Joggers and runners in Watertown could be injured in accidents that fall into a number of personal injury categories, including premises liability and motor vehicle accidents. Staying vigilant about safety is important when running and jogging, but it’s impossible to avoid every potential hazard. When someone else’s negligence causes you to be injured, you have legal options for securing compensation for your damages.
The pedestrian accident attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, have been representing injured joggers and runners across Connecticut for over 100 combined years. With a long history of securing successful outcomes, we provide the compassionate advocacy and skilled legal representation that our clients deserve. Call today to speak with a Watertown jogging/runner injury lawyer about your case.
Premises liability accidents include a wide range of incidents, and runners in Watertown can be injured on private or public property due to someone else’s negligence. Property owners in Connecticut have a duty to maintain their premises, and failure to do so can cause injuries. Examples of scenarios in which runners can be injured include:
There are many other ways that runners can be injured by a property owner’s negligence, so contact a premises liability attorney to discuss the details of your accident.
Case law has established that property owners have a reasonable amount of time to remove snow and ice from their stairs and sidewalks, but local governments and municipalities throughout Connecticut often have specific ordinances that dictate snow and ice removal for residents. Watertown, for example, passed an ordinance in January of 2024 that requires small residential property owners to remove ice and snow from sidewalks abutting their property within 24 hours after the precipitation has stopped. Watertown property owners must clear 42 inches or the entire sidewalk, whichever is narrower. If the sidewalk is too icy to clear, then the ordinance requires that sand or ice melt be put down to make the sidewalk reasonably safe.
If homeowners in Watertown fail to clear snow and ice accumulations accordingly, they could face liability for any injuries that joggers, runners, and other pedestrians sustain due to their negligence.
Pedestrians, whether walking, running, or jogging, are at a greater risk of injury if involved in a car accident in Watertown. Catastrophic injuries like broken bones, traumatic brain injury, spine injuries, and organ damage are common in severe accidents involving pedestrians. Often, these accidents are caused by negligent drivers, but there are also ways for joggers to protect themselves and ensure they do everything they can to prioritize their safety.
The National Federation of State High School Associations has issued guidance that is applicable for athletes of any age running or jogging on the sidewalks and roadways:
The injury attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, provide the trusted legal representation you need after a jogging or running injury. We are dedicated to protecting your right to compensation and securing the financial damages you deserve. You have a limited amount of time to take action, so don’t wait until it’s too late. Contact a Watertown jogging/runner injury lawyer today and schedule a free consultation either in person or virtually.
