Although the first months of 2020 saw significantly fewer cars traveling Connecticut’s roads, the Governors Highway Safety Association is predicting that the state had more pedestrians die in traffic accidents this year. According to the Association’s comparison of...
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How alcohol impacts drivers
Drunk driving and its dangers are taught to school-aged children in Connecticut and throughout the nation. The goal of these initiatives is to instill in children the understanding that alcohol and vehicles do not mix so that when they are able to driver, the kids do...
What are the costs associated with traumatic brain injuries?
Brain injuries come at an economic cost to victims, families and society as a whole. They also oftentimes come at an emotional impact to victims. Victims of traumatic brain injuries can include car accident victims and victims of other types of traumatic accidents and...
Can drowsy driving really lead to serious accidents?
Whether it is a crowded highway, a fast-moving county road or pedestrian traffic around city streets, drivers must always worry about their surroundings. People sharing the road could be distracted, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or too fatigued to...
Understanding auto accident reconstruction
Many media reports of a serious motor vehicle accident end with the statement that “Police are continuing their investigation.” What are police continuing to investigate? Depending upon the nature and location of the collision, police may be looking for witnesses. In...
How litigation can support the long-term needs of the seriously injured
Personal injury accidents can inflict a range of harm upon Connecticut victims. Though some individuals may be able to walk away from their accidents with minimal injury, others may suffer damage that affects them for the rest of their lives. When a victim suffers...
Wrongful death claims
When a loved one suffers a fatal accident, it is devastating for the family members left behind. When the accident is caused by the negligence of another party, it may leave the family with questions about how to pursue a wrongful death claim. In addition to the...
Rise in fatal auto accidents in 2020 causes safety concerns
In Connecticut and across the United States, the way people go about their daily lives has changed because of the ongoing health crisis. It has significantly altered is the number of vehicles on the road. Fewer people are traveling by car and the residential roads,...
Snow removal is an obligation in Connecticut
With winter in full swing, Connecticut residents can expect to have to deal with snow and ice. Most of the time, snow and ice is just an inconvenience for commuting. Especially for younger people, the winter weather can be a nice time to sled or enjoy some other...
Pedestrian injuries: a persistent top-tier Connecticut safety focus
There are legions of personal injury risks tied to modern life, of course. Motor vehicle accidents in Connecticut and across the country spawn adverse – too often catastrophic and fatal – outcomes for individuals and families victimized by third-party negligence....