Wrongful Death Claims in Stamford
I-95 through Stamford has a well-documented history of serious and fatal accidents. In September 2024, a wrong-way driver caused a multi-vehicle collision on I-95 in Stamford in the early morning hours. Connecticut courts and juries have addressed the severity of I-95 accidents directly — a Stamford jury awarded $15 million to a survivor rear-ended by a tractor-trailer while stopped in traffic on I-95, and families of I-95 crash victims have received settlements as large as $18.75 million and $4.8 million in wrongful death cases arising from crashes on this corridor.
Connecticut's Wrongful Death Law
Under Connecticut General Statutes § 52-555, the executor or administrator of the deceased person's estate must file a wrongful death claim, typically on behalf of the surviving spouse, children, or parents, generally within two years from the date of death and not more than five years from the underlying act or omission.
What Compensation May Be Available
All medical and funeral expenses, lost income and financial support the family would have received, loss of consortium, and damages reflecting the full impact of the loss on the family. Serious I-95 accidents in Stamford have resulted in some of the largest settlements and verdicts in the state, reflecting the severity these crashes often involve.
Common Sources of Wrongful Death Claims in Stamford
- —Fatal car and truck accidents on I-95, including wrong-way driving incidents
- —Commercial truck accidents involving federal safety violations
- —Medical negligence at Stamford-area hospitals
- —Drunk driving accidents
- —Workplace and industrial accidents
FAQ
The executor or administrator of the deceased person's estate files the claim, typically on behalf of the surviving spouse, children, or parents.
Areas We Serve
Jazlowiecki & Jazlowiecki LLC represents seriously injured clients throughout Connecticut, including Bristol, Hartford, New Britain, West Hartford, Waterbury, New Haven, and Farmington.
Most Connecticut personal injury claims must be filed within two years — and some deadlines are far shorter. See our Connecticut personal injury statute of limitations guide for deadlines by case type, exceptions, and why acting early matters.
If your family has lost a loved one due to another's negligence in Stamford, contact us for a free, compassionate case evaluation.