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Fairfield County Wrongful Death Attorney
Losing a family member because of someone else's negligence brings a kind of grief that legal language can't really capture, and dealing with a legal claim is probably the last thing on your mind right now. Fairfield Legal Connection exists to make that part easier when you're ready, by connecting families with attorneys experienced specifically in Connecticut wrongful death claims.
Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Claim in Connecticut
Under Connecticut law, a wrongful death claim is brought by the executor or administrator of the deceased person's estate, not by family members individually, which means one of the first steps is often making sure the right person is legally positioned to bring the case at all. Damages in a wrongful death claim can include the person's lost earning capacity, medical and funeral expenses, and compensation for the loss of the person's care, guidance, and companionship, though what applies depends on the specific circumstances.
The Deadline Is Measured Differently
Connecticut sets its own filing deadline for wrongful death claims, generally two years from the date of death, with an outer limit measured from the act that caused it rather than from the death itself. Because the claim runs through an estate, there are usually procedural steps to complete first, and those take time, which is why families are often better served by speaking with an attorney earlier than the deadline alone would suggest.
How These Cases Typically Arise
Wrongful death claims in Fairfield County most often arise from severe highway collisions on I-95 or the Merritt Parkway, truck accidents involving commercial vehicles, or other incidents severe enough to qualify as a catastrophic injury before proving fatal.
Areas We Serve in Fairfield County
Fairfield Legal Connection connects grieving families throughout Fairfield County (including Stamford, Greenwich, and New Canaan) with attorneys who handle these cases with the seriousness and care they require, not as just another file.
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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. This page is general information about Connecticut law, not legal advice about your situation.
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Faqs
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to talk to a lawyer?
Nothing. The call is free, and the attorneys we connect you with work on contingency, which means you pay no attorney's fee unless they recover money for you. If there is no recovery, there is no fee.
How long do I have to file a claim in Connecticut?
For most personal injury claims, Connecticut gives you two years from the date of the injury. Some situations carry much shorter deadlines, including claims against a city or the state, which can require written notice within months. The exceptions are what catch people out, so it is worth confirming your deadline early rather than assuming.
What if I was partly at fault?
You may still be able to recover. Connecticut uses modified comparative negligence: your recovery is reduced by your share of the fault, and you are barred only if you are found more than 50 percent responsible. Insurers know this, which is why they push early for a recorded statement that sounds like an admission.
Will I have to go to court?
Most claims settle without a trial. Filing a lawsuit is sometimes necessary to move an insurer off a low offer, but that is not the same as ending up in front of a jury. The large majority of cases resolve well before that point.
What happens after I reach out?
You tell us what happened. We match you with an attorney whose experience fits your case, and they review it with you directly. There is no obligation to hire anyone, and the conversation costs you nothing.