse cases. Connecticut is known for its high prosecution rate of clergy who sexually abuse children, and it allows victims who were abused as children up until their 48th birthday to make a claim.