Jurisdiction Intelligence Report
Personal Injury Case Values in Connecticut (2026)
Data-driven verdict and settlement analysis for Personal Injury cases in Connecticut. Median outcome: $557K across 2 tracked cases.
Verdict Distribution
| Range | Cases | Percent |
|---|
| $0–$50K | 1 | 50% |
| $1M–$5M | 1 | 50% |
Key Valuation Factors
Severity and permanency of plaintiff's injuriesDegree of comparative fault assigned to plaintiff under Connecticut's 51% modified comparative negligence ruleVenue and jurisdiction (e.g., Hartford vs. rural counties)Quality and completeness of medical documentation and expert testimonyDefendant's insurance coverage limits and ability to satisfy judgment
Key Trends & Insights
Personal Injury cases in Connecticut show a wide valuation range, spanning from $44K to $1.1M across the tracked verdicts and settlements, reflecting the significant variability driven by injury severity, liability clarity, and damages documentation. The median and mean outcome of $557K suggests a moderately high central tendency, consistent with Connecticut's plaintiff-favorable jury environment and the absence of a general non-economic damages cap. However, the limited dataset of only two cases warrants caution in drawing broad conclusions, as individual case facts — such as the urban Hartford venue in the higher-value matter — appear to play an outsized role in outcomes.
Notable Cases
2024 · Freeman Mathis & Gary
Jose Sanchez was entering an intersection on his motorcycle with a green light when Officer Davis drove through a red light responding to an emergency call, activating lights and sirens only after entering the intersection. The motorcycle collided with the police cruiser.
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2020 · Justia.com
<cite index="11-1,13-1,13-14">The jury awarded economic damages of $17,228 to Maldonado and $11,864 to Hernandez but declined to award noneconomic damages. The judge later granted an additur of $8,000 to William and $6,500 to Geovanni for pain and suffering</cite>. <cite index="13-4,13-5,13-6,13-7">
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