Pedestrians are a common sight around the Stamford area. Each of these pedestrians has a duty to keep himself or herself safe, and motorists share that same responsibility. When a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle, the issue of compensation is probably going to come...
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Auto-Pedestrian Accidents Archives
Devastation can lead to compensation claims
In our previous blog post, we discussed the devastation that can occur when a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle. This is true even if the person who was struck was on a bicycle. In either case, you are pitting a heavy vehicle against a person who isn't protected. We...
Pedestrian accidents are often devastating
Now that school is in session, drivers need to make sure that they are paying close attention for pedestrians. When drivers aren't cognizant of pedestrians, there is a chance that an accident can occur that might result in the pedestrian suffering a serious injury....
Pedestrian accidents are a serious problem that must be addressed
Pedestrian accidents are a huge issue in this country. These accidents have seen an increase in fatalities in the most recent data from 2013. It is important that Connecticut municipalities and motorists do what they can do to help keep pedestrians safe while they are...
Bicyclists can suffer extensive injuries in a crash
Bicyclists have the freedom to enjoy the open road and venture into places that motor vehicles can't go. When the bicyclist is sharing the road with motor vehicles, mutual respect and attention to safety is required to help keep the person on the bicycle safe....
Child pedestrian accidents in Connecticut
Whether Connecticut residents have children or not, they generally recognize that the youngest members of our communities are the most precious things we have. They are our future, our innocence and they continually remind us to live in the moment and enjoy life as...
Driver safety advice for Connecticut residents
Driving is dangerous even when we are careful to follow the rules of the road and even when we're attentive to what is happening around us. Therefore, drivers need to do everything they can to prevent an accident. By following the pieces of advice in this article,...
Is it time to inspect my car’s brakes?
Here we are in the middle of April, also known as Brake Safety Awareness Month, and it is virtually guaranteed that millions of drivers in Connecticut and the rest of the United States are driving their automobiles even though they have brakes in desperate need of...
Avoiding bicycle accidents in Connecticut
Connecticut bicyclists truly enjoy the best of multiple worlds. They save money on gas, they get to enjoy the fresh air of being outside, they stay healthy and, at the same time, they have a lot of fun riding their bicycles withe friends. However, bike riding can be...
Child pedestrian accidents
It is vital for Connecticut drivers to be on a constant lookout for small children on sidewalks street corners, and anywhere else they are likely to be present. That means drive at an appropriate speed, obey traffic laws and put your cellphone away so you are not...