Lost Wages in a Connecticut Personal Injury Claim
If an injury caused by another party's negligence forced you out of work in Connecticut, you can recover lost wages and future earning capacity as part of your claim. Here is exactly how to document, calculate, and recover your income losses.
For informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney.
Modified comparative fault (51% bar)
Fault System
2 years
Filing Deadline
At-Fault
Auto System
What Lost Wages You Can Recover in Connecticut
Past Lost Wages
All income you lost from the date of the accident through settlement or verdict — including salary, hourly wages, tips, commissions, bonuses, and self-employment income.
Future Lost Earnings
If your injury causes permanent or long-term disability affecting your ability to work, you can recover the present value of future income losses. Expert economic testimony is typically required.
Lost Business Income
Self-employed individuals and business owners can claim documented lost profits caused by their inability to work.
Benefits & PTO Used
Sick days, vacation days, and other benefits consumed due to your injury may be recoverable as lost wages.
No-Fault vs At-Fault in Connecticut
Connecticut Injury Law
Connecticut applies modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar, meaning plaintiffs who are found majority at fault cannot recover. Damages are proportionally reduced for any lower degree of plaintiff fault. Connecticut does not operate as a no-fault auto insurance state. The statute of limitations is 2 years, with a discovery rule applicable to latent injury cases. Connecticut imposes no general cap on compensatory damages, making it a favorable jurisdiction for seriously injured plaintiffs. Product liability actions are governed by the Connecticut Product Liability Act (CPLA), which provides a comprehensive framework for defective product claims. Medical malpractice cases require a good-faith certificate from a similar health care provider before suit can be filed. Connecticut courts follow federal Daubert standards for expert witness testimony. Punitive damages are allowed in cases of reckless or wanton conduct, though Connecticut limits them to litigation costs plus attorney fees rather than a separate damages category.