For many in Connecticut and around the country, it may feel like venturing out on the road these days is riskier than it used to be. Avoidable accidents occur as people seem to be texting more, driving faster and making dangerous decisions to weave into lanes or exit...
Highways may be more dangerous due to a change in the law
The trucking industry has been suffering due to a lack of drivers in Connecticut and other states. This has affected the transport of goods across the country negatively. To combat the problem, the minimum age to obtain a trucking license was dropped from 21 to 18...
Driving defensively to protect yourself and others
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...
Avoiding accidents in winter weather
Auto accidents numbers increase significantly during the winter season throughout Connecticut and the northeast section of the nation. Driving in the summer and fall is typically much less challenging than during the winter. Snow and cold temperatures are the norms...
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...
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...
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...
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...
