Will My Pedestrian Accident Case Go to Trial?
Possibly. If settlement negotiations don’t yield a fair offer, we won’t hesitate to pursue justice through the courts. However, the vast majority of personal injury cases, including pedestrian accident cases, never reach the courtroom. Insurers often prefer to avoid the time and expense of a trial and are motivated to reach a settlement. At D’Amico […]
Helpful evidence may include the police report, photos of the scene, traffic signal timing, crosswalk markings, lighting conditions, vehicle damage, injury photos, witness contact information, medical records, electronic control modules or data event recorders for involved vehicles, dashcam footage, nearby business or residential surveillance video, and 911 or emergency response records. This evidence can help […]
In many Connecticut personal injury cases, the general deadline to file a lawsuit is two years from the date of injury under C.G.S. § 52-584. However, pedestrian accident cases involving defective roads, sidewalks, bridges, public property, municipal vehicles, or other government-related issues may involve shorter notice requirements, some as short as 90 days. Because deadlines […]
It’s important to take steps to protect yourself after a pedestrian accident. Avoid accepting blame or apologizing at the scene, while talking with the responding officer, or while interacting with insurance adjusters. Don’t post about the accident on social media or discuss it with anyone other than your trusted Connecticut pedestrian accident lawyer. Finally, don’t […]
Most New Haven pedestrian accident attorneys – including the team at D’Amico Pettinicchi Injury Lawyers – work on a contingency basis. This means your lawyer charges no fees upfront or while the case is in progress, and you’ll only pay attorney fees if they recover compensation for you. Their compensation will come out of any […]
While not required by law, working with an experienced Connecticut pedestrian accident lawyer is essential for navigating the personal injury claims process. Your attorney will investigate the accident, handle communications with insurers, prepare a claim on your behalf, negotiate with the at-fault party, and, if necessary, represent you in court. They’ll handle all the details […]
Drivers and insurance companies may argue that the pedestrian was outside the crosswalk, crossed against a signal, was distracted, wore dark clothing, or stepped into traffic unexpectedly. These arguments can reduce or defeat a claim if they are not challenged with evidence. Connecticut follows comparative negligence rules, meaning fault can be divided between the driver […]
If you were hit while walking in a marked or unmarked crosswalk, the driver’s conduct should be carefully investigated. Important questions include whether the driver failed to yield, was distracted, was speeding, turned without looking, ignored a traffic signal, or failed to slow or stop when required. Connecticut’s pedestrian right-of-way rules can be important in […]
The driver is at fault in most pedestrian accidents, whether because they were speeding, distracted, impaired, or in violation of Connecticut’s right-of-way laws. However, other parties can also be wholly or partially responsible in these cases, including government entities responsible for maintaining traffic signals and crosswalks. A skilled Connecticut pedestrian accident lawyer will review the […]
Pedestrian accident claims in Connecticut often turn on where the person was walking, whether they were in a marked or unmarked crosswalk, whether the pedestrian was impaired or distracted using a cell phone, whether the driver failed to yield, whether traffic signals were working properly, and whether another party contributed to the crash. Because pedestrians […]