Personal Injury Statistics in Connecticut
Understanding personal injury statistics in Connecticut helps you benchmark your case value, understand the legal environment, and set realistic expectations for your claim.
For informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney.
$18,000 – $80,000
Average Settlement Range
Varies widely by injury severity and case type
Modified comparative fault (51% bar)
Fault System
Directly affects how damages are calculated
2 years
Statute of Limitations
Time to file from date of injury
At-Fault (Tort)
Auto Insurance System
At-fault driver's insurer liable
Connecticut Injury Cases — By the Numbers
31,000 cases/yr
PI Cases Filed Annually
$58,000
Average Settlement
$35,000
Median Settlement
48%
Plaintiff Trial Win Rate
17 mo
Avg. Time to Settle
Slip and Fall
Top Injury Type
14 mo
Civil Court Backlog
33%
Avg. Contingency Fee
Key Facts About Connecticut Injury Law
Connecticut uses modified comparative negligence under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-572h — plaintiffs are barred from recovering if they are 51% or more at fault, and awards are reduced proportionally for any fault below that threshold.
Personal injury claims must be filed within 2 years of the date of injury or discovery of injury under Connecticut General Statutes; product liability and medical malpractice claims have separate rules and prerequisites that must be carefully followed.
Connecticut has no statutory cap on compensatory damages for most personal injury cases, allowing full recovery of medical expenses, lost wages, future costs, and noneconomic damages such as pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Connecticut Personal Injury Law Overview
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.