Key facts: Connecticut
- When the clock starts
- Generally the date of injury for personal injury claims; the date of death for wrongful death. Connecticut follows the discovery rule for most negligence claims, which delays accrual when the injury was not, or could not reasonably have been, discovered at the time.
- Last verified
- 2026-05-22
- Source type
- Primary (state code or court opinion)
Details and exceptions for Connecticut
Two years from the date of injury for PI, with an absolute three-year statute of repose from the act of negligence. Wrongful death is two years from the date of death, but no more than five years from the act or omission.
Related: Connecticut comparative negligence rule
Connecticut follows a modified 51% bar rule. Modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar; the plaintiff is barred only when fault is "greater than" the combined fault of defendants. A 50/50 split still allows half recovery.
Read the full Connecticut comparative negligence rule →This page is informational and does not constitute legal advice. Notice deadlines for claims against governmental units, medical malpractice, intentional torts, and other special categories run on separate tracks and can be much shorter. Confirm the controlling rule with a licensed Connecticut attorney before relying on it.