Connecticut law
Wrongful Death Laws in Connecticut.
Connecticut’s wrongful-death statute allows the administrator of the decedent’s estate to bring an action for wrongful death. Actions generally must be brought within 2 years of the decedent’s death, and Connecticut allows recovery of economic damages and damages for loss of life’s enjoyment (a distinctive Connecticut element) along with loss of financial support.
Last verified: 2026-04-17
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Statute of Limitations
Connecticut wrongful-death actions must generally be filed within 2 years of the date of death, with an outside limit of 5 years from the act or omission causing the death.
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Key Connecticut Statutes
Connecticut’s wrongful-death statute governs who may bring the action and the damages available, including recovery for pre-death pain and suffering, lost earning capacity, and loss of life’s enjoyment.
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