A rash of accidents around the state of Connecticut have left pedestrians injured and some fatally so.  These tragic events are often avoidable and should be considered a serious problem for those who are on foot throughout the state.  Here in the Elm City we have experienced a number of New Haven pedestrian accidents including a recent incident involving four pedestrians who were struck by a sedan and injured. Of course avoiding involvement in an an accident of this sort is important and it is critical that you follow safety steps including not being distracted while you’re walking, crossing at intersections that have lights and pedestrian markings and always looking both ways before crossing the street.  However, these types of accidents are becoming more and more common and you should know what to do in the event that you are involved in this type of incident.  It is important that Read the full article…

When you’re out for a stroll in the Elm City you may be crossing over parking lots and driveways that could present a real hazard to you as vehicles are passing in and out of these locations all of the time.  Such was the case for a Colchester man who was fatally struck in a Fairfield, Connecticut parking lot in the middle of the morning. Often when New Haven pedestrian accidents happen we can chalk them up to someone being out and about late at night or excessive speed contributing to the accident, but in this case it was the middle of the morning and the driver was pulling into a parking lot at a reasonable speed.  So, what does this accident tell us about the dangers of being in a parking lot, even during daylight? Parking lots often present grave dangers to pedestrians for a variety of reasons, but Read the full article…