DEMAND FOR SETTLEMENT - MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION

STATE OF CONNECTICUT

[FIRM NAME]
Attorneys at Law
[Street Address]
[City, Connecticut ZIP]
Telephone: [Phone]

DATE: [Date]

VIA CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

[Adjuster Name]
[Insurance Company Name]
[Street Address]
[City, State ZIP]

RE: SETTLEMENT DEMAND
Our Client: [Client Full Name]
Date of Loss: [Date of Accident]
Your Insured: [At-Fault Driver Name]
Claim Number: [Claim Number]

Dear [Adjuster Name]:

This firm represents [Client Name] in connection with the motor vehicle collision that occurred on [Date of Accident] in [Town], Connecticut.

I. CONNECTICUT-SPECIFIC LEGAL FRAMEWORK

A. Statute of Limitations

Under Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 52-584, the statute of limitations for negligence actions resulting in personal injury is two (2) years from the date of the act or omission. The limitations period expires on [Date].

B. Modified Comparative Negligence (51% Bar)

Connecticut follows modified comparative negligence under Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 52-572h. A plaintiff may recover if their negligence is not greater than the combined negligence of defendants (i.e., plaintiff can recover if 50% or less at fault). Recovery is reduced by plaintiff's percentage of fault.

Our client bears no fault for this collision.

C. No Damage Caps

Connecticut does not impose statutory caps on compensatory damages in personal injury cases arising from automobile accidents.

II. STATEMENT OF FACTS

[Describe collision]

III. LIABILITY ANALYSIS

Your insured breached the duty of care by [describe breaches].

Violation of Conn. Gen. Stat. Section [Number] constitutes evidence of negligence.

IV. DAMAGES

A. Medical Expenses: $[Amount]

B. Lost Wages: $[Amount]

C. Property Damage: $[Amount]

D. Pain and Suffering: $[Amount]

TOTAL: $[Amount]

V. SETTLEMENT DEMAND

$[DEMAND AMOUNT]

Open for thirty (30) days until [Date].

Respectfully submitted,

[FIRM NAME]

By: _________________________________
[Attorney Name]
Connecticut Bar No. [Number]

CONNECTICUT PRACTICE NOTES

☐ 51% Bar Rule: Plaintiff can recover if 50% or less at fault
☐ No Damage Caps: Full compensation available
☐ Offer of Compromise: Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 52-192a - significant cost-shifting rule
☐ Prejudgment Interest: Available under Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 37-3b
☐ Collateral Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 52-225a - reduction for certain collateral sources