As summer approaches, many Connecticut residents find themselves truly excited to escape the confines of their homes, having been cooped up for what seemed like a winter that would never end. As the weather continues to improve, being outdoors becomes a sort of reward for folks who were beginning to wonder if the skies would ever clear. From fishing, to gardening, to simply taking a walk, plans to venture out mean increased foot traffic for local towns. One downside to throngs of people being out-and-about is the increased risk of becoming a pedestrian accident victim.
While most are aware that pedestrians should pay close attention to traffic signals, use crosswalks where appropriate and check for traffic, especially before crossing the street, sometimes pedestrian accidents are the fault of a vehicle driver. In some cases, nothing can be done on the part of a person on foot to prevent a hit-and-run pedestrian accident. These types of accidents are especially tragic, because as the driver flees, the victim lays helpless and injured.
