Pedestrian Injuries

In Connecticut, hundreds of pedestrians are hurt and several dozen are killed in motor vehicle collisions per year. Tragically, the majority of these mishaps could have been avoided entirely and were caused by carelessness or neglect. A pedestrian who has been hurt by a careless vehicle is entitled to monetary compensation for medical bills, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.

The following are a few of the most typical reasons for pedestrian accidents:

  • driving while distracted

  • ignoring a right-of-way request

  • failing to stop at stop signs or red lights

  • Drunk driving and speeding

  • turning without looking for pedestrians

  • risky or aggressive driving

  • breaking the rules and regulations of the road

Types of Pedestrian Injuries:

  • Traumatic brain injuries

  • Broken bones and fractures

  • Severe spinal injuries

  • Dismemberment

  • Severe lacerations

  • Paralysis

  • Death