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Connecticut Negligence Laws
Explanation of Terms in Negligence Laws Chart
| Code Section | 52-572h |
| Comparative Negligence | - |
| Contributory Negligence-Limit to Plaintiff's Recovery | Comparative negligence does not bar recovery if claimant's negligence is not greater than combined negligence of defendant(s). However, damages are diminished in proportion to attributed negligence (§52-572h) |
| Contribution Among Tortfeasors | Yes; §52-572e; also §52-572h. Must be brought within one year |
| Uniform Act | - |
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