Every driver has a responsibility to obey the rules of the road and operate their vehicle with attention and care. Unfortunately, some drivers disregard their safety and that of others and engage in reckless actions behind the wheel, and this often results in severe accidents. If you or a family member has been hurt by a reckless driver, it is important to consult a Bridgeport reckless driver accident lawyer at your first opportunity.
The attorneys at Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler have more than 250 years of combined experience handling all types of accident cases for clients in Bridgeport and surrounding communities of Connecticut. If you are unsure what to do in the aftermath of a crash caused by a reckless driver, we can help.
There are close to 150,000 residents of Bridgeport, Connecticut’s most populous city, and drivers encounter all types of hazards on the road every day. While most of the vehicle accidents reported in Bridgeport happen because of negligence, many occur because of reckless and illegal misconduct. The Connecticut Crash Data Repository has recorded more than 16,600 vehicle accidents in Bridgeport between January 2022 and February 2025.
Recent studies from the Connecticut Transportation Safety Research Center and investigative journalists in the Bridgeport area have stated that reckless driving is on the rise in Bridgeport. It is important to understand the distinction between standard negligence and recklessness. Negligence is a failure to meet a specific duty of care, while reckless driving defines a clear disregard for the safety of others.
For example, recent reports have cited that many drivers continue to illegally pass stopped school buses that have their hazard lights engaged. This is an extreme risk to any children who may be entering or exiting the bus. While reckless driving can happen on highways like I-95, this behavior is often recorded in the busy center city area and even residential neighborhoods.
Accidents involving drivers under the influence of alcohol and cannabis can also cause serious accidents, and these drivers can potentially face prosecution for reckless driving along with driving under the influence (DUI). It is also possible for moving violations like speeding to qualify for reckless driving charges when the driver causes an accident at an excessively high speed.
A Bridgeport reckless driver accident lawyer at Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler can gather the evidence to form the foundation of your case after a reckless driver has injured you. We can help you navigate the insurance claim filing process, ensuring you receive a fair settlement, and you can also trust our team to build a personal injury case if necessary to ensure your recovery.
You have limited time to build your case, so it is vital to seek out an experienced Bridgeport reckless driver accident lawyer as quickly as possible. Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler can provide the compassionate and results-driven legal counsel you need for this difficult case, so contact us today and schedule your free consultation with a Bridgeport reckless driver accident lawyer who can help you recover.