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Wrongful Death Lawyers – Connecticut

Jackson O’Keefe, LLP, values the details of the law and practice in wrongful death actions.  You may not care about this information, but it can be very important in putting your loved one’s case in the best possible position for a favorable resolution. One of the mainstays over the last 50 years of Jackson O’Keefe, LLP, has been helping insurers defend against some of their most tragic and horrendous wrongful death cases. We bring the knowledge and experience to you, to help your family obtain the full compensation it may be entitled to.  Get the benefit of our many years of insurance experience by calling us now at 860.278.4040.

At Jackson O’Keefe, we are not a mass production law firm. We don’t look at you as number, and assign you to a secretary or paralegal for primary “handling”. Your calls get through. We are a small firm of professionals, helping families. Every client’s case is handled by a partner-attorney throughout the process. Personal. Professional. Best practices. We carefully review developments in the law on a continual basis, to put your best case forward. Get the benefit of our many years experience by calling us now at (860) 278-4040.

The lawyers at Jackson O’Keefe represent individuals and families in accidental or wrongful death claimsContact the firm to schedule a confidential, free consultation.

When a loved one dies, the enormity of the emotional loss can make it extremely difficult to keep sight of the financial loss. This situation can quickly become critical if the loved one was the family’s provider. Our attorneys at Jackson O’Keefe, LLP,  have extensive experience handling wrongful death claims. They understand that a lengthy case can be hard on the family, constantly reminding them of all that they have lost. Jackson O’Keefe lawyers work hard to build a strong case from the outset, often obtaining early settlements that minimize suffering and help family members move forward.

If you have lost a loved one as the result of someone else’s negligence, it is important that you act promptly to retain legal counsel and file a wrongful death claim. Connecticut has a two-year statute of limitations on wrongful death actions. So, you must file your lawsuit within two years of the death of your loved one or you will lose your right to recover.

Accidental or wrongful death claims are handled by Jackson O’Keefe, LLP, on a contingent fee basis. Attorney’s fees are incurred only in the event that the firm recovers compensation for the loss.

The attorneys at Jackson O’Keefe, LLP, are committed to providing professional representation as effectively and efficiently as possible for over 50 years. Contact the firm to learn your options.

Connecticut’s Wrongful Death Statute

Connecticut’s Wrongful Death Statute, General Statutes § 52-555, provides for the recovery of “just damages,” medical expenses and funeral expenses by the executor or administrator of an estate for injuries resulting in death. The statute also requires that the executor or administrator bring the suit within two years of the date of death and five years of the date of the injury. The statute states in part:””(a) In any action surviving to or brought by an executor or administrator for injuries resulting in death, whether instantaneous or otherwise, such executor or administrator may recover from the party legally at fault for such injuries just damages together with the cost of reasonably necessary medical, hospital and nursing services, and including funeral expenses, provided no action shall be brought to recover such damages and disbursements but within two years from the date of death, and except that no such action may be brought more than five years from the date of the act or omission complained of.”

The Connecticut Survival of Civil Actions Statute, § 52-599, provides in part: “(a) A cause or right of action shall not be lost or destroyed by the death of any person, but shall survive in favor of or against the executor or administrator of the deceased person.”

The Wrongful Death Statute permits recovery for the tortiously caused death of any person “whether instantaneous or otherwise.” Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-555 specifies damages recoverable for a wrongful death. This includes expenses the decedent and the estate suffered as a result of the wrongful act. The estate may recover the cost of reasonably necessary medical, hospital and nursing services, and funeral expenses. The statute additionally allows recovery of “just damages.” These often are the greater part of the wrongful death recovery and include pain and suffering, the value of the lost life and the enjoyment of life’s activities. The rule is that insofar as money can do it, the plaintiff may be awarded fair, just and reasonable compensation for the loss of life. As in the other categories of damages, there is no precise mathematical formula for a jury to apply.

Since the 1950s, Jackson O’Keefe, LLP, has been handling wrongful death actions in Connecticut and has tried many of these types of cases to successful jury verdicts. Jackson O’Keefe, LLP, has the experience and knowledge to help your family successfully navigate these difficult issues. Call us now at 860.278.4040 to discuss your matter.