CONNECTICUT AUTO INSURANCE GUIDE

Connecticut Wrongful Death, Survival, Two-Year Limitation & Five-Year Repose

Connecticut wrongful-death and survival claims have distinct estate, damages, limitation, and repose rules. This guide will address the generally applicable two-year wrongful-death limitation, five-year repose period from the underlying act or omission, recoverable damages, estate administration, and insurance coordination.

Publication review note — September 17, 2026. Verify current wrongful-death and survival statutes, limitation and repose provisions, damages authority, and controlling decisions before publication.