New Haven Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
As the victim of a pedestrian accident in New Haven, you need a New Haven pedestrian accident lawyer with an extensive track record of success in handling cases like yours. At Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, P.C., we’ve secured millions in compensation for clients injured in personal injury cases. Call or contact us online today to schedule your free legal consultation and determine what our attorneys can do for you.
Table of Contents
- Why Choose Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge for Your Pedestrian Accident Case?
- How a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Can Help You
- Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in New Haven
- Injuries in Pedestrian Accidents Can Be Severe
- What Compensation Can You Recover After a Pedestrian Accident?
- What To Do After a Pedestrian Accident in New Haven
- Speak to a New Haven Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Today
Why Choose Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge for Your Pedestrian Accident Case?
After a pedestrian accident, you need an attorney you know you can trust. KJSR offers top-notch legal services from skilled attorneys with extensive experience representing personal injury clients. Our attorneys have developed a strong reputation as aggressive and knowledgeable advocates for those injured pedestrians.
We’re proud that our firm has received numerous accolades from various institutions. In 2024, we were listed among the Best Law Firms in America and awarded Best Personal Injury Firm in Connecticut. In 2025, we were recognized as one of the Best Law Firms in New Haven and appeared on the Best Lawyers in America list.
We can’t do what we do without our excellent attorneys. Among other honors, two of our named partners, Stephanie Z. Roberge and John Kennedy, Jr., were recognized as Lawyers of the Year in 2024. Partner Patrick Kennedy has been named one of the Best Lawyers in America in the personal injury field. Additionally, Robert Schwab, Louis Annecchino, Brendan K. Nelligan, Michael Kennedy, and Isabelle L. Koch were all included in the 2025 Best Lawyers in America list for their outstanding work in personal injury litigation. All of the lawyers at KJSR are diligent, knowledgeable professionals ready to help you with your pedestrian accident case.
Case Results for Pedestrian Accident Victims
In our decades of experience, we’ve secured millions in compensation for injured clients. Notable case results we’ve obtained for pedestrians injured in accidents include the following:
- $1.42 million recovered for a pedestrian who suffered a traumatic brain injury after being hit in a crosswalk
- $890,000 settlement for a pedestrian hit by a motor vehicle
- $750,000 for a pedestrian struck by a moving vehicle who sustained significant Injury
- $275,000 for a pedestrian who suffered knee, shoulder, and arm injuries requiring surgery in a motor vehicle accident
- $122,000 for a pedestrian who sustained a left tibial plateau fracture requiring surgery and post-traumatic arthritic changes of the knee
Our attorneys fight hard to get our clients every bit of compensation they’re owed for their losses from accidents. We are dedicated to providing clients with compassionate, high-quality legal representation that emphasizes integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to justice.
Whether you’ve been injured in a pedestrian accident or lost a loved one in a collision, we’ll work to negotiate or litigate your case and lock down a fair settlement for the losses you suffered. We care about obtaining the justice you deserve for your accident and will put your interests first for the duration of your case.
How a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Can Help You
Pedestrian accident cases are often more legally complicated than they appear at first glance. Issues of fault and liability are common, and cases can drag on while insurers use stalling tactics and other methods to convince you to accept an unfairly low settlement. You need professional legal representation to protect your best interests after a pedestrian accident.
KJSR can handle all aspects of your pedestrian accident case, including investigating, determining liability, identifying those responsible, gathering evidence, and negotiating with insurance companies on your behalf. While most of our cases never see the inside of a courtroom, we’re always prepared and ready to take your case to trial if necessary.
We believe finances should never be a barrier to high-quality, effective legal representation. The attorneys at Kennedy Johnson work exclusively on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only get paid if we win your case. We never charge up-front retainer fees or surprise you with additional costs. If we don’t win, you don’t pay us a cent.
Why You Need a Lawyer if You've Been Involved in a Pedestrian Accident
Insurance companies care only about their bottom lines and are incentivized to minimize payouts. They will likely do anything possible to avoid paying compensation for a pedestrian accident. Insurers always have their own legal teams, so trying to negotiate a fair settlement on your own puts you at a great disadvantage. Having an attorney on your side protects you from being taken advantage of by insurers prioritizing their bottom line.
A pedestrian accident attorney will help you understand your legal options, collect evidence, and build a strong case to pursue all the compensation you deserve for your damages. If necessary, your attorney can fight for you at trial if a fair settlement can’t be reached at the negotiation table.
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in New Haven
Certain driver behaviors are particularly likely to cause pedestrian accidents. Common causes of car accidents in New Haven include the following:
- Distracted driving
- Speeding
- Failure to yield
- Drunk driving/DUI
- Weather conditions
- Inexperienced drivers
- Reckless driving
No matter the cause of your pedestrian accident in New Haven, Kennedy Johnson can help. Our attorneys handle pedestrian crashes of all types and bring that experience to every case they manage.
Where Do Pedestrian Accidents Happen Most Often?
Some New Haven locations have a higher risk of pedestrian accidents. Intersections with high foot traffic are particularly common sites of these accidents due to the sheer volume of pedestrians who pass through.
Chapel Street is one of the most frequent sites of pedestrian accidents in New Haven. Its intersections, especially those between State Street and Ella T. Grasso Blvd., pose significant risks to those walking in the area. Pedestrian accidents on Chapel St. have become so common that the city of New Haven is actively taking safety measures to decrease the risk of pedestrian injury.
Whalley Avenue is another high-risk road for pedestrians in New Haven. Its highway-like construction has led to nearly 90 pedestrian accidents in the last 10 years, making it one of the most dangerous streets in the city for pedestrians.
The location of your accident can have a surprising impact on factors such as liability. The attorneys at KJSR will examine any possible avenues of fault in your case to identify all liable parties.
Injuries in Pedestrian Accidents Can Be Severe
Being hit by a car as a pedestrian is one of the most dangerous types of accidents. A pedestrian is completely unprotected from injury while walking, and a two-ton motor vehicle can crush a human body in an instant. Injuries pedestrians suffer are often much more severe than those they might have sustained if they had also been in a car.
These injuries commonly include broken bones, organ damage, and traumatic brain injuries. Some pedestrian accidents result in the pedestrian’s wrongful death, leaving their family grieving and saddled with medical bills and funeral costs.
For pedestrians who survive accidents with severe injuries, the long-term costs of medical care can be exorbitant. Hospital and treatment costs, lost wages, and other losses can push an accident victim into financial ruin. Full, fair compensation is therefore critically necessary to make sure that accident victims can remain financially stable after a life-altering accident.
What Compensation Can You Recover After a Pedestrian Accident?
If you’ve been injured in a pedestrian accident, you might be eligible to recover economic, non-economic, and punitive damages.
Economic damages compensate victims for the measurable financial losses resulting from the accident. These include medical bills, lost wages, lost earning capacity, and similar losses.
Non-economic damages compensate victims for the harder-to-measure impacts on their lives, including pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life activities, and loss of companionship.
In rare cases, a court may award punitive damages to punish the defendant for reckless or malicious conduct and deter future misconduct. For example, if a driver deliberately struck a pedestrian, a judge could rule that punitive damages were appropriate. However, the vast majority of accident victims do not receive punitive damages.
What if the Driver Was Uninsured?
Connecticut legally requires all drivers to carry car insurance. However, roughly 11 percent of Connecticut drivers are uninsured, leaving accident victims on the hook for costs associated with their accidents.
If the driver who caused your pedestrian accident was uninsured, you may still recover compensation through your own insurance. Connecticut state law requires that drivers must carry uninsured motorist coverage in addition to standard liability insurance. You can pursue an uninsured motorist claim under your policy even though you were a pedestrian.
When you submit an uninsured motorist claim with your insurance, you must still negotiate with the insurer to secure compensation. Even though you’re seeking compensation under your own policy, the insurance company has a vested interest in denying your claim to preserve profits. A pedestrian accident attorney can negotiate with your insurer for you to get you the compensation you’re owed.
What To Do After a Pedestrian Accident in New Haven
After a pedestrian accident in New Haven, you can take the following basic steps to protect your rights and interests:
- Seek immediate medical attention. Call 911 and request emergency assistance. Your safety and the safety of other parties is most important. Even if you don’t feel hurt, get checked out. Some injuries are not immediately apparent.
- Collect information. Collect the contact and insurance information of any other parties at the scene.
- Gather evidence. Any evidence you can collect from the scene, such as photos, videos, police reports, or eyewitness testimony, will help you build a compelling legal case. An attorney can gather this for you as part of your representation.
- Report the accident. Connecticut law requires you to immediately report any accident causing injury to the police. Call the police at the scene of the accident. If you cannot manage this at the time, you are legally required to report the accident to the nearest police station.
- Don’t admit fault. Even the slightest apology can be misconstrued as an admission of fault. Never admit fault in any way, either on the scene or later, such as when talking with the insurance company or on social media.
- Consult an attorney before speaking to an insurance company. Don’t accept lowball settlement offers. Insurers often make quick, cash-in-hand settlement offers that are significantly lower than you deserve. Speak with an attorney before talking to the insurer or accepting any settlement offers.
How To Find a Pedestrian Injury Lawyer
A strong personal injury lawyer will have extensive experience handling pedestrian accidents. You can determine a firm’s experience and skill by reviewing its case results. A firm with a few lackluster results likely isn’t the right firm for you. Look for major case results and a large volume of successes.
Client testimonials are also a good way to determine a firm’s reliability. Many firms share testimonials from their clients online, and most firms have reviews available on Google and similar platforms. Look for how clients describe the services they received and their interactions with their attorneys. Positive reviews may attest to a firm’s accessibility, how it communicates with clients, and the results it has obtained for them. If clients commonly had difficulty reaching their attorneys or felt their lawyers didn’t do enough to fight for compensation, look elsewhere.
Speak to a New Haven Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Today
Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, P.C., is the best law firm in New Haven for pedestrian accident victims and other personal injury cases. We offer effective, aggressive representation that puts our clients’ needs first.
During our 35 years in business, we’ve earned our reputation for securing major settlements for accident victims we represent. If you’ve been injured in a pedestrian accident, KJSR is ready to fight for you. Call (203) 865-8430 or contact us online today to schedule your free legal consultation.
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