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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

State law

Statute of Limitations

2 years from date of deathConn. Gen. Stat. § 52-555

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.

State law

Key Connecticut Statutes

Connecticut Wrongful Death StatuteConn. Gen. Stat. § 52-555

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.

State law

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