Wrongful Death Law in Connecticut
This page covers wrongful death law as it applies in Connecticut — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what wrongful death protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern wrongful death in Connecticut
Connecticut state law
- Municipalities › Municipal EmployeesCT 7 § 7-465
Cited in 58 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Civil Actions › Statutory Rights of Action and DefensesCT 52 § 52-572h
Cited in 49 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Civil Actions › Court Practice and ProcedureCT 52 § 52-192a
Cited in 25 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Civil Actions › Court Practice and ProcedureCT 52 § 52-225a
Cited in 15 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Civil Actions › Court Practice and ProcedureCT 52 § 52-190a
Cited in 14 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Civil Actions › Statutory Rights of Action and DefensesCT 52 § 52-572c
Cited in 11 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for wrongful death in Connecticut.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.