{"id":47641,"date":"2026-05-11T15:54:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T19:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lalawct.com\/?p=47641"},"modified":"2026-05-12T16:15:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T20:15:25","slug":"farmington-ct-13-year-old-seriously-hurt-in-e-bike-collision-on-farmington-ave-at-i-84-off-ramp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lalawct.com\/pt\/farmington-ct-13-year-old-seriously-hurt-in-e-bike-collision-on-farmington-ave-at-i-84-off-ramp\/","title":{"rendered":"Farmington, CT \u2013 Teen Hurt in E-Bike Crash on Farmington Ave at I-84 Off-Ramp"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Farmington, CT (May 11, 2026) \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> A 13-year-old boy suffered serious injuries on Sunday night, May 10, after a motor vehicle struck him while he was riding an electric bicycle in Farmington. The crash happened at approximately 9 p.m. at the intersection of Farmington Avenue and the Interstate 84 off-ramp on Route 4.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmington-ct.org\/departments\/police-department\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Farmington Police<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and emergency crews responded to the scene and transported the boy by ambulance to a nearby hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Accident reconstruction specialists are assisting local authorities with the ongoing investigation into the crash. Authorities continue to review the facts of the collision to determine what led to the accident.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our thoughts remain with the injured boy and his family as he continues to receive care and recover from his injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Happens After a Minor is Injured in an Accident in Farmington, CT<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When a minor is injured in an accident in Farmington, their parent or legal guardian generally has the right to pursue a legal claim on the child&#8217;s behalf. Connecticut law provides special protections for injured minors, including an extended deadline to file a lawsuit. In most cases, the statute of limitations does not begin to run until the child turns 18, giving them until their 20th birthday to file a personal injury claim.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This extended timeline exists because minors cannot file lawsuits on their own. The law recognizes that children and their families need time to fully understand the extent of injuries before making legal decisions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, waiting until your child is older is not always the best approach. Evidence from the crash scene, witness recollections, and medical records are all easier to gather and preserve when action is taken early.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Serious injuries in bicycle and e-bike accidents can have lasting consequences for children. Head trauma, broken bones, spinal injuries, and soft tissue damage are among the most common injuries reported in these types of crashes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thorough medical documentation from the start creates an accurate record of how the injury has affected the child over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When a minor is injured, Connecticut courts also require that any settlement reached on behalf of the child receive court approval. This process exists to protect the child&#8217;s interests and ensure that any compensation received is fair and properly managed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UM <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lalawct.com\/pt\/connecticut-personal-injury-practice-areas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">advogado de danos pessoais<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> can guide families through this process and explain what court approval involves and why it matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At L.A. LAW, we have experience handling personal injury cases involving minors in accidents throughout Connecticut. Our team can explain how Connecticut&#8217;s laws protect injured children, how the claims process works, and what options may be available to your family.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your child was hurt in an accident and you have questions about next steps, feel free to contact L.A. LAW at (860) 595-3163 to speak with our team.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Observa\u00e7\u00f5es: <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">O LA Law utiliza fontes secund\u00e1rias para criar esta publica\u00e7\u00e3o. Os fatos relacionados a este acidente espec\u00edfico n\u00e3o foram verificados de forma independente. Se voc\u00ea encontrar alguma informa\u00e7\u00e3o imprecisa ou incorreta, entre em contato com o LA Law. Atualizaremos a publica\u00e7\u00e3o o mais breve poss\u00edvel para refletir os detalhes mais precisos dispon\u00edveis.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Isen\u00e7\u00f5es de responsabilidade:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Nenhuma das informa\u00e7\u00f5es contidas nesta publica\u00e7\u00e3o se destina a aconselhamento jur\u00eddico ou m\u00e9dico. Esta publica\u00e7\u00e3o n\u00e3o constitui uma solicita\u00e7\u00e3o comercial. Se voc\u00ea se feriu em um acidente, procure atendimento m\u00e9dico o mais r\u00e1pido poss\u00edvel. A foto utilizada nesta publica\u00e7\u00e3o n\u00e3o foi tirada no local do acidente.<\/span><\/i><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Farmington, CT (May 11, 2026) \u2013 A 13-year-old boy suffered serious injuries on Sunday night, May 10, after a motor vehicle struck him while he was riding an electric bicycle in Farmington. The crash happened at approximately 9 p.m. at the intersection of Farmington Avenue and the Interstate 84 off-ramp on Route 4. 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