Safety systems in vehicles have come a long way since the invention of the automobile. There are many features on modern vehicles that can help save your life if you are in an accident, but the two main safety devices are seatbelts and airbags. What many people fail...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Looking at statistics on deadly truck crashes
If you find yourself in a large truck collision, you could sustain serious injuries and various hardships, such as financial problems and mental trauma. Sadly, many victims lose their lives in these accidents. Drivers, as well as trucking companies, should review...
3 tips to help drivers avoid a red-light collision
Whether distracted, impatient or impaired, drivers who run red lights may pose a serious danger to themselves and others. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that, in 2019, 846 Americans died and 143,000 experienced injuries in collisions involving...
What should you know about repairing your car after an accident?
Wanting to enjoy the warmer weather, you get out of the house and drive your car more. Misfortune struck as a recent motor vehicle accident, forcing you to put your vehicle into the auto shop while you sort out the matter with the at-fault party's insurance provider....
Is this a physical sign of a TBI?
In car crashes, some injuries continue to show up over and over. These are back, head and neck injuries. They each have huge impacts on your overall health. Head injuries in particular often result in traumatic brain injuries (TBI) too, which can create lasting...
How can you prevent aggressive driving?
If you are like most drivers, you have experienced anger while driving at some point in your life. How you deal with your anger, however, can make a big difference in whether it escalates to road rage. According to AAA, 80% of all drivers experience anger or...
The very real danger of road debris
It may not seem like a big deal: a piece of furniture or work equipment falls onto the road. However, the reality is that any debris, regardless of size, can have fatal consequences for unsuspecting drivers. Some motorists may not notice debris on the road or may have...
The Autopilot feature is not hands-free technology
The word "autopilot" conjures up an image of a pilot flipping a switch and leaning back to relax as the plane cruises without human interaction. However, vehicles that have the Autopilot feature do not work that way. According to USA Today, although Autopilot is the...
Managing and symptoms of shock after your car accident
Shock can linger for days or even weeks after your car accident in Connecticut. What is worse is that it can impact your emotional well-being and compromise your ability to focus and maintain your day-to-day responsibilities. You may question whether or not you are...
How does Connecticut rank for driving safety?
Most people in Connecticut commute to work by driving themselves. With the average commute time being approximately 23 minutes, this means a lot of people spend approximately three-quarters of an hour per day on the road just getting to and from work. There are...
