Connecticut Traumatic Brain Injury Resources & Support Services

Connecticut residents living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) have access to a variety of advocacy organizations, state-funded programs, and support services that can assist throughout the recovery process. Resources such as the Office of Protection & Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities and the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut help individuals and families understand their rights, connect with available services, and navigate the challenges that often follow a brain injury. State agencies, including the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, also provide programs designed to support individuals living with the long-term effects of a TBI.

Several Connecticut programs specifically focus on acquired and traumatic brain injuries, including the ABI Services Program and the ABI Medicaid Waiver Program. These initiatives may help eligible residents access care coordination, community-based support, and long-term assistance following a brain injury. Whether you are searching for advocacy resources, specialized services, or ongoing support, the organizations listed below can help Connecticut residents identify programs and services available throughout the state.

Office of Protection & Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities

Dept. of Mental Health & Addiction Services

ABI SERVICES for DHMAS with ABI Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

ABI Medicaid Waiver Program Division of Social Work & Prevention Services Dept. of Social Services

Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut

Statute of Limitations and Repose

How to use this list of Connecticut Statutes of Limitations and Repose

• “General Tort” is the statute of limitations for most personal injury or negligence claims (e.g., car accidents, slip and fall, general liability).
• “Medical Malpractice is the statute of limitations for lawsuits against healthcare providers and hospitals for alleged negligence or errors in medical care.  The phrase “from act/omission” = Time starts from the date of the alleged malpractice. The phrase “from discovery” = Time starts from when the injury was discovered or should have been discovered. The medical malpractice statute of repose is an absolute deadline after the act of malpractice, regardless of when the injury is discovered. After this period, no claim can be brought, even if the injury was not discovered until later.
•  “Products Liability”is the statute of limitations for claims involving injuries caused by defective or dangerous products. The products liability statute of repose is the maximum time after the product was manufactured, sold, or delivered that a lawsuit may be filed, regardless of when the injury occurred or was discovered.
• “Workers’ Compensation” is statute of limitations for filing a workers’ compensation claim for work-related injuries or occupational diseases.  The following phrases apply: “from injury” = Time starts from the date of the injury; “from last payment” = Time starts from the date of the last payment; “from knowledge/discovery” = Time starts from when the injury or occupational disease was, or should have been, discovered; “from first symptom” = For occupational diseases, time starts from first manifestation of symptoms; and “from act/discovery” = Whichever is later, the date of the act or the date the injury was discovered.
• Each entry includes the relevant statute citation for your further research or verification. And “N/A” means that there is no statute of repose or not applicable for that claim type in that state.

Remember that statute of limitations and repose can change, so it is essential to:

• Confirm the current law as soon as possible.
• Remember that there is no substitute for consulting an experienced attorney on a potential legal matter as soon as possible.
• Remember that the facts of the case can alter or change the Statutes of Limitations.

General Tort: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584 (2 years)

Medical Malpractice: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584 (2 years from discovery, 3 years repose)

Products Liability: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-577a (3 years); Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-577a (10 years repose)

Workers’ Comp: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-294c (1 year from injury/3 years for occupational)