Can I File a Lawsuit if I Was Hit by a Car as a Pedestrian?
January 5, 2024Pedestrian accidents have the potential to be extremely serious, leading to devastating injuries and damages. Do you know your rights if you or someone you love is struck by a vehicle while in a crosswalk? At Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers, our experienced Connecticut pedestrian accident attorneys can help you recover the full compensation you are …
Is the Driver Always at-Fault When They Hit a Pedestrian?
August 1, 2023Accidents involving pedestrians and motor vehicles can be devastating, resulting in severe injuries or even fatalities. In Connecticut, where bustling cities like New Haven see a high volume of pedestrian traffic when accidents occur, many wonder who is at fault. Are the drivers always at fault when they hit a pedestrian? Unfortunately, there is no …
Why Do Pedestrian Accidents Occur?
April 8, 2021Drivers and pedestrians may go about their business without any problems for years and years. However, accidents happen, and pedestrians and vehicles may collide on a Connecticut street. A pedestrian’s injuries could be severe and costly, leading to a lawsuit. Most pedestrians would likely wish to avoid an accident rather than suffer the effects. Understanding …
What Are Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents?
March 26, 2021People often forget that the phrase “motor vehicle accidents” could also include collisions involving bicycles or pedestrians. Whether crossing the street, jogging alongside it or walking through a parking structure, pedestrians can suffer devastating injuries in even a low-speed collision. Unfortunately, inexperienced or inattentive drivers can cause severe crashes. Here are four common causes of …
How to Establish Negligence in a Pedestrian Accident Case
February 23, 2021A pedestrian is killed in a motor vehicle accident every 90 minutes in Connecticut and around the country according to figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and a distracted, impaired or reckless driver is often responsible. Pedestrians accident often lose their lives when they are struck by vehicles as they walk along …
How to Stay Safe as a Pedestrian in New Haven
August 6, 2020Compared to other New England states, Connecticut has the highest rate of pedestrian fatalities according to the Connecticut Transportation Safety Research Center. Accidents in New Haven accounted for five of the 14 pedestrian deaths that occurred statewide during the first two months of 2020. Although New Haven does not have the highest rate of fatal pedestrian crashes …