Connecticut Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of pedestrian accidents in Connecticut. When drivers text, check their GPS, scroll social media, or even eat behind the wheel, their attention is not on the road. This split-second distraction can be enough to miss someone crossing the street. Unfortunately, pedestrians are the ones who suffer the most.

At Pazz Injury Law, we’ve handled numerous cases where a moment of inattention led to catastrophic injuries. If you or a loved one was hit by a distracted driver, we’re here to help you pursue justice.

Connecticut law requires drivers to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in marked and unmarked crosswalks. Yet many accidents happen when motorists rush through intersections, ignore pedestrian signage, or simply don’t stop.

Pedestrians have every right to feel safe while crossing, but negligent drivers often fail to honor this. When drivers fail to yield, our pedestrian accident attorneys take swift action to hold them accountable and pursue full compensation for injured victims.

Too many pedestrian collisions occur because drivers fail to obey basic traffic signals. Whether it’s running a red light or rolling through a stop sign, this reckless behavior puts pedestrians in immediate danger.

Pedestrians crossing legally at intersections are often blindsided by vehicles that should have stopped. These violations are not just traffic infractions—they are acts of negligence. We’ll investigate the incident thoroughly and use traffic cam footage, witness statements, and police reports to support your case.

Speed limits exist to protect everyone on the road, especially in areas with heavy foot traffic such as school zones, downtown areas, and residential neighborhoods. However, speeding drivers drastically reduce their reaction time, making it nearly impossible to stop in time for a crossing pedestrian.

Reckless driving behaviors like weaving through lanes or aggressive acceleration also increase the likelihood of serious injury. If you’ve been hit by a speeding driver, Pazz Injury Law is ready to fight for your rights and your recovery.

Impaired driving continues to be a major factor in Connecticut pedestrian accidents. Alcohol and drugs significantly reduce a driver’s ability to react, process visual information, and make sound decisions—putting everyone at risk.

Pedestrians are often the most vulnerable in these cases, as DUI-related crashes tend to result in high-impact, high-injury scenarios. Victims may be entitled to not only compensatory damages but also punitive damages. Our firm will aggressively pursue justice in DUI-related pedestrian accidents.

A common yet overlooked cause of pedestrian collisions is failure to look before turning—especially at busy intersections or during “right on red” turns. Drivers often focus on vehicular traffic but forget to check sidewalks and crosswalks before proceeding.

This oversight can be deadly. Many victims are struck mid-crossing without warning. If this happened to you, our legal team will gather all the facts, review surveillance footage, and work with traffic reconstruction experts to prove liability.