If you were injured in a pedestrian accident caused by someone else’s negligence, Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC can help you get the money you need to pay for medical treatment and protect your future. Our Southington pedestrian accident lawyers can pursue a claim for compensation and get you the justice you deserve.
Our law firm was founded in 1938 with the belief that everyone should be treated equal under the law. We don’t work for insurance companies or large corporations. We work for people like you who deserve fair treatment and someone who will defend their rights. To learn more about how we can act as your advocate and ally, contact us online or call today for a free consultation.
Our Southington Attorneys Fight for You Like Family
When you work with Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC we treat you like family. Our Southington personal injury attorneys take a personalized approach to every case. Every client gets a dedicated legal team and can expect constant communication regarding the status of their claim.
We know how a pedestrian accident can affect a victim’s life, health, and financial situation, and we will not settle for less than you deserve. We will aggressively pursue your damages and do everything possible to relieve your legal burden so you can focus on healing. Our lawyers will:
- Investigate your accident
- Gather evidence
- Identify liable parties and prove they acted negligently
- Identify and pursue all of your damages
- Draft and file insurance claims
- Track and adhere to deadlines
- Communicate with involved parties and tirelessly negotiate for a full and fair settlement
- Prepare your case for court and represent you at trial if necessary
Our Firm Is Top-Rated for Service
Clients are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why 97.8 percent of those we serve give our law firm an A+ rating. We go the extra mile, and it shows in our client testimonials:
- “Trantolo & Trantolo was very good to me. They are family friendly and are always nice and welcoming. I am very happy and grateful for their support, love, and kindness. Thank you so much to all of your team for the support and commitment to make me feel better.” -A.M. from Danbury, CT
- “Best team ever!!!!! Great communication, honest, and transparent. I highly recommend.” -V.N. from Starford, CT
Our Law Firm Has One Goal: Getting Results for Our Clients
Our attorneys have the skills, resources, and experience to take on any case, no matter how challenging or complex. We aim to get the maximum compensation possible for our clients and are prepared to fight in and outside the courtroom.
Our pedestrian accident lawyers will seek compensation for economic and non-economic damages, including:
- Medical expenses – We can seek the cost of current and ongoing medical treatments, including hospital and doctor fees, physical therapy, rehabilitation, long-term nursing, and life care. We can also recover the cost of medical equipment, medical devices, and prescription medications. If you need help obtaining healthcare, we can get a letter of protection (LOP).
- Lost income – We can pursue lost wages and employment benefits from missed work. If you sustained a permanent or disabling injury that prevents you from returning to your job, we can seek compensation for your lost earning capacity.
- Household services – We can seek the value of household services you cannot perform due to injury, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation assistance.
- Pain and suffering – These damages compensate for intangible losses and may include monetary recompense for severe and chronic pain, disfigurement, scarring, stress, anxiety, depression, loss of enjoyment, and reduced quality of life.
- Wrongful death – Our lawyers can seek justice if your loved one passed away because of a pedestrian accident injury. Wrongful death damages may include medical bills, funeral and burial expenses, and your family member’s lost earning capacity.
Our Pedestrian Accident Case Results
We have recovered millions of dollars for injury victims. Notable pedestrian accident case results include:
- A $2 million mediated settlement for a client who sustained severe injuries after being struck by a car while crossing the street
- A $1.2 million settlement for a client who suffered a broken leg that required surgery after a left-turning vehicle hit her in a crosswalk
- A $600,000 settlement for a middle school student who was hit by a car while crossing the street after being dropped off at the wrong bus stop
Contact Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC today to learn more about how our Southington team can seek compensation for your pedestrian accident damages. Fill out our online form or call today for a free consultation.
How Our Southington Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Prove Driver Negligence
Obtaining pedestrian accident compensation means proving that a negligent party caused your injury and resulting damages. Our Southington lawyers can build a case based on the four elements of negligence:
- Duty of care – The duty of care is a person’s legal responsibility to act reasonably and avoid injuring others.
- Breach of duty – Someone breaches the duty of care when their behavior falls outside what most others would find reasonable or necessary in a given situation. Breaking the law is a breach of duty.
- Causation – Causation demonstrates how a liable party’s breach of duty caused your accident and injury.
- Damages – Damages prove that you incurred expenses and endured pain and suffering because of your accident and injury.
In most pedestrian accident cases, liability will rest with a negligent driver. However, others could be at fault, including the driver’s employer, another pedestrian, a bicyclist, or the entity responsible for a dangerous or badly designed intersection, roadway, or walkway. Our lawyers can pursue claims against anyone whose negligence contributed to your injuries.
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
Many laws are in place to protect the rights of pedestrians. Connecticut’s Act Concerning Pedestrian Safety states that drivers must yield to pedestrians if they are in any portion of a crosswalk. They must also yield if a pedestrian indicates an intent to cross by raising a hand or moving into the crosswalk entrance. Drivers who do not yield could face a $500 fine or even stricter penalties (including criminal charges) if their actions cause an accident.
The act further states that drivers must not open a car door or leave a car door open longer than necessary in order to make contact with a pedestrian or bicyclist. This practice is called “dooring.”
Drivers who violate this act and other state laws and regulations put pedestrians in harm’s way. Many negligent driving behaviors can lead to pedestrian collisions, including:
- Failing to stop at stop signs and red lights
- Failing to yield to pedestrians at marked intersections
- Driving onto sidewalks or into pedestrian-only areas
- Crossing over the centerline
- Improper or illegal passing
- Making an improper turn
- Texting and driving
- Driving while distracted
- Driving while fatigued
- Drinking and driving
- Driving recklessly or aggressively
Speeding also causes pedestrian accidents and can significantly increase the chance of injury and death. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), pedestrians hit at 20 mph have a 46 percent chance of sustaining a moderate injury, like a concussion. At 35 mph, the odds of a moderate injury jump to 86 percent. At 80 mph, the risk of a fatal injury is more than 80 percent.
When Should You File a Pedestrian Accident Claim?
You should file an auto liability insurance claim against the liable driver as soon as possible. Acting quickly will ensure you do not miss policy deadlines. It will also allow our law firm to promptly launch an investigation and preserve case evidence.
If getting fair compensation requires legal action, CT Gen. Stat. § 52-584 establishes a two-year statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit. You also have two years to file a wrongful death case, according to CT Gen. Stat. § 52-555.
Our attorneys can help you get started before time runs out.
Pedestrian Accidents Are on the Rise in Connecticut
According to the Connecticut Office of Highway Safety, pedestrian accidents in the state have risen dramatically in recent years. In 2023, there were 1,474 pedestrian crashes, resulting in 180 serious injuries and 64 fatalities. The Connecticut Crash Data Repository also reports six pedestrian accidents in Southington in 2024.
News8 reported that one pedestrian was hit in the area of Queen Street and Spring Street in January and sustained minor injuries. In February, Fox61 reported that a pedestrian was seriously injured after a southbound vehicle hit them on West Street.
Pedestrians are some of the most vulnerable people on the road, and the carelessness of drivers has disastrous consequences. Victims deserve a fighting chance against these negligent parties, and our firm is here to level the playing field.
Reach Out to an Attorney at Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC After a Pedestrian Accident
You should not have to pay for someone else’s negligence. An accident lawyer with Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC will help you get the compensation you deserve.
We do not charge upfront attorney fees and you do not pay us unless we win your case. Contact us online or call 247 for a free consultation.