Frequently when we see stories about traffic accidents, the focus is on the drivers and the passengers. Less frequently asked is the question of whether there were any pedestrians involved, but in a modern society in which people on foot must coexist with automobiles...
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Connecticut pedestrian seriously injured after hit-and-run
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Apr 8, 2015 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Firm News
According to law enforcement authorities with the Norwalk Police Department, a 55-year-old man is in serious condition after being struck by a hit-and-run driver. The incident occurred on April 1 just after 5:00 a.m. on the Interstate 95 South on-ramp from West Avenue...
Connecticut teens seriously hurt by hit-and-run driver
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jan 30, 2015 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Firm News
Two teenagers suffered serious injuries when they were struck by a hit-and-run driver in Waterbury on Jan. 17. The accident occurred around 6:30 p.m. Waterbury police said the teens, a 16-year-old female and an 18-year-old male, were attempting to cross Brass Mill...
Pedestrian killed after getting off bus
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jan 15, 2015 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Firm News
A woman was hit by a car and killed as she crossed a street in Connecticut. The police report indicates that the accident happened at the corner of Anderson Hill Road and King Street in Greenwich. At 6:50 a.m. on Jan. 6, a 51-year-old woman disembarked from a...
Pedestrian accident trends
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jan 13, 2015 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Firm News
When a pedestrian accident occurs in Connecticut, the consequences for the victims can be severe. Understanding some of the patterns involved in pedestrian accidents, such as the times these incidents most often occur and which ages are likely to be affected, may help...
Pedestrian accidents in Connecticut
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Nov 20, 2014 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Firm News
Connecticut pedestrians are at appreciable risk of severe harm whenever they are in the presence of an automobile. However, national statistics indicate that pedestrian fatalities are decreasing in frequency, and the injury rate is dropping as well. Almost 5,000...
Improving pedestrian safety with crossing islands
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Nov 8, 2014 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Firm News
Pedestrian safety measures like medians and crossing islands can significantly reduce the number of pedestrian accidents in Connecticut. In fact, the Federal Highway Administration, which is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, says that pedestrian islands...
Connecticut driver strikes 3 pedestrians, resulting in 1 death
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Nov 6, 2014 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Firm News
A 33-year-old man driving down Woodward Avenue in Norwalk on Oct. 24 struck three pedestrians at around 8:30 p.m. The driver then exited his car and fled on foot, according to the police. The accident injured two of the pedestrians, and officials transported the third...
Connecticut woman faces multiple charges for hit-and-run accident
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Oct 6, 2014 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Firm News
Police reported that a 53-year-old driver hit a 24-year-old pedestrian in Durham on Sept. 27. According to authorities, the 8:30 p.m. accident happened near the Durham Fairgrounds. Authorities said that the 24-year-old woman was walking south along Route 17 when she...
Pedestrian critically injured in Connecticut
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Sep 25, 2014 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Firm News
A pedestrian was critically injured after being hit by a car in Stamford on Sept. 17. The accident took place around 11:20 p.m. on the city's West Side. According to police, the 30-year-old victim was walking with a friend along Stillwater Avenue when the pedestrian...