Connecticut Personal Injury Law Blog
What do you know about defensive driving?
Maybe you recently had a car accident, one in which you wonder if you could have avoided the damage to your vehicle. Learning how to be a defensive driver may help prevent another motor vehicle accident. Business Insider offers tips on defensive driving. See how you...
Photographing the aftermath of a car accident
Car accidents are a common occurrence on Connecticut roadways. In fact, in the past three years, there have been nearly 350,000 traffic accidents in the state. Roughly a third of these collisions have resulted in injuries to drivers, passengers, pedestrians or...
What are some ways drivers distract themselves?
Drivers need to pay full attention to the road as they navigate through traffic. A distracted motorist can pose a threat to you while you drive, possibly crashing into you and inflicting serious injury. Many forms of distracted driving exist, some of which are better...
What leads to outdoor slip and falls?
Many slip and falls occur because of areas that you cannot predict will cause an incident. However, there are some conditions that can exacerbate the chances of personal injury. Poorly lit areas While walking outside, the last place you want to encounter is a darkly...
Pedestrian deaths increasing across U.S. and in Connecticut
As more new vehicles roll off manufacturing assembly lines and dealer lots equipped with advanced safety features, it would be logical for consumers to think that there should be fewer people killed in automobile accidents. In some facets, this reality may be...
Facial scarring and motorcycle collisions
Motorcycle crashes bring a lot of hardships into the lives of many victims (and their loved ones). However, some are especially upsetting from an emotional point of view. While broken bones often heal and people are able to recover from many of the hardships they...
How can riders prevent motorcycle accidents?
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,...
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...
