On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Jul 30, 2020 | Pedestrian Accidents
As a pedestrian, it’s critical to understand the top causes of accidents. A run-in with a motor vehicle has the potential to end in serious injury or even death, as you don’t have anything to protect you. While a pedestrian-car accident can happen for a variety of...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Jun 2, 2020 | Pedestrian Accidents
When you walk to and from your car at the grocery store, you’re a pedestrian. When you take a jog, you’re a pedestrian. When you jump on your bike for a quick trip to town, you’re also a pedestrian. You get the point. There are many times throughout the day when...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Mar 19, 2020 | Pedestrian Accidents
Spring is here, and with it comes the reality that many more people will be out and about. With warmer weather, people start to take up the activities that they may have otherwise given up, like biking or walking for exercise. Unfortunately, some of those people will...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Dec 4, 2017 | Pedestrian Accidents
Most children love to be active. Since many areas where they run and play are close to roads, streets and driveways, they can be at risk of being involved in a traffic accident. Children aren’t expected to be perfect; they’re still learning the rules of...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Oct 23, 2017 | Pedestrian Accidents
As we get closer to the winter months, the days get shorter. Whether you are an early morning pavement pounder or you prefer to save your daily jog for the evening, it is important to take extra precautions when running in the dark. While running during the day is...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Aug 7, 2017 | Pedestrian Accidents
In 2015, we saw the economy improve; gas prices dropped, and more drivers spent time on the road. Reports show that we also saw an estimated 10 percent increase in pedestrian deaths. The Governors Highway Safety Association points to an overall increase in cellphone...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Jan 4, 2017 | Firm News, Pedestrian Accidents
Any car accident can be damaging, but collisions between a car and a pedestrian are especially fatal. Because cars weigh so much more and move so much more quickly than humans, being hit by one as a pedestrian can cause permanent injury if the person survives. Being...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Sep 18, 2015 | Firm News, Pedestrian Accidents
One woman sadly died in a recent hit-and-run accident in Connecticut. The pedestrian accident took place on a Tuesday morning. These types of pedestrian accidents sometimes occur due to the carelessness of the car driver; in which case, the driver may be held liable...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Aug 14, 2015 | Firm News, Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents are becoming an increasing concern in the state of Connecticut. This is due to the increased driving speeds and traffic levels on the state’s streets. The rising number of pedestrian accidents can also be blamed on the growing interest in...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Jul 22, 2015 | Firm News, Pedestrian Accidents
One pedestrian was recently hit by a car in Connecticut. According to police, the accident was a hit-and-run crash. These kinds of pedestrian accidents can easily occur when a driver is speeding or engaging in some other form of negligent behavior behind the wheel....
