When is New London the Proper Venue for a Death or Injury Claim Arising from a Connecticut Auto, Bicycle, Car, Motorcycle, or Truck Accident?

Whenever we have a choice, we will file your motor vehicle accident claim in the courthouse that we believe would be best for you based on our judgment and experience. Sometimes, however, we won’t have a choice because of the law of venue. (Venue refers to where a lawsuit should be filed; if a lawsuit is filed in the wrong courthouse, it could be dismissed.)

The proper venue for a Connecticut lawsuit seeking damages for injuries or wrongful death arising from a motor vehicle accident involving a car, truck, or motorcycle, depends on one of three criteria: (1) where the injured party resides; (2) where the negligent or reckless driver resides; or (3) where the collision or accident occurred if neither party resides in Connecticut.

According to General Statutes Section 51-344 (9), the courthouse for the Judicial District of New London (located at 70 Huntington Street, New London 06320) would be the proper venue for your motor vehicle accident claim if the above criteria are met for any of the following Connecticut towns: Bozrah, Colchester, East Lyme, Franklin, Griswold, Groton, Lebanon, Ledyard, Lisbon, Lyme, Montville, New London, North Stonington, Norwich, Old Lyme, Preston, Salem, Sprague, Stonington, Voluntown and Waterford.

Rest assured, the lawyers on our Auto Accident Law Group will analyze your situation and choose the best courthouse for your claim based on our experience and judgment.

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury or loss caused by a car accident, motorcycle accident, or truck accident, please contact our Auto Accident Law Group to arrange a free and confidential consultation.

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