Protecting Your Right To Compensation

When someone suffers an untimely death, it can devastate the loved ones they leave behind. Beyond the personal grief and daily challenges, family members face the loss of financial support. If someone’s negligent actions fatally injured your loved one, Baber Law can protect your legal rights and seek compensation on your behalf.

Connecticut Wrongful Death Claims

Connecticut General Statutes, §52-555 grants a deceased person’s estate the right to pursue compensation from a responsible party. Our wrongful death attorney files a lawsuit to recover personal injury damages the decedent would have been entitled to had they survived the accident. 

Authority to File a Lawsuit

In Connecticut, only the deceased person’s personal representative has legal authority to file a suit on behalf of the estate.

• No Named Executor? If the decedent didn’t have a will naming an executor, Baber Law can help you accomplish this through the probate court. The court can approve the estate and name an administrator to serve as the decedent’s personal representative. 

Wrongful Death Beneficiaries

When we file a wrongful death lawsuit, we name the decedent’s personal representative as the plaintiff. Any damages we recover become part of the estate. Connecticut law governs how the court distributes estate proceeds among beneficiaries:

Hierarchy of Beneficiaries

• Primary: The Surviving Spouse typically holds the first priority for receiving compensation.

• Primary: Surviving Children qualify as primary beneficiaries, along with a surviving spouse.

• Secondary: Surviving Parents may be eligible if the deceased has no surviving spouse or children.

• Other: Other Survivors can include other family members or individuals who were financially dependent on the deceased.

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Common Incidents Leading to Wrongful Death Claims

When we represent you, our wrongful death attorney begins working on your case immediately. We talk to you about the circumstances, then we conduct an independent investigation to determine the responsible parties. Common incidents that result in wrongful death lawsuits include:

• Motor Vehicle Accidents: Incidents involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, or pedestrians
• Medical Malpractice: Negligent acts, errors, or omissions by medical professionals
• Dog Bites and Attacks
• Workplace Accidents: Including falls, electrical injuries, chemical exposures, burns, transportation accidents, and incidents involving defective machinery

This list describes the common causes of fatal injuries. If your loved one died under other circumstances, we can investigate the accident to determine if negligence played a role.

Recoverable Damages in a Wrongful Death Case

We evaluate your recoverable losses accurately to secure fair compensation, ease your financial burdens, and restore your financial stability. Damages available in a wrongful death claim include:

Economic Damages (Tangible Financial Losses)

• Medical Expenses for the care and treatment provided to the deceased.
• The decedent’s lost income, benefits, and earning capacity.
• Funeral and burial expenses.
• Loss of future financial support the deceased would have provided to their dependents.

Noneconomic Damages (Intangible Losses)

• The victim’s conscious pain and suffering endured before their death.
• Loss of enjoyment of life’s activities (hobbies, sports, social interactions).
• Loss of consortium (the surviving spouse’s loss of support, affection, and companionship).

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Connecticut Statute of Limitations

Filing Deadlines 

In most instances, Connecticut’s statute of limitations requires the estate to file a wrongful death lawsuit within two years from the date of the victim’s death. Failure to meet this deadline may result in permanently forfeiting your right to recover compensation. To avoid legal complications, you should take action as soon as possible. 

If a negligent party fatally injured your loved one, contact Baber Law immediately. Once we learn the specifics of the accident, we can determine how the statute of limitations applies to your unique case.

Middletown, CT Wrongful Death Lawyer

If your loved one lost their life due to someone’s negligence, contact Baber Law. When you’re ready, we can schedule a free consultation, discuss your case, and explain your legal options. 

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