Injured While Walking or Biking? Here's What You Need to Know

July 2025

Tindall Law Firm, LLC, in Waterbury, serves clients from areas such as Waterbury, Hartford, Danbury, Southington, Cheshire, Wolcott, Meriden, Naugatuck, Watertown, Bristol, Plainville, New Britain, Berlin, Middletown, Southbury, Brookfield and Torrington, as well as New Haven County, Hartford County, Fairfield County and Litchfield County in Connecticut.

Pedestrians and bicyclists are more vulnerable than ever



Every day, people across Connecticut walk or bike for exercise, fun, or to get from one place to another. But with more cars on the road and distracted drivers behind the wheel, pedestrians and bicyclists are more vulnerable than ever. When a person walking or biking is hit by a vehicle, the results can be devastating.


At Tindall Law Firm, LLC, we know how overwhelming it can be to recover after an accident. If you or a loved one was injured while walking or riding a bike, you may be entitled to compensation—and we’re here to help.


Why These Accidents Are So Serious


Unlike drivers, pedestrians and cyclists don’t have seat belts, airbags, or metal frames to protect them. Even a low-speed crash can cause severe injuries, such as:


  • Broken bones
  • Head and brain injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Internal bleeding
  • Permanent disability or scarring


These injuries can lead to expensive medical care, lost work time, and long-term pain. In the most tragic cases, pedestrian or bicycle accidents can result in death.


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Your Rights as a Pedestrian or Cyclist in Connecticut



Connecticut law gives pedestrians and cyclists certain protections:



  • Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
  • Bicyclists have the same rights—and responsibilities—as drivers.
  • Drivers must give cyclists at least three feet of space when passing.
  • Pedestrians should walk on sidewalks when available and follow traffic signals.


Even if you were outside a crosswalk or biking on the shoulder, you may still be eligible to recover compensation. Fault isn’t always clear, and every case is different.


Let Tindall Law Firm, LLC Help You Recover

After a serious accident, you should be focusing on healing—not dealing with insurance companies or worrying about how to pay your bills. That’s where we come in.


At Tindall Law Firm, LLC we’ve helped countless injured pedestrians and cyclists in Connecticut hold negligent drivers accountable. We know how to prove fault, challenge unfair insurance tactics, and get results.


📞 Contact us today for a free consultation. We’ll listen to your story, explain your options, and fight for justice—so you can focus on getting your life back.



To schedule a free consultation, please call 203.755.0018 today.




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It is this quality along with superior service and competent representation that has allowed us to become the "lawyer for life" for all of our clients and their families and friends to whom they refer us.

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Tavis Tindall
Tindall Law Firm

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