Connecticut Medical Malpractice Settlement Calculator
Estimate Connecticut medical malpractice settlement — NO statutory cap on non-economic damages, Anderson v. Carroll $49M 2026 state record, real CT statutes, pre-suit good-faith certificate and similar-provider expert requirements.
Connecticut medical malpractice claims are governed by Conn. Gen. Stat. §52-584 (Med-Mal SOL + Repose): 2 years from the date the injury is first sustained, discovered, or should reasonably have been discovered; absolute 3-year statute of repose from the date of the act or omission. Of the 4 landmark Connecticut medical malpractice awards documented on this page, the largest is $58.6M (D'Attilo v. Viscarello and Maternal-Fetal Care (Waterbury Superior Court); 2011).
CT: NO statutory cap on non-economic or compensatory damages — judicial remittitur under §52-228c is the only check, and only triggers on awards over $1M. 2-yr SOL + 3-yr absolute repose (§52-584) — among the shortest in the US. Pre-suit Good Faith Certificate + Similar Healthcare Provider expert opinion required (§52-190a). Modified comparative 51% bar (§52-572h). Avg NPDB payout ~$210K, median ~$112K.
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Su Acuerdo Estimado
$36,000 — $66,000
Dolor y sufrimiento = $15,000 en facturas médicas × multiplicador de gravedad de 3.0. Sus facturas ya están incluidas en esa cifra, por lo que no se suman de nuevo.
What you'd actually take home
- Estimated settlement
- $51,000
- Attorney fee (33–40%)
- −$17,000 to −$20,400
- Roughly yours
- $30,600 – $34,000
Not included: case costs (court filing, expert witnesses, medical records) and any medical liens or health-insurance reimbursement. Those come out of your share too, so treat the figure above as an upper bound.
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Basado en 529,804 pagos por negligencia médica reportados al National Practitioner Data Bank (2000–2025):
Source: Análisis del NPDB of the HRSA National Practitioner Data Bank, Public Use Data File, 2000-2025 payment reports. Malpractice cases only. Payments are range-coded; midpoints used for calculations.
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Reviewed by Leonard Goldberg, Editor
Connecticut Medical Malpractice — Key Framework
Connecticut has NO statutory cap on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases. The only check on large awards is §52-228c, which requires the trial court to review any jury award exceeding $1 million in non-economic damages and order remittitur or a new trial if the award is 'excessive as a matter of law.' There is no fixed ceiling — courts assess each case individually. The $49M Anderson v. Carroll verdict (2026, Stamford Superior) is the current state record.
SOL: 2 years from when the injury is sustained, discovered, or should reasonably have been discovered (§52-584), with an absolute 3-year statute of repose from the date of the negligent act. The 3-year repose is among the shortest in the United States — latent injuries discovered after 3 years are time-barred regardless of when the harm becomes apparent. Wrongful death claims: 2 years from date of death.
Pre-suit Good Faith Certificate required under §52-190a — the attorney must attach a written certificate plus a signed opinion from a 'similar health care provider' (defined in §52-184c) stating that evidence of negligence exists. Non-compliance is grounds for dismissal. Connecticut uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar (§52-572h): plaintiff recovers nothing if 51% or more at fault.
Key CT Med-Mal Statutes
Connecticut med-mal framework key provisions:
Conn. Gen. Stat. §52-584
Med-Mal SOL + ReposeStandard: 2 years from the date the injury is first sustained, discovered, or should reasonably have been discovered; absolute 3-year statute of repose from the date of the act or omission. Wrongful death claims: 2 years from date of death.
Conn. Gen. Stat. §52-190a
Pre-Suit Good Faith CertificateStandard: Before filing, plaintiff's attorney must make reasonable inquiry and attach a written certificate of good faith to the complaint, accompanied by a signed opinion from a similar health care provider (as defined in §52-184c) that evidence of medical negligence exists. Failure to attach a compliant certificate is grounds for dismissal. If SOL would expire within 90 days of the written opinion, the SOL is extended 90 days.
Conn. Gen. Stat. §52-184c
Expert Witness — Similar Health Care ProviderStandard: The prevailing standard of care is that level recognized as acceptable by reasonably prudent similar health care providers. For specialist defendants, the expert must be board-certified in the same specialty. For non-specialists, the expert must be licensed in the same discipline with active practice or teaching in that field within the five years preceding the incident. Court may allow related-field expert on good cause.
Conn. Gen. Stat. §52-572h
Modified Comparative Negligence — 51% BarStandard: Plaintiff's contributory negligence does not bar recovery unless plaintiff's share of fault is greater than the combined negligence of all defendants. If plaintiff is 51% or more at fault, recovery is completely barred. Below that threshold, damages are reduced proportionally by plaintiff's percentage of fault.
Conn. Gen. Stat. §52-228b
Remittitur — Non-Economic Damages Over $1MStandard: No verdict may be set aside for excessive damages unless the prevailing party is first given opportunity to accept a remittitur. Specifically for med-mal under §52-228c: when a jury awards non-economic damages exceeding $1 million, the court must review the evidence and, if the award is excessive as a matter of law, order a remittitur or grant a new trial. Connecticut has NO statutory cap on non-economic damages — remittitur is the only check.
Recovery Structure
Economic damages: medical bills, lost wages, future care — uncapped. Non-economic: pain & suffering, loss of consortium — NO statutory cap, subject only to §52-228c judicial review at >$1M. Punitive (common-law 'exemplary'): in Connecticut, common-law punitive damages are limited to litigation expenses minus taxable costs — narrowly available in med-mal. Loss of consortium is recognized as a separate spousal claim (Anderson awarded $10M to spouse).
Expert Requirements + Attorney Fees
Similar Healthcare Provider expert required under §52-184c: for specialist defendants, the expert must be board-certified in the same specialty; for non-specialists, licensed in the same discipline with active practice or teaching within the 5 years preceding the incident. Pre-suit good-faith certificate (§52-190a) requires a signed expert opinion attached to the complaint — failure to attach is grounds for dismissal. Attorney fees: Connecticut imposes a sliding-scale contingency fee cap under §52-251c (33⅓% of first $300K, declining tiers above), unique among med-mal states.
Damage Caps
NO statutory cap on non-economic or total compensatory damages in Connecticut med-mal. The only check is §52-228c judicial remittitur review, which applies only when a jury awards non-economic damages exceeding $1 million — the court must then determine whether the award is 'excessive as a matter of law' and may order remittitur or a new trial. No fixed ceiling exists; review is case-by-case. Average NPDB payout in CT is approximately $210,000 with a median near $112,000, substantially lower than headline jury awards because most cases settle pre-trial or face post-trial remittitur.
CT Med-Mal Verdicts + Averages
Connecticut verdicts and average payouts reflect the no-cap framework tempered by §52-228c remittitur review:
| Amount | Year | Case / Injury |
|---|---|---|
| $49M | 2026 | Anderson v. Carroll and Westmed Medical Group (Stamford Superior Court) — Gynecologist failed to perform colposcopy despite repeated positive high-risk HPV-16 tests over six years; patient developed late-stage metastatic cervical cancer expected to be fatal. Jury awarded $39M to plaintiff and $10M to spouse for loss of companionship. |
| $34.6M | 2024 | Lynch v. State (UConn Health / Center for Advanced Reproductive Services) — Connecticut Supreme Court affirmed — Fertility clinic inseminated CMV-negative patient with sperm from a CMV-positive donor; one twin was stillborn, surviving twin born with global developmental delay, epilepsy, autism, and cerebral palsy requiring lifelong care. CT Supreme Court rejected sovereign immunity defense. |
| $30M | 2024 | Tigani v. Westchester Medical Group, P.C., No. FST CV-16-6029906 (Stamford Superior Court) — Delayed cesarean section and negligent surgical performance caused permanent bladder and uterine damage; plaintiff unable to bear further children. Jury awarded $1.4M economic + $29M non-economic damages. |
| $58.6M | 2011 | D'Attilo v. Viscarello and Maternal-Fetal Care (Waterbury Superior Court) — Obstetrician delayed medically necessary C-section and made surgical errors during delivery; child born unresponsive, sustained severe brain damage and catastrophic cerebral palsy requiring round-the-clock care. Largest med-mal jury verdict in Connecticut history at time of verdict. |
Connecticut Medical Malpractice FAQs
Does Connecticut have a cap on medical malpractice damages?
No — Connecticut has no statutory cap on non-economic or total compensatory damages in med-mal cases. The only check is §52-228c judicial remittitur review, which is triggered only when a jury awards more than $1 million in non-economic damages. The court must then review the evidence and order remittitur or a new trial if the award is 'excessive as a matter of law' — there is no fixed dollar ceiling. The $49M Anderson v. Carroll verdict (2026) is the current state record.
What is the Connecticut medical malpractice statute of limitations?
2 years from the date the injury is sustained, discovered, or should reasonably have been discovered, with an absolute 3-year statute of repose from the date of the negligent act or omission (§52-584). The 3-year repose is among the shortest in the United States — latent injuries discovered after 3 years are completely time-barred regardless of discovery. Wrongful death med-mal claims: 2 years from date of death.
Do I need an expert opinion before filing in Connecticut?
Yes — §52-190a requires plaintiff's attorney to attach a written Good Faith Certificate to the complaint, accompanied by a signed written opinion from a 'similar health care provider' (as defined in §52-184c) stating that evidence of medical negligence exists. Failure to attach a compliant certificate is grounds for dismissal. If the SOL would expire within 90 days of obtaining the written opinion, the SOL is automatically extended by 90 days.
Who qualifies as a 'similar health care provider' under §52-184c?
Under §52-184c, for a specialist defendant, the expert must be board-certified in the same specialty. For a non-specialist defendant, the expert must be licensed in the same discipline AND have actively practiced or taught in that field within the 5 years preceding the incident. Courts may allow a related-field expert only on a showing of good cause. This is among the strictest similar-provider rules in the country.
How does Connecticut's 51% bar work?
Under §52-572h, Connecticut applies modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar: plaintiff's contributory fault does not bar recovery unless plaintiff's share of fault is greater than the combined negligence of all defendants. If plaintiff is 51% or more at fault, recovery is completely barred. Below that threshold, damages are reduced by plaintiff's percentage of fault. Example: 30% at fault on a $1M verdict → recover $700K.
Pending CT Med-Mal Issues
Active legal developments (as of April 2026):
- Connecticut's 3-year statute of repose (§52-584) is unusually short — among the shortest in the US. For latent injuries discovered after 3 years from the negligent act, claims may be completely time-barred regardless of discovery. Verify accrual date carefully before filing.
- The §52-228c mandatory remittitur review for non-economic awards over $1M has no fixed cap amount — courts assess 'excessive as a matter of law' case by case. The $49M 2026 Anderson verdict may face post-trial remittitur motion; confirm final judgment before citing as precedent.
- CT has no statutory cap on non-economic or total compensatory damages, but the §52-228c judicial review mechanism and appellate remittitur have historically reduced the largest verdicts. Average NPDB payout for CT is substantially lower than headline jury awards suggest.
Informational only — consult a licensed attorney for case-specific advice.
Primary Sources
- law.justia.com/codes/connecticut/title-52/chapter-926/section-52-584
- law.justia.com/codes/connecticut/title-52/chapter-900/section-52-190a
- law.justia.com/codes/connecticut/title-52/chapter-899/section-52-184c
- law.justia.com/codes/connecticut/title-52/chapter-925/section-52-572h
- law.justia.com/codes/connecticut/title-52/chapter-900/section-52-228b
- law.justia.com/cases/connecticut/supreme-court/2024/sc20646.html
- www.sgtlaw.com/media/press-releases/2026-04-09-silver-golub-teitell-wins-49-million-jury-verdict-for-woman-whose-cervical-cancer-went-undetected
- www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/58-million-awarded-to-connecticut-couple-in-delayed-c-section-case
Other State Medical Malpractice Calculators
New York
NO caps, 2.5-yr SOL, Lavern's Law cancer exception, $595M 2024 (highest US)
California
MICRA 2026: $470K/$650K caps phasing to $750K/$1M by 2033
Florida
NO caps post-Estate of McCall 2014, §766.106 pre-suit + expert affidavit
Texas
$250K/$750K hard caps never inflation-adjusted, §74.351 expert report fatal
Illinois
NO caps post-Lebron 2010, §5/2-622 expert affidavit at filing, Cook County
Pennsylvania
NO caps (constitutional bar Art. III §18), MCARE Act, 2-yr SOL
Ohio
$250K/$500K caps (R.C. §2323.43), 1-yr SOL, affidavit of merit
New Jersey
NO general cap, $350K punitive cap, Affidavit of Merit Statute
Michigan
$521K/$929K caps (MCL §600.1483), 6-mo notice + 182-day pre-suit
Washington
NO caps (Sofie 1989), 3-yr SOL, certificate of merit RCW §7.70.150
Georgia
NO non-economic cap (Nestlehutt 2010), $250K punitive cap, 2-yr SOL + 5-yr repose, OCGA §9-11-9.1 affidavit required
North Carolina
$712,847 cap (CPI-indexed), PURE CONTRIBUTORY (any fault = $0), 3-yr SOL + 4-yr repose, Rule 9(j) certification
Arizona
NO cap (Constitution Art. 2 §31), 2-yr SOL no repose, pure comparative negligence, Banner $31.5M 2024
Massachusetts
$500K cap (NOT inflation-indexed, jury-lifted exceptions), Tribunal §60B, 3-yr SOL + 7-yr repose, modified comparative 51%
Virginia
$2.70M TOTAL cap (combined econ+non-econ), PURE CONTRIBUTORY (any fault = $0), 2-yr SOL + 10-yr repose, §8.01-20.1 certification
Colorado
$530K cap (2026, rising to $875K by 2029 under HB24-1472), Banner Health v. Gresser 2025 = $39.8M cap-exceedance, 2-yr SOL + 3-yr repose, modified comparative 50%
Maryland
$920K cap (2026, +$15K/yr fixed from 2009 $650K base), MANDATORY HCADRO pre-suit arbitration, 3-yr SOL or 5-yr repose (earlier of), Certificate of Qualified Expert §3-2A-04(b)
Missouri
Dual cap $481K non-cat / $842K cat (2026, +1.7%/yr). Original cap struck Watts 2012, reinstated 2015 as statutory cause. 2-yr STRICT occurrence (no discovery rule). Pure comparative fault.
Minnesota
NO cap. SOL just cut 4→2 years (Aug 2025, SF3489). Mandatory 2-affidavit expert system §145.682. Modified comparative 50%. Thapa $111M (2022) largest MN history, reduced to $11.25M.
Indiana
$1.8M TOTAL cap (provider $500K + PCF $1.3M). PURE CONTRIBUTORY for qualified providers (any fault = $0). Mandatory 3-doctor review panel pre-suit. 2-yr strict occurrence (no discovery rule).
Tennessee
$750K/$1M catastrophic non-econ cap §29-39-102 (face renewed constitutional challenge 2025), 1-yr SOL + 3-yr repose §29-26-116, 60-day pre-suit notice §29-26-121, modified comparative 49% bar
South Carolina
$350K base CPI-indexed to ~$580K (2025) §15-32-220 per-defendant, 3-yr SOL + 6-yr repose §15-3-545, Notice of Intent + expert affidavit §15-79-125 + mandatory mediation, modified 51% bar (Nelson 1991)
Louisiana
$500K TOTAL MMA cap §40:1231.2 + uncapped future medical via PCF, MANDATORY Medical Review Panel §40:1231.8 before suit (unique to LA), 1-yr SOL + 3-yr repose §9:5628, cap unchanged since 1975
Nevada
$590K cap (2026, escalating $80K/yr to $750K by 2028 then 2.1% CPI) §41A.035 AB 404 2023, 2-yr discovery / 3-yr occurrence SOL §41A.097 (post-Oct 2023), expert affidavit at filing §41A.071, modified 51% bar §41.141
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Other Calculators for Connecticut
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