In Connecticut, auto accidents can happen for many reasons and be linked to a variety of outside issues. For example, drivers who are under the influence, distracted, drowsy or reckless can cause crashes with injuries and fatalities. Environmental factors and...
Motorcycle and SUV auto accident in New London
Most people know that driving can be dangerous for everyone on the road, but this is particularly true for motorcyclist. Motorcycle accidents usually have a greater risk of injury (or death) because motorcycle drivers have very little protection from impacts. And, to...
Don’t overlook the importance of comparative negligence
In order to succeed on a personal injury claim, you have to prove certain legal elements. Amongst them are negligence, causation, and damages. In other words, you need to be diligent in your efforts to show that another person acted in a way that caused your accident,...
Understanding the danger of cognitive driving distractions
You might have heard of campaigns against distracted driving or texting and driving. And while you understand that it’s unsafe to be multitasking behind the wheel and refrain from texting friends or eating snacks while you are on the highway, you might not know that...
Measures drivers can take to help keep motorcyclists safe
Motorcycle accidents can have devastating consequences for victims. For that reason, it is important for drivers sharing the roadways with motorcycles to do their part to keep them safe. There are several ways that drivers can help protect motorcycles riders on the...
Assigning liability following a drunk driving crash
The dangers of drunk driving are known to motorists in Connecticut and elsewhere; however, this does not eliminate drunk driving from occurring on the roadways. A drunk driver creates many risks for other travelers and passengers, which could result in a serious or...
Drowsy driving carries serious risks
Like many motorists, you may think little of getting behind the wheel after sleeping for only a few hours. With the help of coffee, you might believe you are alert enough to operate your vehicle safely. Yet, drowsy driving causes around 100,000 collisions each year,...
Over a dozen taken to the hospital after Hartford auto accident
Our city is smaller than other New England cities, and as a result, our streets may seem safer. After all, there are less cars on the roads, and we are much more attentive drivers than those other bigger cities. Unfortunately, a multi-car crash Saturday night showed...
Distracted driving auto accidents a concern as traffic normalizes
Although the recent health situation has been challenging in Connecticut and across the U.S., there has been some unusual side benefit in that the reduction in traffic has led to fewer auto accidents. However, as people head back to work and circumstances slowly...
Multiple injuries reported after an accident in Bridgeport
An accident in Bridgeport left several people injured. Police said that some of the victims were children, and they transported several people to area hospitals. The accident happened at an intersection in the evening hours. They said that one of the drivers was...