CT Jury Awards $15K to Bus Driver in Hit-and-Run Case
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Case Background
This case came from a crash in New Haven on October 28, 2021. Calvin Tillman, a bus operator for CT Transit, stopped his vehicle in traffic on Columbus Avenue when a speeding car slammed into the back of the bus and then sped away. The driver never came forward, and police could not identify the car or its owner.
Tillman claimed injuries and turned to his employer’s insurance coverage, held by Travelers Constitution State Insurance Company, for uninsured motorist benefits. His lawsuit alleged that the crash left him with lasting pain, medical expenses, and lost income.
Cause
Tillman said the accident occurred when an unidentified driver failed to slow down or maintain distance and struck his bus from behind. Because the driver fled, state law classified the incident as an uninsured motorist claim.
Injury
Tillman reported injuries to his neck, back, and shoulders. Medical reco
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