What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 2 years under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584.
Personal injury Deadlines in Connecticut
How long do you have to file a personal injury claim in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 2 years under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584. The full rule is: 2 Years (3-yr repose).
When does the clock start for personal injury in Connecticut?
Two years from when the injury is sustained or discovered, with a three-year outer limit from the act.
Can the Connecticut deadline for personal injury be extended?
The annotations note the section provides no exception for minors or incompetent persons (3 Conn. App. 602). Continuous treatment and continuing course of conduct doctrines can toll it in limited cases. Intentional torts run three years from the act under § 52-577 instead.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Connecticut?
Often, yes. Written notice within 90 days for highway defect claims under Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 13a-149, 7-465. Connecticut requires written notice within 90 days for a claim against a municipality arising from a defective road or bridge under § 13a-149, which is also the exclusive remedy for such claims. Indemnification claims against a municipality for an employee's a…
How does Connecticut compare to other states for personal injury?
Connecticut's 2 years is in the middle of the range nationally. Across the 51 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for personal injury ranges from 1 year to 6 years, and 2 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Personal Injury Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the personal injury deadline in Connecticut:
