Crime victims in Connecticut have certain rights defined by state and federal law as well as certain rights guaranteed by the Connecticut Constitution.  These include the right to be notified of criminal proceedings, attending and giving input to certain proceedings, seeking restitution, special family violence related rights and access to some confidential records.  The Connecticut Judicial Branch maintains the Office of Victim Services.  For more information call (800) 822-8428.

Crime victims may also have the right to file a lawsuit in certain situations to recover for their various harms and losses.  These cases are often called Inadequate Security or Premises Security cases.  These cases often involve violent crimes such as rape, sexual assualt and murder.  They also involve cases of clergy abuse and school related bullying and assaults.  These crimes will occur at various places of business including convenience stores, hotels and motels, apartments and condominiums, shopping centers and malls, banks, ATMs, parking garages, hospitals, bars, casinos, nursing homes, gas stations, office buildings and airports. 

If you would like to speak with a Connecticut Crime Victim Lawyer*, please use our Free Case Evaluation Form or e-mail us directly at tokeefe@kou-law.com. 

*We have attorneys admitted to practice in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Maine only.  We are able to assist in finding a competent attorney in any state in the United States.