How Does Connecticut's Wrongful Death Statute § 52-555 Work in Fatal Car Accident Cases? - Dan Petroskey
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From DeFronzo & Petroskey, P.C. - How Does Connecticut's Wrongful Death Statute § 52-555 Work in Fatal Car Accident Cases? explains how families and estate representatives can pursue justice after losing a loved one in a fatal car accident. This episode breaks down how Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-555 allows the estate of a person killed in a crash to seek damages from the at-fault party, and why only a court-appointed executor or administrator has the authority to file such a claim.
Listeners will learn about the legal deadlines that apply, including the requirement that claims generally be brought within two years of the date of death, and how Connecticut law, shaped by cases like Floyd v. Fruit Industries, Inc. before the Connecticut Supreme Court, does not recognize a common-law wrongful death claim. The discussion covers the responsibilities of the estate's executor or administrator, including working with the Probate Court, gathering evidence, and pursuing recoverable damages such as medical and funeral expenses, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, and the loss of life's enjoyment.
The episode also touches on the separate loss of consortium claim a surviving spouse may bring under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-555a, and how enhanced damages may be available under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-295 in certain cases involving reckless conduct. At DeFronzo & Petroskey, P.C., Waterbury catastrophic car accident attorney Dan Petroskey has represented plaintiffs in serious and fatal motor vehicle accident cases throughout Connecticut since 2004, working closely with estate representatives to investigate liability and pursue full compensation.
If you lost a loved one in a fatal car accident, Dan Petroskey can explain your family's legal options and help protect your right to pursue compensation. Call DeFronzo & Petroskey, P.C. at (203) 756-7408 for a free consultation to discuss how Connecticut's wrongful death statute may apply to your situation.
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