Waterbury Wrongful Death Lawyer - Dan Petroskey
Episode notes
From DeFronzo & Petroskey, P.C. - Waterbury Wrongful Death Lawyer explains what surviving family members need to know after losing a loved one in a fatal Waterbury crash, including who can file a claim, what compensation may be available, and the deadlines that apply under Connecticut law. Only the executor or administrator of a deceased person's estate can bring a wrongful death claim in Connecticut, and this resource walks through why the probate court must appoint that representative before a lawsuit can move forward, along with how comparative negligence and survival actions can affect a family's case.
The description also covers the compensation families may recover, including economic losses such as funeral costs and lost income, as well as non-economic losses tied to pain and suffering and loss of consortium. Listeners will hear about the two-year filing deadline for wrongful death claims in Connecticut, along with the outer five-year limit tied to the negligent act that caused the death. The discussion touches on common causes of fatal crashes in Waterbury, including issues on roadways like I-84 and Route 8, and explains how fault is proven through evidence such as police reports and witness statements.
Dan Petroskey of DeFronzo & Petroskey, P.C. has represented injured people and grieving families in Connecticut for over two decades. Admitted to the Connecticut Bar, Dan Petroskey now leads a practice built on more than 60 years of settling cases and recovering compensation for clients, and he currently serves as President of the Waterbury Bar Association. The episode reflects his approach to handling wrongful death matters, from opening the estate to preparing every case for trial from the start.
Families listening can learn how DeFronzo & Petroskey, P.C. manages the legal process on behalf of clients, including investigating the crash, opening the estate in probate court, and handling communications with insurance companies. The firm represents families in Waterbury and across Connecticut, including New Haven County, Litchfield County, Hartford County, Fairfield County, and Middlesex County. To discuss a wrongful death case directly, call DeFronzo & Petroskey, P.C. at (203) 756-7408 for a free consultation.
DeFronzo & Petroskey, P.C.
255 Bank St # 2b, Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 756-7408