Pedestrian Accidents Lawyer in Hartford, CT

“CNN, in conjunction with Governors Highway Safety Association, reports that 2018 was projected to have been the deadliest for pedestrians in the United States since the 1990s.”

Source: CNN

Most Common Places Pedestrian Accidents Occur

Whether we are outside walking, standing, or riding a bike, all of us are pedestrians at some point during each day. As pedestrians in Hartford, we are more vulnerable and susceptible to some of the gravest dangers on the road. And unfortunately, injuries involving pedestrians are often devastating.

Here are BWP, we understand that traumatic injuries can have a profound effect on one’s family. If you or a family member were a pedestrian injured by a car, truck, or motorcycle, call Buckley Wynne & Parese today. We endeavor to use all of our attention and resources towards helping you and your family get back on your feet.

U.S. Department of Transportation: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Traffic Safety Facts

• In 2017, 5,977 pedestrians were killed, a 1.7% decrease from 2016
• In 2016, more than two-thirds of pedestrians killed in traffic crashes were males
• The most pedestrian fatalities occur between 6 and 9 in the evening

Source: U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Watch for Me CT

In order to reduce the number of pedestrians, including bicyclists, hit and injured by vehicles in Hartford Connecticut, the CT Department of Transportation and the CT Children’s Injury Prevention Center have partnered to develop the program, Watch for Me CT. This campaign realizes that the public can help to alleviate the 2,000+ pedestrians hit by a car in Connecticut each year. Watch for Me CT has compiled the following research:

• Pedestrian crashes are more likely to occur on a weekday as opposed to a weekend
• Pedestrian accidents are more common in the Fall and Winter than in the Spring and Summer
• More than half of accidents involving bicyclists occur in late Spring and Summer (May through September)

For more information on Watch For Me CT, please visit their website www.watchformect.org

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Pedestrian Laws in the State of Connecticut

Connecticut is one of 41 states in which it is required for drivers to yield to pedestrians. And since 1929, pedestrians, by law, have had the right of way at crosswalks. Here are some rules to be mindful of:

• Should a pedestrian step to a curb, enter a crosswalk or have already started to cross, a driver must yield to him or her
• Each intersection in Connecticut is considered to have a crosswalk, regardless of whether it is marked
• Pedestrians have the right of way over turning traffic
• Pedestrians are required to use marked or unmarked crosswalks when they are provided. Pedestrians must yield to drivers when he or she is not using a crosswalk
• Pedestrians should use sidewalks when they are available. In such cases where they are not, pedestrians should walk in the opposite direction of traffic
• A driver who fails to yield to a school’s crossing guard can be fined $450 for its first offense

Looking for a Pedestrian Accidents Attorney inHartford, CT? Buckley Wynne & Parese Can Help

The losses from injuries and damages sustained in accidents in Hartford involving pedestrians are often catastrophic. It is imperative that you contact us as soon as possible. Below are some areas in which we can help you and your family recover.

• Medical and Financial Costs and Burdens
• Lost Wages and Impaired Earnings
• Non-Economic Damages which includes pain and anguish and mental suffering
• Recovery and Replacement of Property Damage
• Out of Pocket or Miscellaneous Expenses

Contact Buckley Wynne & Parese Today

If you or a loved one has been a pedestrian injured in an accident in Hartford, call us today. We understand that the financial and emotional ramifications of pedestrian-involved accidents can be overwhelming. Our attorneys are fully dedicated to assisting you and your family during this difficult time. Call us today at 1-800-445-2278 to schedule a free consultation.