Auto Insurance Claims Fairfield, Connecticut CT
Reader’s Question:
My aunt was injured in a car accident caused by a government vehicle. Can we file against the government employee or the agency that caused the accident? What is the process for car insurance claims against the government in my State? We live in in Fairfield, CT.
Louise
Fairfield, Connecticut
Continuous car insurance coverage on any registered vehicle is mandates by Connecticut law. In the case of your aunt’s accident, you may sue the government agency (the city, town, county, state, public agency or school) that employs that person. For car insurance claims against the state of Connecticut, you must file a claim with the clerk of the Office of the Claims Commissioner. The insurance claim must be in duplicate and contain the name and address of the person suing (if you’re suing on behalf of somebody else, your aunt, for example, their name and address as well), a concise statement of the claim, including the date, time, place and circumstances of the accident; the damages amount requested; and a request to sue the state. For claims against a local government employee, you must contact Fairfield City or which city you want to file your lawsuit to find their procedures and time limits.
In dealing with car accidents involving government vehicle and employees, be aware that there are special notices that must be filed against the government unit responsible for your injury. These notices must be made within a certain time period of 30 days to 180 days and before filing a lawsuit complaint. Each government entity (state, city and county) has its own separate time period and may vary from the state’s Statute of Limitations against private parties. The rules can be somewhat confusing, so check the form you are filling out to find out the time limit for filing your claim. Accident claims involving the government can be complicated and any mistakes in filing your claim could result in losing your ability to recover for your damages and injuries.