When Does the Two-Year Statute of Limitations NOT Apply to Connecticut Car Accident Cases Under § 52-584? - Dan Petroskey
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From DeFronzo & Petroskey, P.C. - When Does the Two-Year Statute of Limitations NOT Apply to Connecticut Car Accident Cases Under § 52-584? explains the filing deadlines that can control whether an injured person can pursue compensation after a crash in Connecticut. This episode walks through the standard two-year rule in Connecticut General Statutes § 52-584 and clarifies how the deadline is measured from when an injury is first sustained or discovered. It also highlights the separate three-year statute of repose that can cut off claims even when an injury is found later.
You’ll learn how the discovery rule can change when the two-year clock starts for injuries that are not immediately obvious, including internal injuries, soft tissue damage, whiplash, herniated discs, and neurological symptoms tied to traumatic brain injury (TBI). The discussion covers what Connecticut courts look at when deciding whether an injury should have been discovered sooner through reasonable care, and why the discovery rule does not extend the three-year maximum tied to the date of the accident.
The episode also breaks down government-related claims, where deadlines can be much shorter than two years. It covers state claims that typically must be presented to the Office of the Claims Commissioner under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 4-148, and explains how permission-to-sue rules under § 4-160 can affect the timeline. For municipal claims, it outlines strict notice requirements that may require written notice within six months, and explains how defective road and highway claims can trigger a 90-day notice period under § 13a-149 and § 13a-144, potentially barring a claim even if a lawsuit is filed within two years.
Finally, the show explores tolling and alternate timelines, including fraudulent concealment under § 52-595, where a defendant’s intentional concealment of facts can pause the statute of limitations. It also discusses what happens when a defendant leaves Connecticut under § 52-590, which can pause the clock when the person is unavailable for service of process, up to a seven-year extension. You’ll also hear how wrongful death claims follow different rules under § 52-555, how product liability claims involving defective vehicles or parts operate under § 52-577a, and how Waterbury attorney Dan Petroskey of DeFronzo & Petroskey, P.C. helps clients in Waterbury and New Haven County protect their right to compensation while tracking critical deadlines.
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