In Connecticut, people must know that they can be in an accident at any time. With that, they should be aware of the most common causes of fatal accidents to have a chance at avoiding them. After one has happened, though, it is imperative for those left behind to know...
Year: 2021
Top car accident causes
Car accidents happen every day in Connecticut for all different reasons. In some cases, crashes are caused by factors that are out of the driver’s control, like inclement weather or excessive sun glare. However, the majority of car accidents are caused by factors that...
Be prepared for these truck company defenses
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, then you need to be prepared to fight for the compensation that you deserve. After all, in most instances, victims of these kinds of wrecks have severe damages that make it difficult to get by on a daily basis. They’re often...
Steps drivers can take to protect motorcycle riders
Drivers can take steps on the roadways to keep motorcycle riders safe. When a driver fails to exercise reasonable care to keep motorcycle riders safe, and is negligent, personal injury legal protections can help keep motorcycle riders safe from the physical, financial...
How can speeding lead to a motor vehicle accident?
Car accidents are a regularly occurring problem on roads throughout Connecticut and elsewhere. Many factors can play a part in accidents happening, but speeding is one of the major ones. It’s important to know how speeding can put everyone on the road at risk. How...
E-scooters: Safe means of transport or a recipe for disaster?
Many college students in Connecticut these days choose a zippier form of transport than walking or biking. These students choose to ride an e-scooter to class, to visit friends across campus or when heading out for some fun when their studies are complete. Many cities...
Coping with loss in a fatal traffic accident
The shock and overwhelming grief that engulfs those whose loved one has suffered catastrophic injuries or death in a traffic accident is traumatizing as it is. When they have to also deal with the costs of extensive medical procedures, rehabilitation or prolonged...
Certain types of injuries are common in truck accidents
In Connecticut, trucks are a common sight on the roads. While drivers of passenger vehicles, pedestrians and others on the road are aware of these large trucks and might have a certain amount of trepidation when sharing the road with them, no one is expecting to be in...
Connecticut implements new laws to prevent auto accidents
One of the most common causes for unexpected injuries and death in Connecticut is an auto accident. This can happen to drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians. Even if the person is fortunate enough to survive a collision, there may be major...
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...