Motor vehicle accidents

Summer is once again upon us, and teenagers all over the state are chafing at the bit to get in some driving time. But this period carries with it an enhanced risk of teens getting killed in auto accidents. Dubbed the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer,” the name stems...

Not all vehicles are created equal when it comes to crash risk. Some vehicle models are statistically more prone to being involved in accidents due to a combination of design features, driver demographics and performance capabilities. Vehicle size and weight play a...

Motorcycles are exciting to ride and typically more affordable than larger vehicles. They cost less to purchase in many cases and also burn far less gas. Unfortunately, they are also notoriously more dangerous than enclosed motor vehicles. Motorcycles offer minimal...

As the weather starts to warm up again, Connecticut residents are getting their bicycles out of the garage and transitioning from cycling on their indoor bikes to their neighborhood streets and beyond. While drivers are among the biggest risks to cyclists on the road,...

A recall notice on a vehicle can play a significant role in a car accident case, potentially helping or hurting a particular claim. As such, it’s important for you to understand how these efforts could potentially strengthen or weaken your case if you’ve recently been...

There was a brief period in the United States when annual traffic fatalities fell below 40,000. However, in recent years, fatalities have exceeded this mark and have remained above it. Driving remains one of the most dangerous things people do on a daily basis. Recent...

Studies have shown that making left turns is one of the most dangerous maneuvers drivers can perform. Some reports even indicate that delivery companies instruct their drivers to avoid left turns unless absolutely necessary. Instead, they may encourage taking multiple...

If you’ve ever seen headlights coming the wrong way down the interstate, you know how jarring and terrifying it can be—even if you’re not involved in an accident. Likewise, you may have read stories about wrong-way drivers causing serious crashes, many of which are...

When you took your driving test, they should have taught you that sometimes you will need to go slower than the speed limit. They should have taught you that drivers must adjust their speed to the conditions. Here is a reminder of why this is so important: Sometimes...