On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Mar 6, 2015 | Firm News, Pedestrian Accidents
A pedestrian accident can easily happen when a motorist fails to pay attention to his or her surroundings, is distracted, is driving drunk or is driving too quickly. Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents often lead to life-threatening injuries or even death for the...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Feb 12, 2015 | Firm News, Pedestrian Accidents
Motorists have a responsibility to exercise care on the road, particularly when navigating near pedestrians. Pedestrians lack the protection afforded to those riding in vehicles, which is why pedestrian accidents can lead to serious injuries or even the loss of...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Jan 20, 2015 | Firm News, Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians in Connecticut and elsewhere are particularly susceptible to serious injuries and even fatality in car accidents because they have no protection against the vehicles that strike them. Unfortunately, the family of one woman is mourning her death following...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Aug 14, 2014 | Firm News, Pedestrian Accidents
After an individual in Connecticut parked his vehicle on a road recently, he ended up losing his life almost immediately. This took place because the pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in the area. Pedestrian accidents can quickly happen if motorists on roads in our...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Jul 31, 2014 | Firm News, Pedestrian Accidents
When a person is killed in a pedestrian accident, this can affect not only the victims’ family members but also the entire community. It can be difficult to come to terms with such life-altering pedestrian accidents in Connecticut. This type of accident in our...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Jul 10, 2014 | Firm News, Pedestrian Accidents
Getting hit by a car while strolling along a road can have fatal results. Unfortunately, sometimes drivers don’t see pedestrians in time due to driving while distracted or because motorists are operating their vehicles too quickly, thus leading to pedestrian...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Jul 4, 2014 | Firm News, Pedestrian Accidents
One female pedestrian’s life was unfortunately cut short as a result of a recent car accident in Connecticut. Pedestrian accidents often take place because the driver of the car that struck the walker may not have been paying close attention. In other cases, the...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Jun 19, 2014 | Firm News, Pedestrian Accidents
When people are enjoying an afternoon stroll near the street, they may be concerned about being struck by a vehicle. Although motorists are constantly encouraged to exercise caution around pedestrians, pedestrian accidents can still happen due to driver negligence or...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Mar 25, 2014 | Firm News, Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians are particularly at risk for serious injury while walking near moving vehicles. This is because motorists may simply not see them and accidentally strike them. Pedestrians lack protection against the potentially forceful impact when struck by a motor...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Mar 19, 2014 | Firm News, Pedestrian Accidents
Many Connecticut teenagers look forward to Friday nights — a time to hang out with friends, see a movie or watch a high school athletic contest. However, one seemingly normal Friday night can turn into a tragic one as the result of pedestrian accidents. This...
