New Haven Motor Vehicle Accidents Law Blog

As one of the most naturally scenic states in the nation, a drive through Connecticut can be a pleasure. With so much to look at out the window, it is important for drivers to remember to keep their eyes on the road. In addition to navigating through lines of other vehicles, drivers need to keep a close eye out for pedestrians, who are often difficult to see as they attempt to cross the street. When someone becomes the victim of a pedestrian accident, the injuries suffered may be especially severe. 

Recently, a Connecticut woman began to walk across a street when she was struck by a southbound driver. The driver was attempting to merge into another lane when the accident occurred. The woman suffered severe injuries, and was taken to a nearby hospital for immediate treatment. 

For many Connecticut residents, it is the time of year to be out and about enjoying the summer weather. Most people assume that when they venture out for a stroll around their neighborhood, they will return home safely intact. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and on some occasions a person becomes a pedestrian accident victim. 

On July 7, a Connecticut woman was found dead in the street. Horrified witnesses gathered at the scene, and were deeply saddened when they recognized the victim as a local mother of five, much beloved by her neighbors. They describe her as a friendly person who would help anyone she could.

Connecticut residents are likely aware that summer vacation means sharing the roads with a large number of teen drivers. Most parents do their best to prepare young drivers, and drivers' education courses stress the importance of obeying traffic laws and driving in a safe and courteous manner. On some occasions, however, teens choose to disregard the laws and chase an adrenaline rush by racing illegally on the streets. This behavior is a frightening scenario that can lead to a fatal accident. 

In April, a 19-year-old male driver chose to risk life and limb by racing another car as he traveled south on River Road in Shelton. His vehicle rammed into a car headed north. The young driver had a car full of passengers, including an 18-year-old, a 19-year-old and the driver's 23-year-old wife, who was carrying an unborn child at the time. His wife, unborn child, and one passenger all died as a result. The fourth passenger and the occupants of the vehicle he struck also suffered injuries. 

Connecticut residents likely consider their state to be a relatively safe place to live and raise a family. While this is generally the case, the state is far from immune from the types of crimes that plague the rest of the nation. While most residents would agree that car accidents involving pedestrians are especially dangerous and frightening, pedestrian accident victims are especially at risk when a driver chooses to flee the scene. 

On June 4, a 7-year-old Connecticut boy was walking to climb aboard his school bus when he was struck by a car. The driver of the bus had deployed the stop sign for the bus, to alert other drivers that the bus was stopped and children would be in the area on foot. It is against the law to refuse to stop for a bus' stop sign. The driver of the car did not stop, even after striking the small child.