Commercial trucks deliver most of the food and other consumer products that we buy in Connecticut. Although they are necessary for the economy, large trucks pose a serious risk on the highways due to their sheer size and weight. Here are three facts about fatal truck...
Year: 2023
Top candy choices and caution urged for Halloween
If you are planning on stocking up on candy for Hartford’s little ghosts and ghouls for Halloween, you may be interested in the top candy picks for the Nutmeg State. According to one wholesale candy retailer, CandyStore.com, it’s perhaps unsurprising that the go-to...
Crash victims should be wary of social media
If you have recently been involved in a motor vehicle wreck, the last thing you’re probably thinking about is being cautious on social media. If you’re like most Americans, you’re probably tempted to vent about your situation on social media right now because it is an...
Negotiating insurance settlements
Since many Connecticut drivers carry auto liability insurance, victims of motor vehicle collisions can file a claim against the insurance provider for compensation. Although the driver may have sufficient insurance coverage, it does not guarantee that the claimant...
Common fall conditions leading to motor vehicle accidents
Fall has arrived in Connecticut, and with it comes different habits and driving hazards you don't encounter during warmer weather. Here are a few reminders to keep you safer when on the road. Changing conditions require special attention Even though drivers encounter...
Distracted driving accidents continue to increase
Smartphones and ever-evolving technology continue to impact our lives in ways that were unimaginable only a decade ago. We can video-chat with people thousands of miles away, have phone apps that can monitor our vitals and issue life-saving alerts, and increase our...
Thousands of trucks ordered off the road during safety initiative
Thousands of semi-tractor trailers are inspected each year in Connecticut and around the country during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual International Roadcheck safety blitz. When trucks are subjected to North American Standard Level I, II, III, IV or V...
The dangers of reckless driving
Drivers can make mistakes behind the wheel, leading to minor fender benders and similar accidents. However, there are instances where the driver's behavior is so wanton that the damage inflicted is severe. Victims could suffer injuries because a driver blatantly...
Brain injuries from slip-and-fall accidents
Slip and fall victims often dismiss their accidents as minor, but they can lead to serious and sometimes even life-threatening consequences for Connecticut residents, including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). The human brain is highly vulnerable to impact, and even...
Common types of truck accident injuries in Connecticut
Truck accidents have the capacity to inflict severe damage and injuries upon those involved because of the massive size and weight of the rigs. It is imperative for all who share the roadways with semi-trucks or other large commercial vehicles to understand what types...