Average Slip and Fall Settlement Amounts in Connecticut

By John F. Buckley, Jr.

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Premises Liability

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Last Modified on Mar 27, 2026

Slip and fall cases generally refer to premises liability cases in which a property owner fails to reasonably maintain the premises, leading to hazards that injure visitors. Victims can then file a legal case against the owner for the harm they caused. While average slip and fall settlement amounts in Connecticut can vary, certain factors can impact your final compensation in major ways.

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How Compensation Is Determined During a Slip and Fall Case in Connecticut

During your case, the court in charge will assign everyone involved a percentage of fault, even the victim. They understand that even small mistakes can contribute to incidents, and work to make certain wrongdoers only have to pay for what they are personally at fault for. Any compensation awarded to you will be reduced by your personal percentage of fault.

For example, if you were assigned 30% at fault for the incident and were awarded $100,000, you would only receive $70,000.

Settlement amounts for a slip and fall case can vary drastically, depending on the details of what happened. The attorneys at Buckley Wynne & Parese have helped recover:

• $9 million for a client who suffered paraplegia after being in a construction accident
• $6.4 million for a client who suffered paralysis due to improper landing during pole vaulting
• $2.1 million for a client who suffered severe lower-body injuries during a premises liability incident at a commercial property

However, no two cases are the same. Every case outcome varies, depending on the severity of the victim’s injuries, who was at fault for the incident, and the extent of the victim’s financial and emotional losses. We cannot guarantee future results.

Compensation You Can Request in Your Slip and Fall Case

In 2023, 8,870,302 people in the United States went to an emergency room because of a fall-related injury. Those injured in falls due to the owner’s actions or negligence can request two main types of compensation:

1. Economic Damages: This can include the extent of your medical bills. Throughout Connecticut in 2023, hospitals reported billing $808.9 million for medical care for those injured by a fall. In 2025, around 258,195 people living in Connecticut reported not having health insurance.The extent of your medical bills can reach into the hundreds of thousands, depending on your type of injury. Being able to recover your financial losses can help ease your present and future financial burdens.You can also request compensation for any income you’ve lost since the incident, as well as damages to your personal belongings, such as your clothing or cell phone.
2. Non-Economic Damages: Compared with economic damages, these are much more subjective to evaluate. They can help victims recover compensation for pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, disability, and disfigurement. It’s important to hire a slip and fall lawyer to help you calculate this amount.

FAQs

What Four Things Do I Need to Prove in a Slip and Fall Case?

The four things you need to prove in a slip and fall case begin with proving that the owner of the property had a legal duty to reasonably care for the premises. You’ll then need to prove that they failed in this duty, and that failure directly caused your incident and injuries. Finally, you’ll need to prove your injuries led to losses. It’s not enough to only speculate about what happened. You’ll need to provide solid evidence of these things.

What Evidence Can Help Prove Negligence in My Slip and Fall Case?

Evidence to help prove negligence in your slip and fall case can include eyewitness and professional testimony, surveillance footage of the incident, photos and videos of the incident site and hazards, photos of your injuries and damage to your personal belongings, copies of the incident report, copies of your medical records and bills, proof of other financial losses, and proof of your emotional losses, which can include testimony from your loved ones about your mental state since the incident.

What Is the Deadline to File My Slip and Fall Claim in Connecticut?

The deadline to file your slip and fall claim in Connecticut is typically either two years from the date of the incident or two years from the date you first realized you were injured, whichever is later. However, courts have a strict three-year deadline for filing. This means that if you didn’t discover injuries until four years after the date of the incident, you won’t be able to pursue compensation. This makes it vital to file as early as possible.

What Are Common Injuries in a Slip and Fall Incident?

Common injuries that victims suffer from a slip and fall incident can include traumatic brain injuries, such as concussions or more severe trauma, depending on the type of fall. Broken bones and fractures are commonplace, as well as damage to the spinal cord and even paralysis. Less severe injuries can include bruises, scratches, and lacerations that may result in scarring. Internal injuries can be common, making it important to seek medical attention no matter what.

Work With an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney at Buckley Wynne & Parese

Contact the team at Buckley Wynne & Parese to schedule a confidential consultation with one of our attorneys to understand your legal rights and what options you can pursue under Connecticut slip and fall law. Our attorneys are available 24/7 to help you during your case.

Our firm operates on a contingency fee basis. This means that we don’t require payment for our services unless we secure compensation for your unique case.