A motorcyclist traveling in Clinton suffered injuries which Connecticut officials called life-threatening. He was flown to a nearby hospital after the motorcycle accident. The accident involved the motorcycle and a full-sized car. Police said it happened at an...
Year: 2021
Why are women more likely to be injured in a car accident?
Women on the road in Connecticut are more likely to be injured or killed than men, a dangerous trend that sticks when zooming out to a national audience. Across the country, female occupants are up to 28% more likely to suffer a fatal injury and possibly 73% more...
Damages can lessen financial cost of injuries after a crash
A car accident caused by someone else’s negligence can wreak havoc on the accident victim’s life. Victims can have suffered serious injuries, ranging from broken bones to spinal injuries, and the medical costs associated with these can cause additional stress in their...
Pedestrian deaths rise in Connecticut even with less traffic
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...
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...