A Road Safety Audit conducted by the state in 2017 identified safety issues and offered recommendations to improve the safety of specific roads in New Britain. Despite the efforts to address the safety issues, pedestrian accidents and fatalities still occur.
These accidents can leave victims with devastating and life-altering injuries. If a negligent driver injured you or your loved one, you deserve compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and more.
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC has served injured victims for over 85 years. Our New Britain personal injury lawyers have the experience, resources, and reputation to take on any case, no matter how complex. Let us advocate on your behalf and stand up to the insurance companies. We will fight for full and fair awards while you focus on healing from your injuries. Contact us online or call our number for a free consultation, and Let Our Family Help Your Family.
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC Fights for Pedestrian Accident Victims
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC was founded to protect and serve those who cannot protect themselves. We know that average men and women cannot access the resources that large and powerful insurance companies can, so we help them get equal protection under the law.
When you work with us, you get a compassionate, full-service legal team with decades of experience advocating for the injured. We treat every client like family and will give you the personalized attention you deserve. We aim to get you the maximum compensation possible and will not settle for less.
We will fight to secure advantageous awards that fully compensate you for your economic and noneconomic damages. However, if we cannot get the money you need by aggressive negotiations, we will not back down from taking your case to civil court. We have a proven track record and have achieved significant case results for pedestrian accident victims, including:
- A $2 million mediated settlement for a client who suffered severe injuries and required numerous surgeries after a car struck her while she was crossing the street
- A $1.2 million settlement for a client who suffered a broken leg that required surgery after a car hit her while she was in a crosswalk
- A $600,000 settlement for a middle school student who was hit by a car after being dropped off at the wrong bus stop
- A $475,000 settlement for a client who suffered severe soft tissue injuries and a fractured arm after being hit by a turning vehicle
You Deserve Compensation for Your New Britain Pedestrian Accident Injury
Connecticut is an at-fault insurance state, meaning you can seek compensation for personal injuries and damages you sustained as a pedestrian due to a vehicle driver’s negligence. This process usually begins with a claim against the at-fault driver’s auto liability insurance. Recoverable damages may include:
- Ambulance transportation
- Emergency department treatment
- Hospitalizations
- Doctor fees
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Prescription drugs
- Mobility aids, medical equipment, and medical devices
- Long-term nursing
- Lost income and employment benefits
- Lost future earnings and lost earning capacity
- Household services
- Physical pain and suffering
- Permanent and disabling injuries
- Scarring
- Disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment
- Mental anguish and emotional distress
- Reduced quality of life
If your family member sustained a fatal injury, our lawyers can pursue wrongful death damages on behalf of their estate and survivors. Compensation may include medical bills, funeral and burial costs, lost income, conscious pain and suffering, and loss of consortium.
Connecticut Auto Insurance Requirements
According to the Connecticut Insurance Department, motorists must have a minimum of $25,000/$50,000 in bodily injury liability insurance per person/accident and $25,000 in property damage liability.
Drivers must also have $25,000/$50,000 in uninsured/underinsured (UM/UIM) motorist insurance. UM/UIM may be important in a pedestrian accident case because it applies to hit-and-runs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that nearly 25 percent of fatal pedestrian collisions involve a driver who leaves the scene.
Our New Britain pedestrian accident lawyers can file all applicable insurance claims and pursue a settlement up to the policy limits. We will prepare your case for a personal injury lawsuit and represent you at trial if needed to get the money you deserve. Complete our online form or call Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC to learn more about your options for financial recovery during a free consultation.
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Liability for Pedestrian Accident Damages
Most often, liability for a pedestrian accident will rest with a negligent driver. Negligence includes:
- Failing to yield the right of way to pedestrians
- Failing to stop at red lights, stop signs, or marked intersections
- Driving on sidewalks, pedestrian malls, or other areas that prohibit vehicles
- Making an illegal or improper turn
- Making an illegal or improper lane change
- Texting and driving
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Speeding
In some cases, other at-fault parties may bear financial responsibility. For example, a negligent mechanic or manufacturer may be liable if the accident involved faulty brakes or a blown tire. A private roadway owner or government entity may be at fault for an accident involving dangerous roads or negligent road maintenance.
Our New Britain pedestrian accident attorneys can investigate the collision, determine fault, prove negligence, and establish your right to compensation. We do this using evidence, which may include:
- Police reports
- Medical records
- Photographs and video from the accident scene
- Crash debris
- Cell phone, surveillance, dashcam, or traffic camera footage of the collision
- Eyewitness accounts
- Expert testimony
- Bills, receipts, pay stubs, estimates, and additional proof of your current and future losses
Gathering the necessary evidence can be challenging, even for those without a physical injury. Our team can do the legwork required to construct a solid claim while you rest and recover.
How Long Do You Have to Act Against a Negligent Party?
You should start on your insurance claims as soon as possible after an accident. Individual policy deadlines will determine how long you have to file a claim, but in some instances, you may have as little as 24 to 48 hours to contact insurers about a crash.
If you must take legal action to recover fair compensation, you have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit, according to CT Gen. Stat. § 52-584. The statute of limitations for wrongful death cases is also two years, according to CT Gen. Stat. § 52-555.
What to Do if You Suffer a Pedestrian Accident Injury
According to NBC Connecticut, there were two pedestrian accident deaths in New Britain in 2023. The deadly collisions occurred on West Main Street and South Main Street. Since 2021, there have been over 40 pedestrian-involved crashes in the city.
If you or a loved one suffered a pedestrian accident injury anywhere in New Britain or Hartford County, Connecticut, there are a few essential things you can do to safeguard your health and assist with your compensation claim, including:
- Seek medical treatment – If you did not receive emergency treatment at the accident scene, see a doctor immediately. Your physician can ensure you do not have undiagnosed or worsening injuries. Getting care also creates a medical record for your case.
- Follow your doctor’s orders – Follow your treatment plan and attend all future medical appointments. Refrain from work, hobbies, or activities that could aggravate your injuries.
- Maintain records – Keep records of your medical treatment and bills. Track any other accident-related expenses. Start a daily journal tracking your physical, mental, and emotional state and ways you notice your injury interfering with your daily life.
- Be careful talking to insurers – Insurance companies, even your own, have their profits in mind, not your best interests. Be careful what you say and do so you do not accidentally jeopardize your claim. Do not admit fault for the accident, do not agree to give a recorded statement, and do not accept an initial (often lowball) settlement offer.
Should You Contact a Lawyer?
Our New Britain pedestrian accident lawyers can make seeking compensation easier for you and your family. When you work with our team, we do everything possible to relieve your legal burden and secure the financial resources you need to protect your health and future. Our firm can:
- Investigate the accident
- Identify liable parties and prove negligence
- Identify and value your losses
- Prepare and file insurance claims and case paperwork
- Handle phone calls, emails, and meetings with insurance agents and opposing counsel
- Protect you from undue pressure and bad-faith insurance tactics
- Aggressively negotiate on your behalf
- Represent you during a lawsuit if necessary
Contact Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC About Your Pedestrian Accident Case
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC provides clients with 24/7 award-winning service. We receive an A+ rating from 97.8 percent of those who seek our help because we genuinely care. We take the time to listen to you so we understand your needs and goals. Then, we stand by you as a united team dedicated to supporting you and securing fair compensation. From planning to negotiation to trial preparation to litigation, we will be your advocate and ally.
We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning there is no cost to you or your family unless and until we win your case. We assume the upfront financial risk because we are confident we can help.
Contact us online or call us today to connect with our New Britain pedestrian accident lawyers. We offer free consultations.