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...
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The best and worst driving cities in the U.S.: where does Hartford rank?
Every once in a while, you see a news article about a study ranking American cities. Things like, "Most affordable cities to live in," and "Cities' with the best parks, ranked." Other urban rankings are more serious, such as on recently released by insurance website...
The right approach to wrongful death cases in Connecticut
No one is ever prepared for that phone call that informs them that a loved one has died suddenly in a motor vehicle accident. But, the fact is that serious motor vehicle accidents are quite common in Connecticut and the throughout the rest of the country, resulting in...
TBI study brightens the picture for veterans and public
Veterans, by the nature of their duties, expose themselves to situations where an unexpected event, such as a blow to the head, could result in a debilitating condition known as Traumatic brain injury. Symptoms of the injury ─ often concurrent with posttraumatic...
Four common causes of motorcycle accidents
Many people in the Hartford area enjoy riding their motorcycles. With the weather being nicer out, drivers should always be alert for motorcycles. Because of the lack of safety features on a motorcycle, even just a minor accident can be serious. Causes of motorcycle...
Motorcyclist in Connecticut suffers severe injuries
A motorcyclist traveling in Clinton suffered injuries which Connecticut officials called life-threatening. He was flown to a nearby hospital after the motorcycle accident. The accident involved the motorcycle and a full-sized car. Police said it happened at an...
Why are women more likely to be injured in a car accident?
Women on the road in Connecticut are more likely to be injured or killed than men, a dangerous trend that sticks when zooming out to a national audience. Across the country, female occupants are up to 28% more likely to suffer a fatal injury and possibly 73% more...
Damages can lessen financial cost of injuries after a crash
A car accident caused by someone else’s negligence can wreak havoc on the accident victim’s life. Victims can have suffered serious injuries, ranging from broken bones to spinal injuries, and the medical costs associated with these can cause additional stress in their...
Pedestrian deaths rise in Connecticut even with less traffic
Although the first months of 2020 saw significantly fewer cars traveling Connecticut’s roads, the Governors Highway Safety Association is predicting that the state had more pedestrians die in traffic accidents this year. According to the Association’s comparison of...
How alcohol impacts drivers
Drunk driving and its dangers are taught to school-aged children in Connecticut and throughout the nation. The goal of these initiatives is to instill in children the understanding that alcohol and vehicles do not mix so that when they are able to driver, the kids do...

