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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,...
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...
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...
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...
Given the ever-increasing amount of large truck traffic on the main thoroughfares in Connecticut, you might think most truck crashes occur in urban areas or on the interstate. Various factors come together to cause truck-car accidents, and as a result, these crashes...
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...
After a serious motor vehicle collision, individuals might struggle with devastating injuries and medical conditions. In many instances, these consequences are life-altering. A traumatic brain injury (TBI), for example, can dramatically impact the personal and...
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...
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...
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...
