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Injury claims in Tolland County: what to know first

Tolland County, Connecticut includes 19 named communities, the largest being Tolland, Ellington, Stafford. Whether an accident happened on a county road, in a small town or in one of the larger communities, the same Connecticut rules apply: a 2-year filing deadline for most injury claims, modified comparative negligence (51% bar), and lawsuits filed in the Tolland County Superior Court. This page is the county-wide guide, with links to a page for each community.

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Injury claims in Tolland County: key facts

Injury lawsuit deadline: two years from the injury date (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584)
Medical malpractice deadline: two years
Fault rule: modified comparative negligence (51% bar)
Auto insurance system: At-fault (liability insurance pays)
Minimum auto liability: 25/50/25 (thousands: per person / per accident / property)
Where lawsuits are filed: Tolland County Superior Court
Tell your employer: Immediately (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-294b)
Workers' comp claim: one year — Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission
Fatal crashes, 2020-2024: 73 in Tolland County; none coded to Tolland County itself (NHTSA FARS)
Attorney fees: Injury attorneys commonly work on contingency; confirm fee terms before hiring

Which roads in Tolland County have the most fatal crashes?

From 2020 through 2024, federal crash records list 73 fatal crashes in Tolland County, in which 76 people died. The roads with the most were I-84 with 10 fatal crashes, State Route 83 with 4 and US-44 with 3.

Roads with the most fatal crashes in Tolland County, 2020-2024
Road	Fatal crashes, 2020-2024	Deaths	Latest year
I-84	10	10	2024
State Route 83	4	4	2020
US-44	3	4	2022
State Route 32 (street name not recorded)	3	3	2023
State Route 74 (street name not recorded)	3	3	2023
US-6	3	3	2021
State Route 190	2	3	2023
River Rd (State Route 32)	2	2	2024
State Route 30	2	2	2024
Tolland Stage Rd (State Route 74)	2	2	2024

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2020-2023 Final File and 2024 Annual Report File (ARF), national data files downloaded from NHTSA on November 3, 2026. A crash counts for a road under the trafficway the reporting agency recorded; the same street with and without a route number is one row, and a route recorded without a street name keeps its own row; roads with fewer than two fatal crashes are not listed. The 2024 figures are NHTSA's first release for that year and may change in its Final File.

How to cite these figures: Ask Legal Matters, "Fatal crashes in Tolland County, CT, 2020-2024," compiled from NHTSA FARS (2020-2023 Final File and 2024 Annual Report File (ARF)), https://asklegalmatters.com/injury-guides/connecticut/tolland-county/, checked November 3, 2026. Downloads and method: https://asklegalmatters.com/injury-guides/data/.

The yearly count was 20 in 2020, 16 in 2021, 9 in 2022, 15 in 2023 and 13 in 2024; 32% of the crashes happened after dark. 9 involved a pedestrian, cyclist or other person outside a vehicle, and 15 happened at or near an intersection.

Fatal crashes are the most serious outcome on these roads; many more crashes cause injuries without a death. Whatever the severity, the police crash report, photos of the scene and prompt medical records are the starting evidence for a claim.

Communities in the county with the most fatal crashes coded to them:

Reporting the crash in Connecticut

In Connecticut, a driver knowingly involved in a crash that injures anyone or damages property must stop, help, and give their name, address, license and registration numbers to the injured person or owner, a witness or an officer; a driver who cannot do that must report the crash immediately to the police (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-224). Police complete the crash report.

Who must report: A driver knowingly involved in a crash that injures anyone or damages property who cannot give their name, address, license and registration numbers to the injured person or owner, a witness or an officer
Report to: A police officer, constable, state police officer or motor vehicle inspector, or the nearest police precinct or station
Deadline: Immediately
Driver's form: None for drivers: the investigating officer completes the uniform crash report for crashes with a death, an injury or more than $1,000 of damage to any one person's property
Copy of the crash report: Connecticut State Police (DESPP): reports and records

Sources: Connecticut General Statutes, chapter 248 (2026 Supplement); Connecticut General Statutes, chapter 246; Connecticut DESPP: reports and records. Checked November 3, 2026. General information, not legal advice; local rules and police practice can add steps.

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Communities in Tolland County

Each community below has its own guide with the local court, insurance rules and every type of injury claim.

Smaller communities in Tolland County include Amston, Andover, Bolton, Columbia, Coventry, Mansfield Center, Mansfield Depot, Somersville, South Willington, Staffordville, Storrs Mansfield, Vernon Rockville, Willington. Residents of these areas follow the same Connecticut rules, use the same Tolland County Superior Court, and can request a free claim review from anywhere in the county.

Connecticut's two years statute of limitations

Connecticut generally gives an injured person two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584); medical malpractice is different (two years). Wrongful death claims follow their own deadline, which can differ from the one above. Claims against a city, county, school district or state agency follow separate and often much shorter deadlines. Once the deadline passes, the Tolland County Superior Court will dismiss the case regardless of how clear the fault was, so the practical rule in Tolland County is to get legal advice early.

How fault works: modified comparative negligence (51% bar)

Connecticut follows modified comparative negligence (51% bar). In plain terms, you can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of fault. Insurance adjusters apply this rule from the first phone call, which is why the way an accident is described and documented in the days after it happens in Tolland County has a direct effect on what a claim is worth.

Auto insurance in Connecticut: an at-fault system

After a crash in Tolland County, the at-fault driver's liability insurance is the primary source of compensation. Connecticut requires drivers to carry only 25/50/25 in coverage (thousands of dollars for bodily injury per person, per accident, and property damage), which serious injuries quickly exhaust. Underinsured motorist coverage on your own policy and claims against additional responsible parties often make the difference in Tolland County cases.

Where Tolland County injury cases are filed

Lawsuits arising from accidents in Tolland County are typically filed in the Tolland County Superior Court, the trial court of general jurisdiction for Tolland County, although cases can sometimes be filed where the defendant resides or does business, and claims against out-of-state trucking companies or manufacturers may end up in federal court. Most claims settle before trial, but the credible ability to try a case in Tolland County is what moves insurers to pay fair value.

Workplace injuries: Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission

Employees injured on the job in Tolland County are generally covered by Connecticut workers' compensation, administered through the Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission. Report the injury to your employer immediately (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-294b) — a late report can delay or put the claim at risk, and the exceptions vary by state — then file the formal claim within one year. Workers' compensation does not pay for pain and suffering, so when a third party such as a subcontractor, driver or equipment manufacturer caused the injury, a separate personal injury claim is often worth pursuing alongside it.

Frequently asked questions

Is there 2025 fatal crash data for Tolland County?

Not yet from the federal census of fatal crashes. The newest national file is NHTSA's 2024 Annual Report File, the first release for 2024, used here with the 2020-2023 Final Files; NHTSA had not published 2025 FARS data when this page was updated on November 3, 2026. FARS counts every crash on a public road in which someone died within 30 days, and a crash counts for Tolland County when the reporting agency coded it there. Some cities and states post newer counts on their own crash dashboards, which use their own definitions.

How long do I have to file an injury lawsuit in Tolland County?

Generally two years from the date of injury under Connecticut law (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584); medical malpractice claims generally have a two years limit, and claims against the county, a city or the state require notice much sooner.

Which court handles injury cases in Tolland County?

The Tolland County Superior Court is the trial court for Tolland County. Some claims may be filed where the defendant lives or does business, and claims against out-of-state companies can be removed to federal court.

I live in a small town in Tolland County. Do the same rules apply?

Yes. Connecticut's deadline, fault rule and insurance requirements apply everywhere in the state. Smaller communities simply have fewer local attorneys, which is one reason people use a free claim review request to reach attorneys who handle cases across Tolland County.

What if I was partly at fault?

Connecticut applies modified comparative negligence (51% bar): you can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of fault.

Is Ask Legal Matters a law firm?

No. Ask Legal Matters is a lead-generation service, not a law firm. Requests may be shared with independent attorneys and legal services partners who handle inquiries in Connecticut, and submitting a request does not hire an attorney.