Motorcycles are vulnerable vehicles on the roadway. Due to their size, they are at risk of a driver not seeing them. In collisions with vehicles, bikers typically end up with the worst injuries. It is also highly likely that a crash will result in death. Due to this,...
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Explore Connecticut’s texting and driving laws
In response to the significant public health impact of distracted driving accidents, Connecticut has established laws aimed to decrease serious injuries and fatalities. Motorists must refrain from smartphone use or risk legal penalties. Before you take the wheel,...
Are drowsy truckers a threat to you?
Drivers in Connecticut deal with many hurdles and risks on a daily basis. But did you know that drowsy truckers is one of them? Any time you run across a trucker, you cannot tell right away if they are safe drivers. If they are not, they could put you at risk without...
Connecticut’s problem with drunk driving
It should be expected that every driver today knows how dangerous it is to operate a vehicle after consuming alcohol. As penalties for drunk driving have evolved over the years and awareness of the options available for getting to and from events at which alcohol is...
What are the most common reasons for rollover crashes?
Where motor vehicle accidents are concerned, rollover crashes are among the most violent. Unlike most accidents, rollovers reflect more about the driver’s actions, the road and other environmental factors. Other accidents may be due to another driver’s recklessness,...
Can road rash cause you serious harm?
When Connecticut motorists take a tumble on the pavement, they can end up with scrapes. These scrapes are often called road rash or road burn. In the most mild cases, you can treat these burns at home. But what about the more serious cases? VeryWell Health discusses...
Deaths caused by red-light runners at a 10-year high
Most Connecticut motorists have watched other drivers blow through red lights at some point or another due to cellphone use, negligence or something similar. Even if you count yourself among them, you may not fully understand just how frequently motorists run red...
Medication may contribute to car crashes
Chronic illnesses and ongoing injuries can affect one's quality of life. Fortunately, motor vehicles often allow individuals to retain a sense of independence and freedom. You must realize, though, that medication may impair an individual's driving abilities. The...
At least 2 injured in fiery Connecticut crash
State and local authorities in Bridgeport, Connecticut, responded to the scene of a fiery crash on Interstate 95 early Saturday morning. A vehicle allegedly crashed head-on into a tractor-trailer while traveling the wrong way. In addition to reportedly injuring at...
Symptoms and causes of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
Also called neonatal encephalopathy, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy occurs when a newborn baby in Connecticut does not get enough oxygen or the blood flow to the brain is less than normal. Deprivation of either blood or oxygen can damage the brain, causing...