As your parents age, you may worry about their ability to continue driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, senior drivers accounted for 20% of all traffic fatalities in 2019. You might notice signs that your parents can no longer...
Rising DUI fatality rates spark new legislation
In Connecticut and across the United States, road safety has been negatively impacted by many factors in recent years. That includes distracted driving, speeding, recklessness, the size of vehicles making collisions worse and drowsy driving. However, for many years,...
Why a rear-end auto accident is more than a minor collision
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the most common type of car accident is a rear-end collision. In 2019, 32% of all accidents involved a driver hitting another car from behind. Being rear-ended may cause injuries as severe as...
Was sleep apnea the reason a commercial truck hit you?
We all know that motor vehicle accidents can happen at any time. To prevent them, we drive cautiously and pay attention to what’s going on around us. But we can’t be responsible for what others do and, when the driver at fault is a commercial driver, the cause may be...
Four things you can do to make living with injuries easier
We’ve spent a lot of time on this blog focusing on the legalities involved with a personal injury claim. Those posts are certainly valuable and can provide some worthwhile insight into your next steps as you pursue accountability and compensation, but this week we...
Car accident fatalities hit record numbers in 2021
It may surprise those in our state, but, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, car accident fatalities spiked to record numbers during the first nine months of 2021. This was a trend seen nationwide, not...
Three tips to be a defensive driver
From inattentive drivers to wild animals, many hazards on the road can lead to costly and painful collisions. Following these defensive driving tips will help you remain prepared to take preventative action to avoid accidents. 1. Stay focused on the road Distracted...
Ask these three questions before settling your case
Make no doubt about it. The damages that you’ve suffered in your car accident are significant. The physical pain and suffering can be unbearable, the mental toll significant, and the financial ramifications devastating. But you may be able to find the relief that you...
Three things to know about distracted driving
Too often, men and women get into their vehicles and begin to drive while distracted. It happens in Connecticut and throughout the rest of the nation. As readers may know, a distracted driver is a dangerous driver because their attention is not fully on the road...
Causes of truck accidents and protections for victims
Truck accidents can cause serious injuries to victims who may need help with the damages they suffer during a car accident. Legal recourse against a negligent truck driver or trucking company may be available which is why truck accident victims should be familiar with...
