Motor vehicle accidents

When the family breadwinner dies in a car crash, the results can be emotionally and financially devastating. Their family is left wondering how they will pay the bills and heal emotionally without their loved one in their life. It is a tragic situation no one wants to...

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...

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...

Many people in the Hartford area enjoy getting outside and walking to their destination or walking for exercise. Most of the time they can do this safely on Hartford area streets but occasionally a serious accident occurs. Any time a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle, it...

While we all live in the Northeast, we live in a much less congested area than our numbers closer to the coast. And, sometimes, this may lull us into a false sense of security on our roadways. But, locals and tourists alike should always be on guard when driving on...

An afternoon motorcycle ride took a fatal turn in Litchfield. The victim, a 32-year-old Thomaston resident, was riding his motorcycle in the northbound lane of Old Northfield Road near Main Street when the car in front of him began to turn. Per news reports, the...

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...

Oftentimes the limited days of summer fly by in the blink of an eye. Fortunately, you have right to make the most of the longer, warmer days. If you’re a motorcyclist, savoring summer probably means taking your bike out for as many rides as possible. As you prepare to...

Warmer weather means more motorcycles on Connecticut roads. Unfortunately, our state does not have the best track record when it comes to motorcycle accidents and deaths. As riders reenter the roads for the Spring and Summer months, it’s vital to remember to share the...