It was recently reported that an accident involving a vehicle and multiple children attempting to cross the street took place in New Haven. Reports stated that day care workers attempted to stop traffic as multiple children crossed the road. The children were apparently holding hands or taking similar action at the time as a witness stated that the children had formed a human chain as they walked. However, a passing car struck two of the children.

The boys, whose ages were given as 3 and 2 years old, were transported from the scene by ambulance. Fortunately, the injuries they suffered were not considered life-threatening, and they were in stable condition at the time of the report. Information on their exact injuries was not given in the report. It was noted that the driver of the vehicle is cooperating with police.

The families of the young children injured in this New Haven accident are undoubtedly relieved that the situation was not worse. However, their children may still face numbers struggles as they work to recover from their injuries, and financial hardships may also affect the families as they attend to medical expenses. As a result, they — and others similarly affected by car accidents — may wish to consider filing personal injury claims against the driver considered at fault in order to seek compensation for damages.

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It was recently reported that a crash in Connecticut involving only one vehicle proved fatal. The driver of the vehicle apparently went onto the right shoulder of the roadway before hitting a sign and then a bridge abutment before the care overturned and landed on its roof. There were at least four individuals in the car at the time of the crash, and two of the men were reported as being brothers.

One of the brothers was a backseat passenger, and he suffered fatal injuries in the incident. The three remaining occupants were trapped inside the car, and it took emergency crews approximately 30 minutes to get those individuals out. The driver and the two surviving passengers all suffered injuries that were considered life threatening. The identity and age of the driver was not given in the report.

This crash has undoubtedly left many people feeling a great deal of emotion. The family of the man killed in this incident may feel the need to seek justice and recompense against the driver considered at fault, and the individuals seriously injured may also have reason to seek compensation of their own. Information on wrongful death and personal injury lawsuits may help these parties determine whether filing claims in Connecticut could suit their particular needs.

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Personal injury claims could result from an incident that recently took place in Connecticut. Reports stated that a pedestrian was pushing her young child in a stroller when they were hit by a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle did not remain on the scene despite the pedestrians suffering serious injuries. The mother and child were transported to an area hospital and are considered to be in stable condition.

Though the driver left the scene, authorities were able to locate the vehicle and driver involved after speaking to witnesses. The driver was reported as being a 27-year-old man, and he was apparently under the influence at the time of the incident. As a result, he is currently facing criminal charges for DUI, reckless endangerment, vehicular assault and other offenses.

The victims of this Connecticut car accident are undoubtedly feeling lucky to be alive. However, they may still have a long road ahead of them as they work to recover from the injuries suffered. The mother may feel that the situation warrants legal action and may wish to consider filing a personal injury claim against the driver considered at fault. If that driver is convicted of the criminal charges brought against him, that information could be used as evidence in a related civil case.

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