Driving safely means paying attention to every activity that happens on the road at all times. However, devoting 100% of your attention is not always possible. It's not possible for everyone who is driving to the side, front or behind you. That's why defensive driving...
Year: 2021
The jury selection process and why it should matter to you
If you’ve been charged with a criminal offense, then you have the right to have your case heard by a jury of your peers rather than having it decided by a judge. This can increase the burden placed on the state given that prosecutors will then have to convince...
East Hartford truck accident kills one
Even though life has seemingly gotten back to normal for many people who must be on the road every day, authorities continue to see traffic fatalities on the rise. Such was the case in Hartford last Wednesday in a rear-end collision on I-84. Blake Burrows, 27, of...
How punitive damages work in Connecticut
When someone wrongfully injures you in Connecticut, you should receive compensation for your pain and suffering, medical bills, material damages, etc. Sometimes, the court can further punish the person who caused you harm so that such an accident or incident should...
Pedestrian killed in Hartford accident
Many people in the Hartford area enjoy getting outside and walking to their destination or walking for exercise. Most of the time they can do this safely on Hartford area streets but occasionally a serious accident occurs. Any time a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle, it...
Motor vehicle collisions can cause serious spinal cord trauma
The spinal cord is an important bundle of nerves that runs from a person's brain down their back body. The spinal cord is encased in the spinal column, which protects it from many forms of harm. However, when a Connecticut resident is involved in a serious motor...
Multi-vehicle accident sends nine to the hospital
While we all live in the Northeast, we live in a much less congested area than our numbers closer to the coast. And, sometimes, this may lull us into a false sense of security on our roadways. But, locals and tourists alike should always be on guard when driving on...
Motorcycle rider killed in Litchfield crash
An afternoon motorcycle ride took a fatal turn in Litchfield. The victim, a 32-year-old Thomaston resident, was riding his motorcycle in the northbound lane of Old Northfield Road near Main Street when the car in front of him began to turn. Per news reports, the...
The best and worst driving cities in the U.S.: where does Hartford rank?
Every once in a while, you see a news article about a study ranking American cities. Things like, "Most affordable cities to live in," and "Cities' with the best parks, ranked." Other urban rankings are more serious, such as on recently released by insurance website...
TBI study brightens the picture for veterans and public
Veterans, by the nature of their duties, expose themselves to situations where an unexpected event, such as a blow to the head, could result in a debilitating condition known as Traumatic brain injury. Symptoms of the injury ─ often concurrent with posttraumatic...

