Hartford is typically a wonderful city to walk through, whether you are traveling to work or just out for a jog. Yet, pedestrians are at risk from distracted drivers, poor visibility, and reckless operation. If you suffer an injury from a car, truck, bus, or other vehicle, our pedestrian accident lawyer in Hartford is the resource you need.
At The Law Offices of James A. Welcome, founded in 2007, we take your case seriously and fight for full and fair compensation for you. Set up a free consultation now with a Hartford personal injury lawyer.
Pedestrian Accidents Create Serious Injuries and Losses
When a car strikes a person, they have no protection from the force and weight of that vehicle, leading to a serious risk of injury and loss of life. Victims face complicated injuries and long recoveries, and as a result, they need significant financial compensation for those losses. If you have any of the following injuries from these accidents, we encourage you to speak to our lawyer before you settle your case:
- Head and brain injuries, including skull fractures, concussions, and traumatic brain injuries
- Broken bones often involve crushing accidents, leading to complex fractures to arms, legs, ribs, and other areas
- Spinal cord injuries resulting in nerve damage, herniated discs, and, in some cases, paralyzing spinal cord damage
- Lacerations and wounds, including road rash, infections, and deep scarring
- Internal organ damage from strikes to the midsection and internal bleeding
- Soft tissue injuries, including pulled and damaged muscles
- Mental health complications, including the onset of post-traumatic stress disorder
Some victims lose mobility, suffer loss of vision or hearing, or may face years of chronic and debilitating pain. When this is your future, you want someone to pay for your losses, and we make that happen. Speak to our pedestrian accident attorney in Hartford today.
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Why Pedestrian Accidents Happen in Hartford
Pedestrian accidents happen for many reasons, but nearly all of them are preventable. In every situation, a driver owes a duty of care to everyone on the road, sidewalk, or parking lot, meaning they should do everything they can to avoid striking them. There are some situations in which the pedestrian could be at fault. More commonly, the driver is at fault for reasons such as the following:
- Distracted drivers using photos, eating, applying makeup, or otherwise not paying attention to the roadway
- Fatigue behind the wheel often makes it hard for drivers to see and respond to victims
- Intoxication and impairment from drugs or alcohol
- Poor visibility at crosswalks and intersections
- Aggressive driving or speeding, causing a driver to fail to yield to the pedestrian in time
No matter why it happened, our pedestrian accident lawyer will find any available evidence to prove the driver at fault and hold them accountable for your losses. Their employer, the city, or third parties involved could also be held accountable. We take your case seriously and fight for true justice.
Who Pays Your Losses After a Pedestrian Accident
After a pedestrian accident, the at-fault party pays for your losses. The state is an at-fault state, meaning the party at fault must pay for any documented losses the pedestrian suffered. That typically means filing a claim against their liability insurance. Insurance companies do not make this process easy, even when there is clear evidence of fault.
What You Do After an Accident Like This Matters
Not all pedestrian accidents result in fatalities or critical injuries. In every case, call 911, stay at the scene of the accident, and tend to your injuries with the dispatcher over the phone. While you wait, if it is safe to do so, gather evidence that can bolster your case and claim. When it is safe to do so, complete these steps:
- Take photos of the car involved, including any damage to it
- Take photos of the intersection or area where the incident occurred, and your injuries
- Look for witnesses who may stop to help, or who saw what occurred, and request their contact information
- Avoid making any statements to the at-fault driver about not seeing them or walking against the crosswalk signal
- Get the driver’s contact information and a photo of their driver’s license and insurance card
- Get medical care immediately. Do not hesitate to go to the emergency room or allow an ambulance to take you there.
These steps protect your health from potential injuries you may not be aware of. It also allows you to pursue legal action with ample evidence to support your claims. Our team is the dedicated resource you need in difficult times like this. Let a Hartford car accident lawyer from The Law Offices of James A. Welcome work for you.
Determining the Value of Your Pedestrian Accident Claim
One of our most important responsibilities to our clients is building an evidence-backed claim that includes all of your losses to the fullest extent allowed by law. Your losses may include physical, emotional, and financial implications from the accident. The most common of these losses include:
- Emergency medical expenses
- Ongoing medical care needs
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder
- Loss of income
- Loss of earning capacity
- Loss of consortium
If your loved one lost their life in a pedestrian accident, we will work to seek fair compensation for wrongful death, maximizing your ability to get justice for your loved one. Review our FAQs to learn more.
Do Not Wait to Seek Legal Guidance
In many cases, you need to act right away. Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-555, victims typically have two years from the date of their injuries to seek legal action in court. With your significant injuries and losses, we need to be able to pursue a settlement quickly, build your claim, and negotiate.
Schedule a Free Consultation with Our Hartford Pedestrian Accident Attorney Today
At The Law Offices of James A. Welcome, you are our priority, and maximizing your claim is our objective. Set up a free consultation with our Hartford pedestrian accident lawyer now to start the process.
We want to hear what happened, and we would be happy to provide an initial consultation at no cost.
