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Can I sue over broken toe after being hit by a car?
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I was crossing the road when I was suddenly hit by a car. The car was sitting in a drop-off zone on the other side of the road. I was about half way across the road when the car decided to do a U-turn over double lines and hit me. I was flown into the air and then landed on the road which resulted in multiple deep grazes and a broken toe.
A successful lawsuit requires the plaintiff to prove liability, damages and causation. As others have said, you describe a fact pattern that would prove the operator of the automobile was negligent, that negligence caused you to be injured. Your pain, suffering, medical and other expenses and lost time from school or work are your damages. The value of your case is based on what a jury might be expected to award you as fair, just and reasonable compensation for those damages.
Most cases settle before trial. A competent attorney will help you obtain the best possible outcome.
Your question may not be a complete or accurate description of the problem. My answer is not legal advice. No client/attorney relationship exists by virtue of this answer. Laws are different from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and frequently change. Do not act on any information provided without consulting with a lawyer licensed to practice in your jurisdiction who has experience with the kind of issues that concern you.
The answer to your question is "yes". You can sue any person whose negligent actions have caused you to sustain a personal injury, as in the situation you describe. You should contact and consult with a reputable Connecticut personal injury lawyer. If you wish, you may contact me to discuss this matter further at (203) 265-2035.
While the answer to your question about whether or not you may sue is clearly "Yes", there may be a better way of proceeding given the circumstances which you have described. Lawsuits are sometimes an inefficient method of pursuing your rights. In a clear liability situation where a pedestrian already has the right of way within the roadway and the vehicle has no legitmate excuse for not having observed them I would suggest a different approach to begin with. My office has handled many such matters and I would invite your contact to discuss. Paul
Law Offices Of Paul Levin
100 Pearl Street, 14th floor
Hartford, CT 06103
Tel. 860-560-7226
www.connecticutinjuryhelp.com
Yes, absolutely, you can sue. You should meet with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.
I would be happy to assist you in any way that I can. Please feel free to call upon me in the event that you should have any questions. I can be reached at 860-983-1227 or via email at [email protected].
Good Luck.
