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If they fail to uphold that standard of care, patients may suffer severe and sometimes fatal consequences. This negligence could also result in the doctor, nurse, or medical facility being held liable for the harm they\u2019ve caused.If you\u2019ve been injured by a negligent medical provider and want to pursue the monetary damages you\u2019re entitled to, contact D\u2019Amico Pettinicchi Injury Lawyers. Our Connecticut medical malpractice lawyers have over 100 years of combined experience helping injured patients seek justice and compensation.What is the Deadline for Filing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Connecticut?Victims of medical malpractice face a tremendous number of challenges in their physical and emotional recovery. When you have medical appointments, therapy, surgery, and employment hurdles to overcome, it\u2019s easy to lose track of the time that passes after your injury. It\u2019s important for anyone seeking compensation from negligent medical providers to make their initial claim within the\u00a0statute of limitations in Connecticut, which is typically two years for medical malpractice cases. This two-year clock starts ticking beginning with one of the following:The date the malpractice occurredThe date you discovered your injuryThe date you should have discovered your injuryIt\u2019s important to note that, regardless of when you discovered your injury, there is also a deadline of three years from the date of the incident. It\u2019s imperative that you contact a medical malpractice attorney soon after your injury to ensure you do not miss the deadline for taking legal action.What Damages are Available in Connecticut Medical Malpractice Cases?Personal injury cases, like medical malpractice claims, allow injured victims to seek compensation for economic and non-economic damages. This includes medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost income, and pain and suffering. The potential compensatory damages that are available to injured patients are extensive and depend on the extent of harm caused by the negligent healthcare provider.In Connecticut, patients who are partially at fault for their own injury are not necessarily barred from pursuing a medical malpractice claim. As long as your share of fault does not exceed the other party\u2019s negligence, you could be entitled to financial damages. The state\u2019s modified comparative fault system does require that your total amount of compensation be\u00a0decreased in proportion to your percentage of fault.What Might Medical Negligence Look Like?Negligence in the healthcare field can present itself in many ways and have many different consequences. Medical malpractice cases in Connecticut often involve one or more of the following:Delayed diagnosisMisdiagnosisSurgical errorsPrescription errorsFailure to treatBirth injuriesIf you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to these or any other type of medical malpractice, contact D\u2019Amico Pettinicchi Injury Lawyers today. Our caring and experienced attorneys will guide you through the claims process and fight tirelessly to build a case that meets the state\u2019s burden of proof by a preponderance of the evidence.Schedule a free virtual or in-person consultation\u00a0today with one of our\u00a0medical malpractice lawyers to discuss your case."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/damicopettinicchi.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Negligence in Connecticut Medical Malpractice Cases","item":"https:\/\/damicopettinicchi.com\/blog\/negligence-in-connecticut-medical-malpractice-cases\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]