There are thousands of pedestrians hurt or killed each year as a result of car accidents. Those injured or families who are grieving the loss of a loved one due to a pedestrian accident should understand the financial consequences of such injuries, and why it's important to get adequate compensation for their losses. What is the average payout for a pedestrian who is hit in a car accident in Connecticut? We will address this question below.

No amount of money can ever make up for the pain and suffering one goes through if they are hit by a car, but it is necessary to cover medical bills, lost wages, and other associated expenses. So, the compensation a pedestrian accident victim receives is extremely important to their recovery.

Contact Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney at Law today if you or a loved one has been injured in an accident. Our team of skilled CT pedestrian accident lawyers can assist you in understanding your rights and determining the amount of compensation you are entitled to.

Pedestrian Accident Stats And Common Causes

Unfortunately, there are many scenarios in which pedestrian accidents might occur. The statistics show that every year, pedestrian accidents occur more and more frequently, especially in metropolitan cities where there is traffic and walking pedestrians. The CDC reports that approximately 8,000 people lost their lives in pedestrian accidents in 2021. Emergency rooms saw an additional 100,000 injury victims in the same year.

Pedestrian accidents are caused by a variety of factors, including:

Serious injuries can occur to pedestrians who are involved in a car accident. Those inside a vehicle are protected by car safety features, as well as airbags and seat belts. Pedestrians are not protected at all. The impact of a vehicle hitting a person can be catastrophic. The full force of the impact will be transmitted to your exposed body. As a result, you should expect severe injuries.

What Is An Average Settlement in a CT Pedestrian Accident?

There are a number of factors that would impact how much you would receive in a settlement if you were struck by a car in a pedestrian accident. Under Connecticut laws, the negligent party is liable for damages in an accident. So, as an injured pedestrian you can seek compensation against the party that hit you, just as long as you are not found to be more than 50% at fault in the accident.

As far as an "average settlement amount", there isn't one.

If you have been in a car accident, you should know that there is no standard settlement amount that can accurately reflect the amount of money you will receive. Victims of accidents may receive different amounts of compensation based on the specifics of their cases.

Generally, medical costs are usually higher for more severe injuries, which is usually the case with a pedestrian accident. However, you are limited to the amount of coverage the negligent party has. In Connecticut, drivers are required to have the following minimum insurance coverage:

  • Bodily injury liability per person: $25,000
  • Bodily injury liability per accident: $50,000
  • Property damage liability per accident: $15,000
  • Uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM) per person: $25,000
  • Uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM) per accident: $50,000

This may limit the amount of compensation you can recover from the at-fault driver. However, you may be able to sue them personally to seek further damages.

Compensation You Can Recover in a CT Pedestrian Accident

Even if it could be difficult to determine an average settlement amount, you can use the sum of your actual losses by adding up all your tangible expenses. The different types of losses in Connecticut include:

  • Medical costs: past and future
  • Ongoing medical treatments or rehabilitation
  • Lost wages: Past and future
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Loss of consortium
  • Diminished quality of life
  • Wrongful death

The goal of monetary compensation for pedestrian accidents is to return victims to the same position they were in prior to the accident or to make a severely injured crash survivor feel whole again. In some cases, a court may award punitive damages, which are meant to punish offenders for incredibly negligent acts, such as drunk driving.

Hurt in a Pedestrian Accident? Our CT Accident Lawyers Can Help

If you or someone you care about was hurt in a pedestrian accident, you can seek compensation. We have helped many of our Connecticut clients get through the difficult period after being injured in a pedestrian accident.

Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney at Law has years of experience. Allow us to use our expertise to get you the compensation you and your family deserve.

Contact our team today to set up a free consultation.

Posted by: Brandon J. Bro…
Date: Wed, 04/10/2024 - 19:56

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