Motor Vehicle Accidents

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 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...

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...

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...

The sheer size of a commercial truck makes it a destructive force if it ever spins out of control and hits other vehicles. One problem truckers face is staying awake behind the wheel. Drowsy driving can cause a driver to lose attention at a crucial moment and even...

While a motor vehicle accident may produce obvious injuries, it is possible a collision you become involved in will not create any signs of harm. However, this does not mean you have not suffered an injury. Your auto accident may have done damage to some of your soft...

In Connecticut, as in many other jurisdictions, injury law comes from the concept of negligence. This is a specific legal term, somewhat separate from the general definition of being neglectful or careless.  The basic idea is that accidents happen. However, if someone...

Drowsy driving continues to rank high on the list of most dangerous driving behaviors. As the years go on, fatalities and injuries from drowsy driving accidents continue to rise.  But why is drowsy driving such a huge risk? What is it about drowsiness that results in...

Fog is one of the most difficult types of weather conditions in which to drive because it impacts your ability to clearly see. Being alert and aware of what is happening on the roadway ahead, behind and around you is essential to safe driving. When fog makes it...

From small chunks of blown-out tires to full pieces of furniture, road debris seems to be virtually everywhere these days. While maintenance crews try to keep roadways clean and safe, you may eventually encounter a potentially dangerous object on the pavement directly...