Joseph Piskura vs. Luke Bolton et al

Case Background

On September 13, 2021, Plaintiff Joseph Piskura filed a Car Accident lawsuit in the Connecticut State, Superior Court of Bridgeport Division(Case number: FBT-CV21-6109634-S). Judge John Riley presided over the case.

Cause

On July 6, 2020, at around 6:01 p.m., Joseph Piskura was driving south on Route 25 in Monroe, Connecticut. Luke Bolton, an employee of Hilario's Service Center Inc., was driving a 1997 Ford F Super Duty Tow Truck behind him. As Piskura slowed his vehicle due to traffic ahead, Bolton failed to stop in time and collided with the rear of Piskura's vehicle. The collision occurred on an open public road, with Bolton operating the tow truck within the scope of his employment. The accident directly resulted from Luke Bolton's negligence. He drove too closely to Piskura's vehicle, violating Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 248 Section 14-240. This statute requires drivers to maintain a reasonable and prudent distance from the vehicle ahead. Bolton also drove at a speed greater than was reasonable given the traffic and road conditions, violating Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 248 Section 14-218a. He failed to keep his vehicle under proper control and did not maintain a proper lookout. Although Bolton had the opportunity to avoid the collision by braking or steering away, he failed to take action, leading to the crash.

Injuries

As a result of Bolton’s negligence, Joseph Piskura sustained significant injuries, some of which are permanent. These injuries included a cervical sprain, commonly known as whiplash, resulting from the abrupt flexion and extension of the neck during the impact. This injury aggravated Piskura’s pre-existing degenerative spine disease, leadin